Satsanga News

12th June was a historic day for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. On that day, showering the nectar of satsanga at Kathua, Dhamyal, Tapyal, Kuta, Ramgarh and Samba, Pujyashri finally arrived at the Ashram at Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu. As soon as Pujyashri arrived at the Ashram premises, He was given a grand welcome amidst rows of lights.

One can often see faith in idols in Jammu, the city of temples, but surging faith and devotion towards a living saint was witnessed at satsanga programs here too. Every heart was found to be reverberating with Bapuji’s song alone.

The first session of the satsanga program was for the students. Pujyashri enlightened students with techniques of strengthening intellectual faculties and of awakening 22 dormant potencies of the brain.

At the end of the students’ session, the students presented a dance of devotional tunes. Indra, the king of gods, was also seen engaged in rendering service. Whereas many virtuous men were engaged in this divine endeavor with their bodies and minds. Indra, the king of gods, showered rain on all the three nights proceeding the days of satsanga and provided relief from the scorching heat.

Purnima Darshan program was organized in Delhi and Amdavad. Poonam Vrat Dharies coming from nearby, and local satsang-lovers made the huge ground at Vivek Vihar Delhi look small. In spite of the scorching summer hear and love telecast by TV Channels a vast sea of humanity surged towards the satsang ground for having Darshan and imbibing the nectar of satsanga from the God-Realized saint. It is heart warming news that the thirst for truth and righteousness still exists in society.

‘Jogi Goraknath says one should have faith in a living saint.’

People coming in large numbers to have a glimpse of Pujya Bapuji in spite of the live telecast bears testimony to the great love and reverence in the hearts of people for their beloved Bapu.

Guru-Purnima Special

All festivals have their own significance. Janmasthami rings Lord Krishna to our minds, Ram Naomi reminds us of Lord Rama and Ganesh-Chaturthi reminds us of Lord Ganesha. There are festivals related to all the prominent deities, but Guru-Purnima is the supreme among festivals of Vedic Culture which inspires us to evolve from smallness to greatness, from untruth to truth, from perennial sorrow to Supreme Bliss and to walk hand in hand with the Supreme Lord. Other festivals are observed by you, but Guru-Purnima observes you.

Detractors cannot break the faith of true devotees, because a true devotee knows the value of the Self-Bliss and inner peace experienced sitting near the feet of the Satguru. Such a one knows the wealth the Satguru possesses. That alone explains why the disciples yearn for a glimpse of their Guru unmindful of the long wait in huge queues, not caring for food and water even.

Indore (MP), 28th and 29th June: The Guru-Purnima celebrations started at Dussehra Maidan at Indore. Lakhs of devotees uplinked their faith to the satellite of Supreme Knowledge delivered by the Guru. Satguru-lovers were found engrossed in meditation, and japa of Lord’s name. At one time they were drowned in inner peace, and at another they were absorbing the satsanga of Self-Knowledge.

Bhopal (MP), 1st and 2nd July: The second leg of Guru-Purnima celebrations was at Bhopal the capital of MP. Welcoming Pujya Bapuji, the chief minister of M.P. Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan said, “So far as our power and position is concerned, it is a temporary phenomenon. When I became chief minister my opponents said, ‘he was never a minister; he has become a chief minister straightway. He will not be able to get along.’ But with Bapuji’s blessing, I am still going. I have an interest in spiritually, therefore I try to attend satsanga as much as possible. Had I not been in politics, I would have been much more spiritually inclined.”

Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan felt blessed in the presence of Pujya Bapuji! Fortunate are the states that have such people for chief minister. People are not served by exploitation and accumulation of wealth in foreign banks. People are served by good work done with utmost integrity and a truthful heart. Blessed are the employees and spiritually inclined political leaders who render such service and fortunate are the people living in areas served by them.

Nagpur (Maharasthra), 4th to 6th July: The entire city of Nagpur was seen pervaded by Pujya Bapuji’s presence but the atmosphere at the huge Reshami Bagh ground here was like that of a Kumbha festival. The blessing of Guru-Purnima for the people of Nagpur was somewhat unique. One physically brave, mentally patient, and intellectually sober, i.e. healthy in body, happy in mind and having one’s intellect reposed in one’s true Self, becomes entitled to the blessings of a Satguru.

Anandi-Pune (Maharasthra), 8th and 9th July: A pious stream of Knowledge, devotion and love was seen flowing in Alandi, the sacred grove of Sant Jnaneshwarji in the years of yore. Lakhs of devotees imbibed the nectar of spiritually. It was not feasible for all devotees to have a close darshana of Pujya Bapuji, but always eager to fulfill the wishes of His devotees without them expressing them, Pujya Bapuji Himself went into the midst of the crowd. Many eyes were filled with tears of joy from listening to the ambrosial satsanga and from this kind darshana of Bapuji. All hearts became satiated and reclined into the silent imbibing of Satguru’s blessed words. Blessed were the people of Alandi! Blessed indeed was the land of Alandi!

Delhi (Rohini) 12th and 13th July: The gigantic Japani Garden of the National Capital looked inadequate in the face of surging crowds of Bapuji-lovers. Lakhs of devotees silently listened to His holy satsanga sitting in the pandal, and in addition crores listened to the satsanga sitting in their homes as it was telecast live.

Jaipur (Rajasthan), 15th and 16th July (till noon): Shrimati Vijaya Raje Scindia, chief minister of Rajasthan came to the two-day Guru=Purnima program here to get spiritual enlightenment through darshana and satsanga of Pujya Bapuji. Shrimati Scindia said, “Today, the state is heading towards progress because of the grace of saints. Man cannot do anything alone: the guidance and support of the saints is essential. Whatever I am today, I am as a result of God’s grace and the blessings of saints the blessings of saints can never fail to deliver.”

Children of Jaipur Gurukul presented a cultural program and filled all hearts with joy.

Amdavad (Gujarat), 18th to 20th July: In spite of the false and misleading propaganda carried on for the last few days and attacks by riotous mobs, lakhs of devotees availed themselves of Guru-darshan and satsang.

Pujyashri gave same instructions and got ‘Harad Rasayan’ pills distributed along with the Prasad so that the devotees may remain in the prime of health.

Pujya Bapuji said in satsanga, “The ancient Vedic culture of our country has always wished for the god of all mankind. The divine message of our culture is, ‘the whole world is a family’. I wish the Guru-Purnima festival of today to be the torch-bearer of good to all mankind, and I wish for India to regain the divine glory of its ancient past. Let all of us create mutual goodwill, extend mutual help and cooperation, work for universal good and be compassionate to those in pain. Let us wish that all men in the world live a life full of health, happiness and respect.”