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A Spiritual Travelogue of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
   
 
     
  1 to 15 June 2009  
  
 
   
 

Mumbai (1 to 15 June 2009)
 
 
   
     
 
  • 7 June 2009 (VS 2065, Akshar Purnima Vatsavitri Vrat Purn) Sunday, Mumbai
    The evening satsang assembly celebrated Children’s Day. A drama in Hindi ‘Sanskar Surya ke dharak’, written by Aksharkirtan Swami, depicted inspiring incidents from the lives of BAPS children. Thereafter, Swamishri was garlanded by sadhus. A publication in Kannada language, Swaminarayan Sampradaya, was released by Swamishri. Finally, in his blessings Swamishri said, “Children have presented a wonderful programme here today. By realizing God’s glory, one is blessed with soul-force. By treading the path of satsang, others are also inspired. Quite often one becomes proud of one’s wealth and career. The feeling that ‘I have done this’ always prevails. The mighty Ravan, Kamsa, Shishupal, Dantvakra and others ruled the world and people shuddered under their persecutions – but they too passed away, leaving no trace of themselves. So, having ego is wrong. Do not have pride of any type. If you have the blessings of God and his Sadhu, then you will have inner strength.”
  • 14 June 2009 (VS 2065, Vad Chhath) Sunday, Mumbai
    The evening satsang assembly celebrated Kishore-Kishori and Yuvak-Yuvati Day. More than 2,500 youths had assembled in the Yogi Sabhagruh. In all, there were 9,900 devotees and youths. When Swamishri arrived, a drama ‘Ek Daglu’ was in progress. Thereafter Swamishri was honoured with garlands. In his blessings Swamishri praised, “Kishore mandal ni jai. The reason behind the Kishore Mandal’s enthusiasm and faithful effort is the motive to please Maharaj, Swami, Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj. Outside, many programmes are held to please and entertain others, but one will not gain values and inner purity. However, when one becomes associated with and committed to satsang, one realizes its importance, and then one nourishes the feeling of what one can do for God and his Sadhu. By indulging in material joys, one invites misery and pain. No matter how wealthy one is infatuation for worldly pleasures does not give peace. And conversely, when one has no wealth but savours satsang, one is blessed with peace.”
     
 
   
 

     Failure and faith

  • 3 June 2009, Mumbai
    A youth had titled his letter to Swamishri, ‘God does not exist 100%’. The reasons he gave were as follows, “I failed six times in the eligibility exam to go abroad. Then the agent ran away with Rs.50,000 that I had paid. I tried to obtain visas for USA and England but failed. You had blessed me, but there was no success. I had offered abhishek to Nilkanth Varni but to no avail. In every endeavour I have failed miserably. So, God does not exist! Others get success and why am I a victim of failure?”
    Swamishri advised the youth by phone, “God exists. He is the all-doer. It is his wish that prevails. Your failure is no reason to believe that he does not exist. Believe him to be the all-doer, do your puja daily and attend satsang. Pray daily so that you can get good thoughts. Do not lose hope and courage in spite of your failures. Maharaj had blessed Dada Khachar a number of times and yet his work remained undone. But he never left Maharaj! So be strong, feel hopeful and engage yourself in bhajan. God will do good for you.”

        Solution to depression

  • 4 June 2009, Mumbai
    A youth was suffering from depression. Swamishri reassured him, “Always chant God’s name. You have a house, parents, relatives, … Then why are you depressed? God is also with you. Why do you worry? Remember Maharaj. I will also pray for you.”Swamishri reminded him of all that he had and thus infused hope and strength.

         Praising a devotee

  • 9 June 2009, Mumbai
    Dr Bhagubhai Patel is 98-years-old. He had served Shastriji Maharaj and offered his services as a doctor to Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Presently, because of old age, he suffers from amnesia and poor eyesight. He spends his time saying mala, doing bhajan and arti all day. On seeing him Swamishri started singing his praises, “You do a lot of bhajan. You have served both Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj. They have blessed you. You have the association of Maharaj so may you be blessed with Akshardham while doing bhajan. Your sons are good. They serve you with care and respect. The reason for this is that you have offered devotion to God. I am very happy that you have come, and I have had your darshan. The sadhus have also got your darshan. Everyone is pleased to see you.”
    Swamishri expressed his respect for and sang the praises of a dedicated and genuine devotee.

        Comforting a devotee

  • 15 June 2009, Mumbai
    A devotee and his wife had gone on vacation to Darjeeling, West Bengal. During a boat ride his wife mistakenly fell into the lake and was drowned. The devotee was in deep shock. He remained cloistered in his home and had not attended to his business since the tragedy occurred fifteen days ago. Swamishri blessed the devotee and advised him, “It was her fate to die in that manner. Now instead of remaining depressed and paralysed pray for her soul. You will experience peace within. Chant Swaminarayan, Swaminarayan. Say five malas daily. Do bhajan. It will give peace to her soul too.”