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A Spiritual Travelogue of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
   
 
     
  16 to 31 May 2009  
  
 
   
 

Mumbai (16 to 31 May 2009)
 
 
   
     
 
 
  • 17 May 2009 (VS 2065, Vad Atham) Sunday, Mumbai
    For the convenience of devotees, today’s  evening satsang assembly was dedicated to celebrating Yogiji Maharaj’s birthday. During this symbolic celebration, sadhus initiated by Yogiji Maharaj, namely, Premprakash Swami, Viveksagar Swami and Kothari Swami, recollected their experiences about Yogiji Maharaj. This was followed by a video show on Yogiji Maharaj. Finally, Swamishri blessed the devotees, “Yogiji Maharaj was a divine person. One would always find him smiling, showering love and compassion, and brimming with joy. By remembering him our miseries and pains disappear.” In conclusion Swamishri was honoured with garlands by senior sadhus.
  • 21 May 2009 (VS 2065, Vad Baras) Thusday, Mumbai
    Swamishri blessed Bhadresh Swami for writing ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’, a commentary on the Brahmasutra. Thereafter Swamishri performed the murti-pratishtha rituals of puja and arti of murtis for BAPS hari mandir in Algadh, Surat district.
  • 24 May 2009 (VS 2065, Darsh Amas) Sunday, Mumbai
    The evening satsang assembly was dedicated to the celebration of Swamishri’s symbolic 60th anniversary as the president of the BAPS. Several sadhus narrated incidents about Swamishri’s saintliness and other virtues. Then a video on Swamishri was shown. Viveksagar Swami discoursed on Swamishri’s saintliness and Herculean efforts for the growth of Satsang. Thereafter, children and teenagers performed a traditional dance. Then a drama written by Adarshjivan Swami was enacted. The celebration assembly closed with Swamishri’s blessings, “We are all making efforts together in Satsang – youth volunteers, sadhus and devotees. I offer my vandan to all. I see in you all sentiments of dedication and sacrifice. The reason for this is that Yogiji Maharaj had visited here often, and blessed you with his divine joy, discourses and love. Whatever is accomplished in the Sanstha is due to the glory of Shastriji Maharaj and the wish of Yogiji Maharaj. Shriji Maharaj had said that without his will a dry leaf can not be moved.”
    Swamishri released a memorial publication, ‘Smruti’, depicting the history of Mumbai Satsang Mandal. Thereafter Swamishri was honoured with garlands and a flower shawl by senior sadhus.
  • 27 May 2009 (VS 2065, Sud Trij-Choth Pramukh Varni Din) Wednesday, Mumbai
    Today was the official 60th Pramukh Varni Din – the day Shastriji Maharaj appointed Swamishri as the president of the BAPS. Bhajans about the glory of Swamishri were sung by sadhus during his puja. Thereafter, senior sadhus honoured Swamishri with garlands and shawls.
    Swamishri performed the murti-pratishtha rituals of pujan and arti of murtis for BAPS hari mandirs in Barshi, Dahanu, Jamge, Nanded and Kankrali.
 
   
 

     Addiction is poison

  • 6 May 2009, Mumbai
    A youth who had an addiction came to Swamishri. He ate ghutka (shredded tobacco with flavour).
    Swamishri questioned, “Do you feel that your addiction is wrong?”
    “Yes.”
    “Then give it up. How long does it take to quit for someone who thinks it is wrong!”
    “I’ll give it up slowly,” the youth replied mildly.
    “Will you take poison if I give it to you?” Swamishri asked explicitly.
    “No.”
    “Tobacco is poison. You shouldn’t give it up slowly. If someone were to tell you to go to America after all the arrangements were made, would you go slowly? Similarly, you should quit in one go. Pray to God and you’ll be able to give it up.”
    Swamishri blessed the youth.

        For the sake of one’s child

  • 15 May 2009, Mumbai
    A father and son came for Swamishri’s darshan and blessings. The son was of a tender age. His father was habituated to drinking alcohol. Swamishri asked him, “How would you feel if your son started drinking?” The father remained silent. Swamishri asked the child, “What does your father drink?” Before the boy could answer his father averred, “He doesn’t know as yet?” Swamishri picked up his words and advised, “When he comes to know and starts drinking, how will you react?” Give it up for the sake of your child. There is no need to drink liquor at all. Everything other than eating, praying to God and looking after one’s responsibilities is wasteful.”Swamishri’s words produced a desirable effect.