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.
This January 2026 Dharmayatra takes us to historic Jain tirths and colourful cities of Rajasthan with Param Pujya Bhaishree as we celebrate the 50th Golden Jubilee Aniversary of the Ashram.
In the spirit of inclusivity, we aim to keep costs minimal, allowing as many mumukshus as possible to participate. The yatra will commence on January 1st, 2026, from Sayla and will conclude on January 6th, 2026, in Ahmedabad.
To facilitate the planning of logistics and accommodations, we kindly request that you complete the registration form to confirm your participation.
Should a significant number of mumukshus join, we will organise a Good Bus coach for transportation. Accommodation will primarily be in Dharamsalas.
Further details, costs and payment processes regarding the Dharmayatra will be provided once we have compiled the responses, which is expected to take approximately one month.
To ensure your participation, please submit the form by 31st July 2025.
START: 1st Jan 2025
Sayla: by bus
END: 6th January 2025
Ahmedabad: by bus
(Mumbai: those travelling on to Mumbai would do so on 6th night arriving to Mumbai on 7th morning)
ITINERARY
The Dharmayatra will include the Tirths of Shankheshwar, Jirawala, Rata Mahavir, Muchala Mahavir, Ranakpur, Kesaria and many others sites.
A more detailed itinerary will be shared in due course.
(Note the timetable may be adjusted according to Param Pujya Bhaishree’s instructions)
Registration deadline: 31st July 2025
The cost per person is to be announced shortly and will include:
Transport - by good buses/coaches
Accommodation predominantly in dharamashalas.
All meals with mineral drinking water. Vegan food is also available with prior registration.
Refund Policy:
50% refund if cancellation before 31st Oct 2025 (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). Please await final details around 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:
UK: Jaysukhbhai Mehta
Land travel will be in good buses/coaches.
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 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 31st July.
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.
(as per English Calendar)
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.
(Diwali 20th, New Years Day 21st Oct 2025)
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.
Aso Vad 1
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.
Ayambil Oli is a festival of 9 days celebrating and paying homage to the Navpad (The Navpad are also found in the Navkar Mantra).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Ayambil Oli is a festival of 9 days celebrating and paying homage to the Navpad (The Navpad are also found in the Navkar Mantra).
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.
This 3 day celebration will include:
- The changing of the Deraser Flag ceremony
- 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.
“‘Spirituality is to be happy and spread happiness’”
When you see Minalben you cannot help but smile. Her happiness is infectious, her overflowing joy is unmistakable, and her continuous connection with herself, her immersion in the soul is immensely inspiring.
Minalben is a senior teacher at Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram. Through the guidance of Param Pujya Bapuji, Gurumaa and Bhaishree she has risen to great heights of spirituality, studying and experiencing the path of enlightenment.
With her unique insights, practical examples and spiritual tools, her visit to London will provide us all with valuable understandings propelling us forward in our journeys.
For more information contact:
Jaysukhbhai Mehta: jaysukhmehta@gmail.comTel: 07830 294060
Ashik Shah: ashik@ashikshah.comTel: 07956 463309
Friday 2nd Aug -
Sunday 4th Aug
Timing:
9:15 AM - 5 PM
Venue: Uxendon Manor Primary School, Vista Way, Kenton, Harrow HA3 0UX
Street parking available nearby. Nearest Tube: Northwick Park Station (Metropolitan), Kenton Station (Bakerloo and Overground).
Dresscode: Traditional, white.
Lunch Included
Contribution: £25 per day, £75 for all 3 days
Registration required
How do we recognise our suitcase when we go to pick it up from the carousel at the airport after a flight? It may have distinguishing features, a label or strap or tag. We recognise its colour and shape and brand.
If we want to recognise our soul, then we must understand its distinguishing features or characteristics that are unique to it and not present in any other object.
Br. Minalben understands these charactistics, immerses in them and is well qualified to help us understand their nature. Using Param Krupaludev Shrimad Rajchandraji's writings she will share these characteristics and the insights she has to help us see them too.
The 3 day shibir will consist of meditations for those instructed in this practice, swadhyays or lectures, opportunities for silence, reflection and devotional bhakti.
Timings:
Friday 2nd August & Saturday 3rd August:
Arrival: 9:15 AM
Dhyan: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Arrival for those not instructed in meditation: 10:30 AM
Swadhyay: 10:45 AM to 11:45 Noon
Dhyan: 12:15 PM to 1 PM (Br Minalben’s swadhyay for those not instructed in meditation)
Lunch: 1 PM to 2:15 PM
Dhyan: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Interactive session for those not instructed in meditation)
Swadhyay: 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday 4th August*:
Arrival: 10:00 AM
Dhyan: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Arrival for those not instructed in Meditation: 11:15 AM
Bhakti: 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Lunch: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Dhyan: 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM (Interactive session for those not instructed in meditation
Swadhyay: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Self Reflection: 3:45 PM
Bhakti: 4:00 PM
Swadhyay: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
*Please note shibir timetable for Sunday 4th August has been slightly modified to accommodate the Children's event which will be held in the morning
*Those not instructed in meditation can use this time for silent reading and reflection.
Sunday 4th Aug 2024
Timing:
10 - 10:45am - (0 - 11yrs)
- this will be followed by a snack and games
10:45 - 11:30am (12 - 16yrs)
- Interactive Q & A
We invite parents to be present for the last 15 mins for a joint parent, child Q & A. If you have any questions you can send them in advance to ajay.sanghvi@rajsaubhag.org
Venue: Uxendon Manor Primary School, Vista Way, Kenton, Harrow HA3 0UX
Free event and open to all children
Registration required.
Street parking available nearby. Nearest Tube: Northwick Park Station (Metropolitan), Kenton Station (Bakerloo and Overground).
Minalben has a playful and energetic nature and unusually for an adult she remembers what it's like to be a child. She has the patience to understand a child, whatever their age, and listen to their point of view.
Minalben has an awareness that young people's lives, however easy they seem to their parents, are filled with the pressures of exams, good grades, applications and interviews, a schedule of extra curricular activities, peer pressure and the continuous need to meet other people's expectations.
By introducing simple spiritual concepts, she can teach you how to deal with this. Her thoughts and ideas are creative, fun and easy to practice.
She is a great example of how to live spiritually and practice it everyday rather than simply talk about it.
Minalben brings spirituality to the social media generation.
Monday 5th Aug 2024
Time: 8 - 9:30 PM
Venue: Canon’s High School, Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN
Free event and open to all. No registration required.
We all desire to be happy, but despite our best efforts it seems impossible to hang on to this feeling for long. Our inner world is dominated by fluctuating emotions such as frustration, anger, and disappointment. How do we navigate this turmoil to discover a lasting inner joy?
Tuesday 6th Aug 2024
Timing: 8 - 9:30 PM
Venue: OAUK
Oshwal Centre, Potters Bar, Coopers Lane Road, Herts, EN6 4DG
Parking available
Free event and open to all.
Registration not required.
Exploring the path shown by Bhagwan Mahavir, the path of light, knowledge, devotion and love, Minalben shows us how this is practically applied in daily life. How to live and walk this inner journey to realisation of the self is the fundamental truth and essence. Join us in this exploration of peace, equanimity and joy.
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.
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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