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A Spiritual Travelogue of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
   
 
     
  1 to 15 January 2010  
  
 
   
 
Nadiad (1 to 6 January 2010 )
Madhubhan (7 to 11 January 2010 )

Atladra (11 to 15 January 2010 )
 
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  • 3 January 2010 (VS 2066, Vad Trij ) Sunday, Nadiad, Kishore Day
    The evening assembly at the BAPS mandir celebrated Kishore Day. The assembly was themed on “Tamara Snehal Sathvara”, meaning “Your Loving Support”.
    A drama written by Jnanratna Swami, “Katha Manavini, Vyatha Manavini”, meaning “The Story of People, the Miseries of People”, was performed by kishores of Nadiad mandal. Thereafter Swamishri was honoured with garlands by senior sadhus. In conclusion, Swamishri blessed the assembly, “Leading a life of faith in God affords us happiness and goodness. We find that some people stray due to bad company. One starts drinking and feels very good and becomes oblivious of the world. When liquor influences one in such a way then the power of bhakti to God will also reform you. But, one must have faith and trust in him.”
  • 14 January 2010 (VS 2066, Makar Snkranti) Thursday, Vadodara, Uttarayan Festival
    The evening celebration assembly of Uttarayan was held on an open ground opposite the mandir. After Swamishri’s arrival Viveksagar Swami spoke about the importance of the Uttarayan festival. This was followed by sadhus honouring Swamishri with garlands. Then members of the Kishore Mandal performed a traditional ox dance symbolizing the spirit of sacrifice. A brief drama on ‘Samat Patel’ showed his charity and love for Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Finally, Swamishri blessed the huge gathering, “God never forgets those who serve or give with profound love and glory. In fact he gives the fruits of one’s devotion in manifold ways. When we were born we came with nothing; when we die we shall take nothing. Whatever good we do for God, guru, society and country will come with us (in the form of punya). And such service will bless us with inner peace and happiness.”
    Thereafter Swamishri proclaimed the joli call, “Narayan Hare Satchidanand Prabho.” Then Swamishri sat on the stage as devotees came forward to make their donations. More than 17,000 devotees attended the festival and all were served with mahaprasad.
 
   
 

       Swamishri’s Humility

  • 2 January 2010, Nadiad
    Swamishri was on his way to his morning puja in the mandir premises. Alongside his pathway, a couple of APC hostel students were discussing among themselves. When Swamishri came by, one of them asked, “My friend was saying that you are Shriji Maharaj and another was saying that you are Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Who are you?”
    Without a moment’s hesitation Swamishri replied, “I am a sadhu. I am a servant (das) of Shriji Maharaj.”

         Lessons in Public Service

  • 3 January 2010, Nadiad
    Two members of Gujarat’s Legislative Assembly (MLA) came for Swamishri’s blessings. Swamishri honoured them and advised, “You have been elected to render public service. Do your work as a public servant (sevak). And you are young, so do not do your duties in haste, but with peace and patience.”
    Swamishri briefly explained about how an official should ideally render service to society.

            Meeting a Veteran Devotee

  • 5 January 2010, Nadiad
    Swamishri was returning to his residence after doing his morning puja in the mandir hall. Hundreds of young and old devotees were seated and standing with discipline on either side of his pathway. On seeing Dayabhai Sarkar, a veteran and senior devotee, seated in a wheel chair, Swamishri instructed his attendant sadhu to steer his wheelchair to him. Swamishri met Dayabhai and asked, “How are you? Are you able to do bhajan?”
    After the brief personal meeting, Swamishri proceeded towards his residence. Dayabhai was moved by Swamishri’s care for him.
    Many times Swamishri goes out of his way to meet old and ailing devotees. He appreciates them and remembers them for their services to Satsang.

           Take care of them

  • 6 Wednesday 2010, Vidyanagar
    Swamishri arrived for a brief stop over to Vidyanagar to have his EECP treatment. On seeing Dr Bajadia and Dr Amrutbhai Patel from Ahmedabad, Swamishri asked his attendant whether the two doctors had been offered any snacks. Then Swamishri called Vedpurush Swami, who looks after the Akshar-Purushottam Chhatralaya, and told him, “Also make arrangements for snacks and tea for the policemen who have accompanied us from Nadiad.” Then Swamishri went away for his EECP treatment. After the treatment, Vedpurush Swami informed Swamishri that the guests had been served with snacks. Instantly, Swamishri replied, “Thank you. One should always look after (the devotees and guests) in this way.”
    Since decades Swamishri has been serving devotees and others by taking care of even their smallest needs. He always puts others before himself.