Sunday, November 8, 2009

Benefactor of the deprived

A saint has remarked, for a hungry man, food alone is the spirituality food grains are actual god and clothing solely is Divinity.’
It is absolutely true. Until and unless the fire in the stomach is satiated one can not imbibe spiritual precepts howsoever sound and great they may be. Pujya Bapuji, who is ever engaged in uplifting all strata of the society by organizing distribution of food to the poor along with satsang, has indeed but this principle into practice. Large bandanas (feast) are organized for the poor and tribal people under pujyashree’s guidance. There after clothes utensils food grains oil soap, amla choorna Packets chyavanprash, sweetmeats footwear and other daily necessities are distributed. Cash assistance too is provided. And at last they are served with the nectar of diction. As the devotees are engrossed inciting (devotional chanting), the pace of chanting is upped and the loved one’s of the Lord are led into the laughter exercise to give them a test of bliss. This extraordinary technique replaces the humdrumness of their lives with cheerfulness. Then pujyashree advises them on how to lead a healthy happy and contented life.
Pujyashree tells them, among tribal people an erroneous custom of wearing silver bagels and silver rings has crept in which is detrimental to health. Gold ornaments should be worn above the navel and silver ornaments below the navel. Those going against this principal are prone to have physical and mental afflictions and those following it enjoy good health.’
The sad guru who teaches the art of converting into musical composition death, into salvation, hatred into love defeat into victory has been instrumental in putting a stop to the practice of mourning excessively in memory of that was prevalent in tribal community an has replaced it with the custom the by covering death into an auspicious happening. The book titled ‘Mangalmay Jeevan mrityu’ teaching the art of converting death into salvation is a must for every household.’
Lakhs of backward people have taken advantage of these Bhandaras. Sometimes sweet porridge sweetmeats fruits sherbet buttermilk, umbrellas are distributed in addition to Bhandaras. Tribal people affectionately use different terms for Bapuji like Sweet porridge Baba and Buttermilk Baba In view of Bapuji himself participating in such altruistic endeavors his disciples get inspired to follow suit with great zeal and enthusiasm.Bapuji says, Make your life a celebration. (Utasv) Ut means supreme and save means yajna (sacrificial act). Feeding a hungry man giving water to the thirsty, showing the way to one who has last his way providing courage to the dejected showing the path of satsang to people in bad company all theses are Karma Yajna (The Yoga of selfless action. If you feed a hungry person, he will of course be benefited by way of his hunger getting but at same time you will be all more benefited by way of mental satisfaction and spiritual elevation.”
On top of this pujyashree tells his disciples, you should not entertain the feeling that you are doing any facours by giving something to the other person. On the contrary he is doing us a favor by providing us an opportunity to be of service to him. This should be the feeling in our heart. In reality it is the same Lord who is inspiring the giver.”
Inflation poverty and un employment are the burning issuer today becomes of which a huge segment of the society is leading a miserable life. For such people Bapuji has supremely beneficent have food and get paid for performing devotions.”
This scheme has been in operation for a good number of years. Poor jobless and deprived people assemble in devotional chanting japa, satsang and self study of scriptures form morning till evening. They are provide with afternoon meals free of cost and are give 30 Rupees in the evening as wages .This way poverty a fun employment is sanctified by the japa and devotional chanting.
In time of earthquakes floods and other natural calamities pujyashree
Himself visits affected areas as far as possible. He provides them a helping hand consoles them and builds up courage in the people there. Where he cannot teach Himself, He sends his disciple and get items of necessity and daily use distributed. People suffering form natural calamities poor people and dribbles are distributed free house as well.
On occasions like Deep wail when the people are busy celebrating and enjoying ht occasion with friends and family this saint the darling of masses goes amidst the poor people and tribal hoping to bring the smile of Deepa wail lamps to their withered faces. The saint delivers them form misery and wants and fills their life with such brightness that says in unison.”
“It it is Deepawali Bapu has to come and whenever Bapu arrives it is Deepawali’
High and mighty queue up for hours erasing for His Darshan. When such a high profile saint stoops to talk to a poor and destitute man and inquires about his welfare it becomes a spectacular sight. Pujya Bapuji sends a message out fort the countrymen, a number of people in India are suffering: We should look after them. Temples should of course be built but at the same time we should also build some house and, medical centers for the poor and medical centers for the poor and provide them adequate clothing.
Do light lamps in your own house on the Deepawali day but if there is a poor neighbor light a few lamps in his house too? Distribute some sweetmeats fruits and clothes over there as well and say a few words of affection and encouragement l lluminate life with the light of Vedic Knowledge of May all binges be happy….”
Poverty does not refer only to the absence of wealth; one who does not possess peace of mind and happiness is also a pauper. Probably that is why it is said Guru Nanak says whole world is unhappy.’ Attachment hatred jealousy greed selfishness censure is worst poison of this age because of which a number of people are suffering acutely. Even such people when come across Bapuji their carious vices like attachment hatred and jealousy is converted to love greed are replace by sacrifice selfness service and they learn the art of getting established in the self and thereby attaining salvation.
Under the guidance of the compassion incarnate pujyashree the Ashram and its various summits have undertaken a variety of service tasks namely; Distribution of daily necessities in orphanages distribution of free food grains to the poor destitute and the widow’s distribution of buttermilk and water grants in public places, distribution of fruits milk medicines ad literature in hospitals anti addiction campaigns Orangemen of free mobile dispensaries prioner upliftemnt programs in jails etc…..
Impressed by these altruistic activities under Bapuji auspices VHP international president Shri Ashok Sing Hal says, the entire Hindu society shall remain indebted to param pujya Bapuji for the great achievements he has made in instilling faith, in the tribal and forest people in the Hindu culture and the Hindus will never be able to trepan the debt. The great personae have set up various service programmers in tribal areas. Those who could not tolerate this have tried to malign the saint through the media. Hindu society will not be affected by this propaganda and it is the need of the hour to be alert and spread the right message.’

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