Ayambil Oli is a festival of 9 days celebrating and paying homage to the Navpad (The Navpad are also found in the Navkar Mantra).
"The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real self and can only be corrected by recognising itself", preached Lord Mahavir.
On this day we celebrate the birth of the 24th Tirthanker Shree Mahavir Bhagwan (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak).
The Kalpasutra text cites Kundagrama as the place where he was born. This site is believed by tradition to be near Vaishali, a great ancient town in the Gangetic plains.
After Mahavir was born, the god Indra came from the heavens, anointed him, and performed his abhisheka (consecration) on Mount Meru.
After he gained Kevalgnan, or supreme enlightenment Mahavir Bhagwan taught that the observance of the vows ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity), and aparigraha (non-attachment) is necessary to spiritual liberation. He gave the principle of Anekantavada (plurality of view points), Syadvada and Nayavada. The teachings of Mahavir Bhagwan were compiled in the Jain Agams.
The inner path of self-realisation that Bhagwan Mahavir practised, realised and taught, remains alive today in the hearts of enlightened teachers. They illuminate the path and help us: understand the essence of Mahavir's teachings and recognise the inner state of Bhagwan Mahavir, the supreme manifestation of the pure soul, our own true nature.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
Param Krupaludev Shrimad Rajchadra’s soul left this body in Rajkot, Gujarat on Chaitra Vad Pancham.
Today we pay homage to this Enlightened Saint who has showed us Mahavir Bhagwan’s inner path of Self-Realisation.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
The syllable "Gu" is darkness, and the syllable "Ru" is said to be light. There is no doubt that the Guru is indeed the supreme knowledge that swallows the darkness of ignorance.
- Shree Guru Gita
It is with immense joy and utmost devotion that we invite you all to join us in the celebration of Gurupurnima.
Gurupurnima is certainly one of the most important dates in the calendar for any spiritual seeker as it is a day to drench ourselves in the love and blessings that our spiritual teacher has unconditionally showered upon us.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
Paryshan parva is an 8 day Jain festival of reflection and seeking forgiveness for one's sins. Every evening pratikraman will be undertaken for repentance.
Samvatsari Pratikraman will be conducted on the last day on which one repents for one's entire year's sins.
Ayambil Oli is a festival of 9 days celebrating and paying homage to the Navpad (The Navpad are also found in the Navkar Mantra).
Aso Vad 1
Following a request from Shree Saubhagbhai of Sayla, Shrimad Rajchandra composed the great Atma Sidhi Shastra in the town of Nadiad, Gujarat. The 142 verses emerged in one sitting of less than 2 hours.
This composition explains the Jain path to Moksha. Besides being highly spiritual, it is also a classic of Gujarati literature and has been the subject of numerous translations, commentaries and is also studied at universities for doctorates in philosophy even today.
Shrimad had sent a copy of the letter on 'The Six Spiritual Tenets' to Shri Saubhagbhai with an instruction to learn it by heart and to contemplate on its contents regularly. Due to old age, Saubhagbhai found it difficult to memorise the prose form of the letter and requested Shrimad to re-write the letter in rhythmic verse form so that he could easily memorise it and make it a part of himself.
During Bhadarva and Aso months of Vikram Samvat 1952, Shrimad spent his time in the jungles of Gujarat contemplating in solitude. From there he came to the town of Nadiad where a great event took place on the first day of the later half of the Aso month. When Shrimad returned from his day's outing at dusk, he called on Ambalalbhai: "Ambalal, light and hold a lantern".
Ambalalbhai, a great Truth seeker, humble as ever did as asked and stood by Shrimad's side with a lit lantern. Shrimad sat and started writing. A miraculous stream of inspiration full of profound spiritual insight began to flow. His sublime spritual state became his pen and the essence of his profound thinking became his ink. He began to compose verses with the potency to awaken slumbering souls. The 142 verses of Atma Siddhi Shastra had emerged in one sitting of less than two hours.
Aso Vad 1
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
(Diwali 1st, New Years Day 2nd Nov 2024)
A 4 day celebration of Diwali will be held at Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram, Sayla. This will include a special swadhyay series taken by Param Pujya Bhaishree, Bhakti and a cultural programme.
All are warmly invited. Please ensure you book your room with the Ashram office early as this is a busy period. You can book online here.
(as per English Calendar)
Holi is a celebration of such joy and positivity that its energy is contagious.
For a spiritual seeker this festival is also about a spirit of forgiveness, and a conquering of passions and desires. It is a day to drench the soul in the hues of purity and divinity.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
This 5 day celebration will include:
- Unveiling of the new Deraser and Prathishtha ceremony (Tues 12th March)
- Changing of the garlands on the chitrapaths in Kalyan hall, Krupaludev's idols in Kalyan hall basement and also in Raj Mandir basement and main hall.
- Param Pujya Bapuji’s Birth Anniversary Sabha
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
This January 2024 Dharmayatra takes us to the cities of Kolhapur, Hubblli, Humcha, Humpi and the surrounding areas, where we will be visiting Jain Tirths with Pujya Bhaishree.
START: 2nd Jan 2024
Train: We will boarding the train in Mumbai in the evening.
END: 10th January 2024
Train: Boarding from Hubblli to Mumbai arriving 11th Jan morning.
ITINERARY
2nd Jan: Departing from Mumbai CST station by train in the evening.
3rd, 4th Jan: Kolhapur: Visiting tirths such as Laxmipuri Deraser, Mahalaxmi Temple, Kunthujin Tirth, Shiroli Simandhar Swami Deraser, Jehaj Mandir, Kumbhojgiri tirth, Bahubali Mandir, Nipani Tirth, Shantigiri Digambar Tirth.
5th Jan: Hubblli: Visiting Shrimad Rajchandra Mandir and Jinalay, Jog Falls (India’s 2nd largest falls)
6th Jan: Humcha: Visiting Shree Parshvapadmavati Mandir and other derasers.
7th, 8th, 9th Jan: Humpi: Visiting Shrimad Rajchandra Mandir and Jinalay in Hospet and Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in Humpi, Chandraprabhuswami Deraser, Caves, other Jain Derasers, Swayambhu Shankar Mandir, Ram, Sita and Hanumanji Mandir, Ganesh/Narsinhma Temple.
10th Jan: Train from Hubblli to Mumbai
(Note the timetable may be adjusted according to Param Pujya Bhaishree’s instructions)
A more detailed itinerary will be shared closer to the time.
Registration deadline: 31st August 2023 - registration now closed.
The cost per person is INR 37000/- and includes:
To and from 3 Tier AC sleeper train ticket.
5 seater Innova car throughout journey.
Accommodation in Hotel and dharamashala.
All meals with mineral drinking water. Vegan food is also available with prior registration.
Full 100% payment required at the time of registration
(cost of tour only - if you are making your own way there and back please contact Mitesh Boradia for cost details)
Refund Policy:
50% refund if cancellation before 31st Oct 2023 (in INR Indian Rs.)
After 1st November no refunds will be made on cancellation. The amount will be used for good causes during the Dharmayatra.
Payments: (please ensure you have completed the online registration before you give your payment):
INDIA:
Mumbai & India other centres: Mitesh Boradia & Dr Jitubhai Nagda
Ahmedabad: Jayeshbhai J Shah
Rajkot: Sachinbhai Bavishi
Sayla: Harivadanbhai (Ashram Manager)
USA: Dr Maheshbhai Shah
MIDDLE EAST: Birenbhai Jasani
KENYA: Nemchandbhai Shah
UK: Jaysukhbhai Mehta
Train travel will be in 3 Tier AC cabins.
Land travel will be in 5 seater Innova cars.
Food will be Jain Vegetarian. Mineral drinking water provided.
Vegan food will be available with prior registration.
Please let us know if you have any allergies. Unfortunately it will be difficult for us to cater for specific diets. Please contact the organisers if you have further questions.
Accommodation will be in hotels and dharamshalas.
Please ensure you carry your Aadhar Card or Passport at all times.
Mitesh Boradia +919820127280, miteshboradia@hotmail.com
Dr Jitubhai Nagda +919821143567. drjitunagda@gmail.com
Please note that it will be cold during the Jatra. Woollen clothing and adequate shoes will be required.
Please carry your own personal medication. It is your responsibility to ensure your health and fitness is adequate to undertake the Jatra. Travel insurance is advised especially for those travelling from overseas.
Do I need to carry my Aadhar card or passport with me
Yes at all times.
Who can attend the Dharmayatra
Raj Saubhag Ashram Mumukshus only.
How can I register?
Registration is online only and the deadline is 29th August as we must book train tickets beginning of September.
This 7 day Aradhana and Yuva Shibir in December is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, contemplate on our priorities and forge strength to move forward in our spiritual goals.
Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation.
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We are blessed to be welcoming Param Pujya Bhaishree, Minalben and Vikrambhai to the UK. Join us for an inspiring celebration of practical spirituality.
Friday 19th May - Wednesday 31st May 2023
Childrens Event & Workshop
Age 5 - 10 years
Saturday 20th May
10am - 11am - Interactive event with Minalben
11am - 12 noon - Workshop of yoga, games, stories, treasure hunts and more.
Want to be the most amazing superhero? Come on an adventure and find out how Bhagwan, the ultimate superhero, used his superpowers to discover the amazing treasures of the soul. Discover how you can do this too. Join us for some stories, games and a fun treasure hunt.
Vegan and nut free snack and drink will be provided.
A responsible adult will be required to accompany the child. They can join the event with Minalben with the child, and then join the Spiritual Parenting session whilst the child is cared for in the workshop. Children will be supervised by DBS certified facilitators at all times.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (Age 5 - 10 years)
Registration Required
Teenagers event
Age: 11 - 16 years
Saturday 20th May
10am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Vikrambhai including Q&A
It can be tricky staying true to who you are when the world around us has so many choices. We may feel we need to ‘fit in’, and yet feel we are being pulled in so many directions, at home, with friends, or at school. We may struggle trying to navigate our own identities in the midst of so many expectations. Join us for a relaxed and engaging discussion, with practical tools for developing a stronger sense of your true self, and making choices in accordance with this.
Vegan and nut free snack and drink will be provided.
A responsible adult will be required to drop and pick up the teenager. They are welcome to stay for tea and coffee join the Spiritual Parenting session from 11 - 12pm. Children will be supervised by DBS certified facilitators at all times.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (age 11 - 16 years)
Registration Required
Saturday 20th May
10am - 11am - tea and coffee
11am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Minalben including Q&A
As parents and grandparents we hope to inspire virtues in our children to help them thrive and be resilient in a world that can be confusing. We won’t always be there to help them make decisions, but we can help them build a foundation of strong values by role modelling good behaviours ourselves and helping them develop their understanding of their own identity and the world around them.
11am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Minalben including Q&A
You are welcome to have tea and coffee from 10am whilst your child/grandchild might be in a morning workshop and then join us for the spiritual parenting event at 11am.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all
Registration Required
Babies & Young Children
Age: 0 - 4 years
Saturday 20th May
12 noon - 12:30pm
A short interactive session for our youngest with a story, and a sing-a-long with instruments to some simple Bhakti with Minalben and Vikrambhai.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (Age 5 - 10 years)
Registration Required
Monday 22nd May 2023
19::00 - 21:30
Location: Kamran Djam Lecture Theatre (DLT), SOAS University of London 10 Thornhaugh Street London WC1H 0XG
Separate registration required - use the button below:
Young Jains and Raj Saubhag UK invite you to an inspiring talk on the lives, times and poetry of some mystic poets of Jainism.
Each verse of these poems contains the distilled essence of crucial spiritual concepts that when reflected on, contemplated and fully understood open the door to our innate bliss. Often presented as riddles for the seeker to decode, they are designed to inspire philosophical thought and lead ultimately to the nectar of immortality.
Join us for a fascinating talk to discover more about the lives and times of some such mystic poets of Jainism as also to explore some of their poetry.
The presenters, Minal Shah and Vikram Shah, have spent several decades exploring and imbibing such poetry under the guidance of their Spiritual teachers.
They are both part of a continuous lineage from the days of Shrimad Rajchandra, himself a mystical poet who deeply influenced Mahatma Gandhi's philosophical views. Their lineage is based in Sayla, Gujarat, which was the home of Saubhagbhai, Shrimad's soul mate. Shrimad is one of the spiritual figures in the current Pure Soul exhibition at SOAS.
English Swadhyay
Wednesday 24th May
8pm - 9:30pm - Interactive event with Minalben & Vikrambhai
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether its the relationship we have with ourselves, our family, our friends, our fellow students, or our work colleagues: we have to navigate these on a daily basis.
Harmony within these relationships isn’t always easy, and there are many mindsets that we can adopt in order to make our relationships smoother sailing, more loving and mutually invaluable.
Minalben and Vikrambhai will show us how Jain principles such as universal friendships, appreciation of others’ qualities, acceptance, equanimity, and many more can be applied in our daily lives to improve the quality of our relationships. Much of this is a by-product of the compassion we have for our own selves and souls- and we will discuss this too!
This will be a very practical session, yet the learnings shared will be rooted in deep spirituality. So join us and be inspired in taking your relationships to the next level!
Masefield Suite, Harrow Leisure Centre - venue and parking information
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
English Swadhyay
Thursday 25th May
8pm - 9:30pm - Interactive event with Minalben & Vikrambhai
We live in an age of incessant digital distractions. A plethora of stimuli are constantly competing for our attention- be those social media updates, emails, phones, online content, chatroom messages etc! Human attention is the new gold- with new apps every day trying to coax millions of humans to enter into addictive behaviour patterns, only to mine their personal data and harvest their airtime for displaying targeted advertisements. Likewise the boundaries between work and personal life have been blurred, thanks to the advancement of technologies that facilitate remote work and keep us continuously connected.
How does one overcome such overwhelming distractions? How can we remain centred whilst navigating through the attention economy. How do we tame and ultimately master the flow of our attention such that we can utilize it for our inner and outer well-being?
Join us for an English language talk with senior spiritual teachers from Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, Sayla - Minal Shah & Vikram Shah to learn more about how ancient Jain ideologies and practices can help us with overcoming overwhelm.
Masefield Suite, Harrow Leisure Centre - venue and parking information
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
With Br Minalben & Br Vikrambhai
Saturday 27th - Monday 29th May (Bank Holiday)
3 day shibir
11:45am - 3:30pm (including lunch)
Alongside the Dhyan Shibir, we are delighted to be hosting a 3-day English Language Shibir.
This will comprise of two English discourses with a lunch break in between them. These discourses will be facilitated by Minalben and Vikrambhai, senior spiritual teachers from Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, both of who have many years of spiritual practice under the guidance of Param Pujya Bapuji and Param Pujya Bhaishree. Both of them have an extremely lively and joyful style of teaching which tends to enliven the whole atmosphere and give rise to a deep desire in listeners to immerse themselves further into the spiritual path.
The topic for these discourses will be 'The Path to Practical Spirituality'. During these sessions, Minalben & Vikrambhai will bring to light some of the most foundational & crucial concepts that are essential for all spiritual seekers to imbibe in order to walk the spiritual path. They will begin by introducing the teachings of Lord Mahavir & Param Krupaludev Shrimad Rajchandra, and by highlighting the importance of the trinity of Sat Dev, Sat Dharma & Sat Guru. Further they will speak about the importance of unwavering faith on the spiritual path and also share their insights on the ultimate spiritual goal of self-realisation.
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Free parking available on site.
Cost Contribution (which includes lunch): £50 for 3 days or £20 for individual days.
Open to all
Registration Required
*There is no need to register again if you have already registered for the main Shibir.
Masefield Suite
Harrow Leisure Centre
Christchurch Avenue
Harrow HA3 5BD
Parking available: free for first 3 hours. Tickets must be displayed even for the free 3 hours. If you overrun your ticket you will be liable to a penalty so be careful and note the timing of your parking.
Similar to all council parking in Harrow, to use the car park at Harrow Leisure Centre it is easiest via the mobile app PayByPhone, which is available in your app store or at https://www.paybyphone.co.uk/
The Harrow Leisure Centre car park code is 802078 on PayByPhone - the first 3 hours are still free of charge.
Niland Conference Centre
93 Elstree Road
Bushey Heath, WD23 4EE
Parking available (limited spaces): Free
Avanti House Secondary School
Wemborough Road,
Stanmore HA7 2EQ
Parking available: Free
Nearest Tube Station: Canons Park (Jubilee line) - 10 mins walk away.
Payment can be done in 3 ways:
1. Cash or cheque to committee members at your local swadhyay.
2. Bank Transfer (Preferable - no cost to us)
Metro Bank
Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK
Account number: 30952529
Sort code: 23 05 80
- Please use the reference: DY23Firstname,middleinitial,surname (e.g. DY23jaysukhsmehta)
** if you are paying for multiple people in one payment please drop us an email with the names of all the registrants for that payment: ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org
3. Debit/Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay)
- Once you register, we can send you a link for online payment by card.
If you have any questions please email ajay.sanghvi@rajsaubhag.org or ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org
Once your payment has been received we will send you a confirmation email of your registration.
If you have any questions feel free to contacts us:
Jaysukhbhai Mehta: jaysukh.mehta@rajsaubhag.org tel: 07830 294060
Ashik Shah: ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org tel: 07956 463309
Ila Shah: ila1.shah@gmail.com tel: 07982 007461
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Timetable of Events
Welcome Dinner
Childrens Event: Finding your Inner Superpowers
Teens Event: This is Me - The Journey of My Identity
Spiritual Parenting - Thriving together
Babies & Toddlers Event: I am a Star
Humanitarian & Charitable presentation
Leicester Deraser Trip
Mystical Poetry of Jainism - SOAS
Masefield Morning Swadhyays
Harmonious Relationships (English Swadhyay)
Overcoming Overwhelm (English Swadhyay)
Swadhyay at Oshwal Centre - Potters Bar
Shibir
English Language Shibir
Farewell Dinner
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We are blessed to be showered in Param Satsang with the visit of Param Pujya Bhaishree, Br Minalben and Br Vikrambhai to the UK.
Friday 19th May - Wednesday 31st May 2023
Friday 19th May
5:30pm - 9:15pm
We welcome Param Pujya Bhaishree, Br. Pujya Minalben, Br. Pujya Vikrambhai, Br. Lalitaben and Atmarthi Rohitbhai to the UK as we begin this 2 week Dharmayatra.
We also gather to celebrate Bhaishree's 80th Birthday. We celebrate his divine virtues, his humble presence, his illuminating discourses (bodh), his sweet smile and his unending selfless love.
This event promises to be overwhelming in devotion, for Mumukshus to be in the presence of our Sat Guruji. We warmly invite you to join us in Celebration and Satsang.
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Cost contribution: £15 (includes dinner)
Open to Raj Saubhag Mumukshus and those spiritually interested souls who attend regular Raj Saubhag swadhyays in London.
Registration Required
Babies & Young Children Event
0 - 4 years
Saturday 20th May
12 noon - 12:30pm
A short interactive session for our youngest with a story, and a sing-a-long with instruments to some simple Bhakti with Minalben and Vikrambhai.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (Age 0 - 4 years)
Registration Required
Childrens Event & Workshop
Age 5 - 10 years
Saturday 20th May
10am - 11am - Interactive event with Minalben
11am - 12 noon - Workshop of yoga, games, stories, treasure hunts and more.
Want to be the most amazing superhero? Come on an adventure and find out how Bhagwan, the ultimate superhero, used his superpowers to discover the amazing treasures of the soul. Discover how you can do this too. Join us for some stories, games and a fun treasure hunt.
Vegan and nut free snack and drink will be provided.
A responsible adult will be required to accompany the child. They can join the event with Minalben with the child, and then join the Spiritual Parenting session whilst the child is cared for in the workshop. Children will be supervised by DBS certified facilitators at all times.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (Age 5 - 10 years)
Registration Required
Teenagers event
Age: 11 - 16 years
Saturday 20th May
10am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Vikrambhai including Q&A
It can be tricky staying true to who you are when the world around us has so many choices. We may feel we need to ‘fit in’, and yet feel we are being pulled in so many directions, at home, with friends, or at school. We may struggle trying to navigate our own identities in the midst of so many expectations. Join us for a relaxed and engaging discussion, with practical tools for developing a stronger sense of your true self, and making choices in accordance with this.
Vegan and nut free snack and drink will be provided.
A responsible adult will be required to drop and pick up the teenager. They are welcome to stay for tea and coffee join the Spiritual Parenting session from 11 - 12pm. Children will be supervised by DBS certified facilitators at all times.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all (age 11 - 16 years)
Registration Required
Saturday 20th May
10am - 11am - tea and coffee. Those with children in the 5-10 yr event can join with their children
11am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Minalben including Q&A.
(Children 5 - 10yrs will be looked after in our childrens workshop at this time)
As parents and grandparents we hope to inspire virtues in our children to help them thrive and be resilient in a world that can be confusing. We won’t always be there to help them make decisions, but we can help them build a foundation of strong values by role modelling good behaviours ourselves and helping them develop their understanding of their own identity and the world around them.
11am - 12 noon - Interactive event with Minalben including Q&A
You are welcome to have tea and coffee from 10am whilst your child/grandchild might be in a morning workshop and then join us for the spiritual parenting event at 11am.
Niland Conference Centre - venue and parking information
Free event
Open to all
Registration Required
Humanitarian & Charitable Activity Presentation
Saturday 20th May
7:15pm - 10pm
We invite you to an evening where we celebrate service and philanthropy, and give thanks to those who support, collaborate or volunteer with us.
Raj Saubhag Institutions show up every day for the people of Sayla, Gujarat. providing relief and serving in the fields of health, education and disability.
Discover the power of selfless compassion as Param Pujya Bhaishree, Br. Minalben and Br. Vikrambhai share their insights in serving those less fortunate.
Be inspired from those that have recently visited the projects. See the impact on people's lives through our films and interviews with the beneficieries and understand the purpose behind our projects.
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Free event
Open to all
Sunday 21st May
8am - 6:30pm
*Registration is now full. Please email Ilaben Shah: ila1.shah@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.
The Jain Centre, Leicester has a special place in the hearts of Raj Saubhag Mumukshus, for it was here that almost thirty-five years ago Param Pujya Bapuji had consecrated the image of Shrimad Rajchandra. Since then, mumukhus have regularly visited the derasar where Shantinath Bhagwan is the mool-nayak, so as to soak in the divine atmosphere of one of the oldest Jain temples in the UK.
In 2023, Leicester derasar is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pratishtha. It is a blessing to be able to participate in the celebrations alongside Param Pujya Bhaishree. With Bhaishree’s satsang in the morning and Br Minalben & Br Vikrambhai’s English swadhyay and bhakti in the afternoon the day will be filled with devotion.
This event is open to all and transportation from and back to London will be arranged. Lunch and refreshments will be served at the derasar too.
Cost Contribution: £20 (includes return transport from London and lunch)
*Registration is now full. Please email Ilaben Shah: ila1.shah@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.
A Joint event with Young Jains and SOAS
Monday 22nd May
19:30 - 21:00
Location: Kamran Djam Lecture Theatre (DLT), SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG
Separate registration is required using the link below:
Young Jains and Raj Saubhag UK invite you to an inspiring talk on the lives, times and poetry of some mystic poets of Jainism.
Each verse of these poems contains the distilled essence of crucial spiritual concepts that when reflected on, contemplated and fully understood open the door to our innate bliss. Often presented as riddles for the seeker to decode, they are designed to inspire philosophical thought and lead ultimately to the nectar of immortality.
Join us for a fascinating talk to discover more about the lives and times of some such mystic poets of Jainism as also to explore some of their poetry.
The presenters, Minal Shah and Vikram Shah, have spent several decades exploring and imbibing such poetry under the guidance of their Spiritual teachers.
They are both part of a continuous lineage from the days of Shrimad Rajchandra, himself a mystical poet who deeply influenced Mahatma Gandhi's philosophical views. Their lineage is based in Sayla, Gujarat, which was the home of Saubhagbhai, Shrimad's soul mate. Shrimad is one of the spiritual figures in the current Pure Soul exhibition at SOAS.
Tuesday 23rd - Friday 26th May
10am - 12 noon
Come and join us in devotional bhakti and Param Satsang with Param Pujya Bhaishree. A rare opportunity to be in the presence of a divine Soul.
Masefield Suite, Harrow Leisure Centre - Venue & parking information
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
Oshwal Centre - Potters Bar
Tuesday 23rd May
7.15pm - Aarti & Mangal Divo
7.45pm - Seated in main hall
8.00pm - Satsang with Param Pujya Bhaishree
Drawing on Bhagwan Mahavir’s path, through the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra, Bhaishree brings the ancient wisdom to relevance today, helping us live harmoniously in our day to day lives, as well as taking us closer to Moksha.
Shrimad Rajchandra was keen to reinvigorate the faith in Bhagwan’s true inner path, one of a noble life with the most elevated thinking. Mahavir Bhagwan lived an exemplary life. He lived and preached a message arising from his Total Enlightenment as an Omniscient.
Shrimad’s mind and heart had a deep understanding and experience of Bhagwan’s Truths and yet he lived in this modern world, in busy Mumbai. He imparted wisdom of the highest order and guided people in a very practical way. In the modern world, his impact on Gandhiji is well known.
Oshwal Centre, Coopers Lane Road, Northaw, Potters Bar, EN6 4DG
Free parking available on site.
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
English Swadhyay
Wednesday 24th May
8pm - 9:30pm - Interactive event with Minalben & Vikrambhai
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether its the relationship we have with ourselves, our family, our friends, our fellow students, or our work colleagues: we have to navigate these on a daily basis.
Harmony within these relationships isn’t always easy, and there are many mindsets that we can adopt in order to make our relationships smoother sailing, more loving and mutually invaluable.
Minalben and Vikrambhai will show us how Jain principles such as universal friendships, appreciation of others’ qualities, acceptance, equanimity, and many more can be applied in our daily lives to improve the quality of our relationships. Much of this is a by-product of the compassion we have for our own selves and souls- and we will discuss this too!
This will be a very practical session, yet the learnings shared will be rooted in deep spirituality. So join us and be inspired in taking your relationships to the next level!
Masefield Suite, Harrow Leisure Centre - venue and parking information
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
English Swadhyay
Thursday 25th May
8pm - 9:30pm - Interactive event with Minalben & Vikrambhai
We live in an age of incessant digital distractions. A plethora of stimuli are constantly competing for our attention- be those social media updates, emails, phones, online content, chatroom messages etc! Human attention is the new gold- with new apps every day trying to coax millions of humans to enter into addictive behaviour patterns, only to mine their personal data and harvest their airtime for displaying targeted advertisements. Likewise the boundaries between work and personal life have been blurred, thanks to the advancement of technologies that facilitate remote work and keep us continuously connected.
How does one overcome such overwhelming distractions? How can we remain centred whilst navigating through the attention economy. How do we tame and ultimately master the flow of our attention such that we can utilize it for our inner and outer well-being?
Join us for an English language talk with senior spiritual teachers from Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, Sayla - Minal Shah & Vikram Shah to learn more about how ancient Jain ideologies and practices can help us with overcoming overwhelm.
Masefield Suite, Harrow Leisure Centre - venue and parking information
Free event - registration not required
Open to all
Saturday 27th - Wednesday 31st May
5 day shibir - over the bank holiday weekend.
9:15am - 5:15pm each day
English sessions available with Br Minalben & Br Vikrambhai Sat 27th - Mon 29th
Topic: Samyag Darshan Shatak
Author: Acharya Shree Bhanuvijayji Maharaj
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Through his infinite grace and compassion, Param Pujya Bhaishree’s primary focus has been to guide mumukshus on their spiritual journey towards self-realisation. Not only has he imparted to seekers the ancient technique of Sudharas meditation that turns consciousness away from external thoughts, feelings, sensations and perceptions towards its source, but he also has gently and patiently aided seekers on this inner journey of awakening. Most important of these, are the regularly held Dhyan Shibirs (Meditation Intensives) where seekers can withdraw themselves from all forms of external distractions and immerse deeply into their meditation practice under the tutelage of Bhaishree.
We will all have the blessed opportunity to participate in such a Dhyan Shibir during the 2023 UK Dharmayatra. This Shibir will span 5-days with 3 hour-long meditations daily, interspersed with two Satsangs by Param Pujya Bhaishree. All participants will also receive one-on-one guidance and feedback on their practice from the Brahmanishths.
Those seekers that are un-initiated in the art of meditation are welcome to attend the Shibir. During the second and third meditations, there will be special discourses for such seekers by senior spiritual teachers from Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal- Minal Shah and Vikram Shah. During the first three days of the shibir, such discourses will be delivered in English so as to enable young seekers as also those that are unfamiliar with Gujarati to learn about foundational Jain principles. More information on these can be found in the English Language Events section.
Saturday 27th - Wednesday 31st May
5 day shibir - over the bank holiday weekend.
9:15am - 5:15pm each day
English sessions available with Br Minalben & Br Vikrambhai Sat 27th - Mon 29th
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Free parking available on site.
Cost Contribution (which includes lunch): £120 for 5 days or £25 for individual days.
Open to all
Registration required.
With Br Minalben & Br Vikrambhai
Saturday 27th - Monday 29th May (Bank Holiday)
3 day shibir
11:45am - 3:30pm (including lunch)
Alongside the Dhyan Shibir, we are delighted to be hosting a 3-day English Language Shibir.
This will comprise of two English discourses with a lunch break in between them. These discourses will be facilitated by Minalben and Vikrambhai, senior spiritual teachers from Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, both of who have many years of spiritual practice under the guidance of Param Pujya Bapuji and Param Pujya Bhaishree. Both of them have an extremely lively and joyful style of teaching which tends to enliven the whole atmosphere and give rise to a deep desire in listeners to immerse themselves further into the spiritual path.
The topic for these discourses will be 'The Path to Practical Spirituality'. During these sessions, Minalben & Vikrambhai will bring to light some of the most foundational & crucial concepts that are essential for all spiritual seekers to imbibe in order to walk the spiritual path. They will begin by introducing the teachings of Lord Mahavir & Param Krupaludev Shrimad Rajchandra, and by highlighting the importance of the trinity of Sat Dev, Sat Dharma & Sat Guru. Further they will speak about the importance of unwavering faith on the spiritual path and also share their insights on the ultimate spiritual goal of self-realization.
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Free parking available on site.
Cost Contribution (which includes lunch): £50 for 3 days or £20 for individual days.
Open to all
Registration required.
*There is no need to register again if you have already registered for the main Shibir.
Wednesday 31st May
6pm - 7:30pm
We give thanks at the feet of our revered Enlightened Guru, for His wisdom, His inner path and His living example. We say farewell as this UK Dharmayatra comes to a close and await in anticipation for his return.
Avanti House Secondary School - venue & parking information
Cost contribution: £15 (includes dinner)
Registration Required
Masefield Suite
Harrow Leisure Centre
Christchurch Avenue
Harrow HA3 5BD
Parking available: free for first 3 hours. Tickets must be displayed even for the free 3 hours. If you overrun your ticket you will be liable to a penalty so be careful and note the timing of your parking.
Similar to all council parking in Harrow, to use the car park at Harrow Leisure Centre it is easiest via the mobile app PayByPhone, which is available in your app store or at https://www.paybyphone.co.uk/
The Harrow Leisure Centre car park code is 802078 on PayByPhone - the first 3 hours are still free of charge.
Niland Conference Centre
93 Elstree Road
Bushey Heath, WD23 4EE
Parking available (limited spaces): Free
Avanti House Secondary School
Wemborough Road,
Stanmore HA7 2EQ
Parking available: Free
Nearest Tube Station: Canons Park (Jubilee line) - 10 mins walk away.
Payment can be done in 3 ways:
1. Cash or cheque to committee members at your local swadhyay. Please ask a family or committee member to complete the online form on your behalf if you cannot do this yourself.
2. Bank Transfer (Preferable)
Metro Bank
Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK
Account number: 30952529
Sort code: 23 05 80
- Please use the reference: DY23Firstname,middleinitial,surname (e.g. DY23jaysukhsmehta)
** if you are paying for multiple people in one payment please drop us an email with the names of all the registrants for that payment: ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org
Cost Summary (per person):
Welcome event: £15
Leicester Trip: £20
Shibir (Full five days): £120
Shibir single days (each day) £25
English Shibir (full three days): £50
English Shibir single days (each day): £20
Farewell dinner £15
Therefore payment for all Welcome, Leicester, Shibir and Farewell events would be £170 per person.
If you have any questions please email ajay.sanghvi@rajsaubhag.org or ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org
Once your payment has been received we will send you a confirmation email of your registration.
If you have any questions feel free to contacts us:
Jaysukhbhai Mehta: jaysukh.mehta@rajsaubhag.org tel: 07830 294060
Ashik Shah: ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org tel: 07956 463309
Ila Shah: ila1.shah@gmail.com tel: 07982 007461
“Tunatazamia kumkaribisha Param Pujya Bhaishree nchini Kenya. Njoo ujiunge nasi katika Satsang.
We look forward to welcoming Param Pujya Bhaishree to Kenya. Come join us in Satsang.”
After so many years of thirst, seekers of Truth in Kenya await the rains of Param Satsang, to be quenched by Param Pujya Bhaishree’s loving guidance and compassion.
Join with us as we welcome Param Pujya Bhaishree, Br Minalben, Br Vikrambhai and Br Lalitaben as we immerse in devotion.
Thurs 4th May - Wed 17th May
Contact:
Nemchandbhai Shah: +254 737202481
Harshidbhai Shah: +254 732856856
Deepak Kothari: +254 722 722089
Nilpa Shah: kenya@rajsaubhag.org
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
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As we celebrate the festival of lights at Diwali, we celebrate the Light of Hope which access to healthcare brings to a community, be it the hope of protection in the Covid-19 Pandemic, the hope of relief from pain or the hope and joy of a new-born child.
Incredible work in rural India is done at a local Community Health Centre (CHC) in a village called Sayla in Gujarat. It is a government hospital that is run and managed by the charity, Raj Saubhag. The CHC is managed and supported by Raj Saubhag Humanitarian.
It provides essential medical services to the local community of 170,000 people in 75 villages in rural Gujarat. Here, there is high illiteracy, low opportunities for good employment and infertile soil, so there is a lot of poverty.
The Government of Gujarat funds the salaries of some of the doctors and some of the medicines.
However, all additional staff, medicines and machinery are funded by Raj Saubhag Ashram. We have very few direct supporters of the work of the Hospital, and so cannot meet the needs of the people as much as we would like. This is the reason for the event, so we can raise awareness and support.
Please refer to the information on impact above.
Yes, all your donation goes to the hospital as there are no admin costs before that.
There is no distinction made by caste, religion or gender. The facilities and services are open to anyone
We would be delighted to welcome you, with accommodation and to make arrangements to visit the projects and see the work on the ground.
Yes. You are welcome to donate to any of the projects. The CHC is a project in great need, which is why we have held the programme.
Br Minalben conducts monthly Ladies Swadhyay in Mumbai. Her swadhyay is based on the letter correspondance between Param Pujya Bapuji and Param Pujya Gurumaa. It chronicles Gurumaa’s inner journey, her contemplations, her questions and her answers to Bapuji’s questions, along with Bapuji’s advice, directions and his cultivation of her inner striving.
Minalben’s swadhyay will be shared online - on the website and through our whatsapp groups. Her next Ladies Swadhyay is on:
Designed for seekers to shed their karma, Param Pujya Bhaishree has always magnified the importance of Paryushan Mahaparva, as it is during this time that Jains all over the world unite to read and understand the Kalpasutra, stay closer to the soul, be absorbed in the self, look at their flaws, seek forgiveness for the mistakes committed along with a vow to minimize their sins. Nothing can be more ecstatic, pure and blissful than spending these golden days in Param Pujya Bhaishree’s tender love and shelter.
Mumukshus will be allowed to visit the ashram during these pious days. Those who wish to join are requested to register on the link shared below.Mumukshus will be allowed to visit the ashram during these pious days. Those who wish to join are requested to register on the link shared below.
To keep each other safe we will be adhering to a strict set of visitation rules for the ashram:
The ashram is only open to Mumukshus
Mumukshus or visitors coming only for darshan aren’t allowed. Only those who have permission can visit the Ashram.
Only those that are vaccinated will be allowed
RT-PCR is compulsory and will need to be shown when you enter. The RT PCR should be done just before coming - the result needs to be dated within 48 hours of arrival to ashram. Those that have had 2 doses of vaccine and one momth has passed since the last does don’t need RTPCR
You must attend for at least 3 full days (not counting your arrival and departure day). You may stay for the full paryushan if you wish.
Once you have applied using the form below - wait for a confirmed invitation from the ashram.
Only those with confirmed invitations from the Ashram will be allowed to enter. Those without confirmed invitations from the Ashram will be turned away.
Coming and going from the ashram will be strictly limited.
The number of people allocated will be strictly limited to allow for social distancing.
Masks and social distancing will be strictly enforced.
Note - the last deadline to register is by 10th August 2021
If you have any queries you can Whatsapp Dipeshbhai Bavishi: +91 98242 11708
The Ashram will open in stages - to minimise risk and optimise safety for our mumukshus and visitors. We ask all to respect the rules and help keep each other safe.
During lockdown we have missed the tremendous inspiration and Param Satsang from all our Brahmnishths. With Param Pujya Bhaishree's blessings as part of the Gurupurnima celebrations we will share a swadhyay from a different Brahmnishth every week. We are so blessed to be surrounded by enlightened souls, the embodiments of truth, the truest of disciples, and the perfect role models.
You can see video swadhyays and articles written by our Brahmnishths in our Brahmnishth Corner:
Vitality Half Marathon
Sunday 22nd August 2021
We have an amazing team of 7 runners: Ketan, Nikhil, Rakhee, Sameer, Niraj, Nilpa and Ashik, most taking part for the very first time. Running over 21km or 13 miles is a huge goal and they have been busy training for many months.
Their collective goal is to raise over £15,000 to help support the Sayla Civic Health Centre (CHC) and Ashirvad centre serve those that are some of the most vulnerable in the local community, with generous matching by the charity Help Change Lives. An amazing goal that has the potential of huge impact.
We would love for you to join us on the day to cheer them on. Your encouraging words will give them strength to continue running and achieve this tremendous goal. If you can come on the day message Niraj on 07737309881 and we will add you to our Whatsapp group for the day. Bring a picnic, some dancing shoes and your loudest encouraging voice.
You can find out more about our runners and their fundraising campaigns on the following links:
Ketan Shah: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KetanShah15/1
Rakhee Shah: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Rakhee_Shah/1
Sameer Shah: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/sameershah7/1
Ashik & Nilpa Shah: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/NilpaandAshik
Niraj Sanghvi: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NirajSanghvi/1
Nikhil Gosrani: in training for the Virgin London Marathon on October 3rd.
During lockdown we have missed the tremendous inspiration and Param Satsang from all our Brahmnishths. With Param Pujya Bhaishree's blessings as part of the Gurupurnima celebrations we will share a swadhyay from a different Brahmnishth every week. We are so blessed to be surrounded by enlightened souls, the embodiments of truth, the truest of disciples, and the perfect role models.
You can see video swadhyays and articles written by our Brahmnishths in our Brahmnishth Corner:
Br Minalben conducts monthly Ladies Swadhyay in Mumbai. Her swadhyay is based on the letter correspondance between Param Pujya Bapuji and Param Pujya Gurumaa. It chronicles Gurumaa’s inner journey, her contemplations, her questions and her answers to Bapuji’s questions, along with Bapuji’s advice, directions and his cultivation of her inner striving.
Minalben’s swadhyay will be shared online - on the website and through our whatsapp groups. Her next Ladies Swadhyay is on:
During lockdown we have missed the tremendous inspiration and Param Satsang from all our Brahmnishths. With Param Pujya Bhaishree's blessings as part of the Gurupurnima celebrations we will share a swadhyay from a different Brahmnishth every week. We are so blessed to be surrounded by enlightened souls, the embodiments of truth, the truest of disciples, and the perfect role models.
You can see video swadhyays and articles written by our Brahmnishths in our Brahmnishth Corner:
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Ekant Maun & Aradhana Shibirs are 5 day spiritual retreats held for intensive spiritual striving in a conducive external environment of silence and isolation. Registration required for Ekant Maun Shibirs.
Due to the current lockdown the June shibir in the Ashram has been cancelled and instead an online shibir is being shared. Topic: Param Pujya Kalidasbhai’s Patro - Letter 7 & 8.
You can follow the online shibir here:
Fulfil that lifelong dream. Train hard, break boundaries, build willpower, raise money and overcome those mental and physical hurdles to achieve something outstanding. Run the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon.
Raj Saubhag UK has been awarded a charity place for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 26th of April 2020.
We warmly invite all those interested runners to apply for this place by clicking below (Deadline for applications 15th November 2019). Help us raise money for the outstanding Raj Saubhag Humanitarian activities, our target is to raise over £1000 for these worthy causes.
Application deadline: 15th November 2019
Any questions email:
ajay.sanghvi@rajsaubhag.org
ashik.shah@rajsaubhag.org
We will be with you from the moment you register to the time you cross the finishing line:
Supported training - tips, magazines, newsletters and group training events
A running vest - especially for you
Fundraising advice and a dedicated fundraising page online
'Meet the Experts' event held by Virgin Money London Marathon - free entry (Expert talks, celebrity interviews, fundraising masterclass, how to prepare - training advice)
Refreshments to help you recover after the race
Massage - well deserved to help you get home after the race
“Be part of something amazing”
We ask that runners are dedicated to the race and train appropriately in accordance with guidelines to avoid injury (Raj Saubhag cannot be responsible for any injury sustained)
If you are chosen as the Raj Saubhag runner you must complete the entry process with the London Marathon and register online prior to the deadline
Runners have the amazing opportunity to help us raise money towards the Raj Saubhag Humanitarian projects around the world. We invite you to put all your efforts into this worthy cause and work hard towards your fundraising target. We hope to raise over £3000 for these worthy causes.
The Raj Saubhag runner must attend the Virgin Money London Marathon Expo in the four days prior to the marathon to collect their race pack. Race Packs must be collected beforehand and the pack contains the runner's race number, timing chip and other important information. The runner must take a form of photo I.D. and completed registration form to collect their race pack. Without these documents you cannot pick up your pack. The expo closes 17:00 on the eve of the race so race packs must be collected before this deadline. If you cannot collect you pack then let us know and we can help arrange something.
Location: Sayla
Date: 17th February 2020
Ashirvad Viklang trust is holding a mobility camp in Sayla on 17th Feb 2020, distributing mobility aids to those that are differently-abled.
You can find out more about Ashirvad and their mobility camps here.
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