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Gurupurnima Celebrations 2020

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Day 2

Day 3

Gurupurnima is the day we pay homage at the feet of our enlightened Guru Param Pujya Bhaishree. Due to the restrictions this year - the 3 day celebration will be online.

Day 1 - Sat 4th July

Following the daily routine of Param Pujya Bapuji.

Follow in his footsteps for this day…and for a lifetime.

6am - Param Pujya Bapuji wakes and does morning exercises. Join him with his exercises.

6:30am - Agnabhakti.

  • Bapuji enters after Yam Niyam so please complete your own Agnabhakti uptil this point.

7am - Bapuji's Tilak and Haar Ceremony and Bhakti Pad

7:30am - Vandan at Saubhag Smruti and morning walk.

8am - Breakfast. Join Bapuji on his breakfast table.

9am - Puja and Chaityavandan

Mumukshus doing morning dhyan

Bapuji is read some of the headlines from the Newspaper

9:30am - Interview with Br Bhupatbhai by Hiren Boradia

  • Br Bhupatbhai shares his insights and inspirations from his time with Param Pujya Bapuji.

11:00am - Param Pujya Bapuji's swadhyay

4pm - Samuh Dhyan with Param Pujya Bhaishree

  • All sadhaks across the world are invited to join Bhaishree for a 1 hour dhyan at this time. He will start with Ashirvachan at 4pm promptly

7pm - Aarti, Mangal Divo

8pm - Bapuji's words of inspiration - the importance of this human birth.

8pm Evening Bhakti

  1. Bapuji Charane Amaru Chitadu Rame

    • Br Minalben

  2. Tumato Yahin Kahin Satguru Mere Aas Paas Ho

    • Br Vikrambhai, Hiren

  3. Om Namo Bhagavant Sadguru Deva

    • Hasuben

  4. Mama Sadguru Charana Sada Sharanam

    • Vajubhai









Day 2 - Sun 5th July - Gurupurnima Day

Live Online Gurupurnima Celebration

Param Pujya Bhaishree's Interview

- Straight from the heart Param Pujya Bhaishree was interviewed by Dharmeshbhai a few years ago during a Holi event. We are happy to share this interview with you here today on this auspicious celebration of Gurupurnima.

Day 3 - Satsang with Guruma

Interview with Br Minalben by Shilpa Jasani

  • Br Minalben shares her insights and inspirations from her time with Param Pujya Guruma.

Param Pujya Guruma’s Swadhyay

Topic 1: Chotam ni Vani - Atma Anatma Vivek 

  • (starts at the beginning of the video)

Topic 2: Gnansar - Moh tyag Ashtak

  • (starts at 12 mins in video)

  • Page 48 

  • Upadhyay Shree Yashovijayji Maharaj Saheb

Topic 3: Adhyatmasar: Vairagya Vishay Adhikar

  • (starts at 22 mins in the video)

  • Guruma continues from Shlok 14 page 107

  • 2nd Prabandh, Adhikaar 7 - Vairagya Vishay Adhikar

  • Upadhyay Shree Yashovijayji Maharaj Saheb

Devoted Listening Embodied - Poem by Br Minalben

As we celebrate Guru Purnima, we have the opportunity to recollect the virtues of Param Pujya Guruma, as expressed by Brahmnishth Minalben. The still, silent, striving Guruma embodied Shravan Bhakti, devoted listening, as this moving poem explains.

In Veneration, we bow at your lotus feet Gurumaa.

In Silence her Soul we find, A divine gleam of a mother so kind.

Consciousness she kept manifesting, Peacefully quiet she kept resting.

She sat on the armchair doing nothing, No one knew, how heaps of karmas she kept busting.

Wealth in abundance all around, Yet true treasures within she found.

Like a lotus in a pond, she remained untouched, In blissful privacy she remained clutched.

Drenched in Bapujis' holy showers, By deep contemplation she empowers.

From letters of vachanamrut, she gained insights, In meditation, like a sheath, the body divides.

Gnansaar and Adhyatmasaar were her favourite texts, A pinnacle of spirituality she apexed. Today we promise to strive, By living your virtues we shall keep you alive.

- Br Vikrambhai

Dedication by Dubai Mumukshus

Dedication by Dubai Yuva

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Online Shibir - May 2020 - Updesh Chayya 4 & 5

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As the Shibir in Sayla has been cancelled for May and many swadhyays around the world have paused to avoid group gatherings, Param Pujya Bhaishree has blessed us with a digital online Shibir, our vandan at his feet.

We will be sharing the digital shibir here on the website and on whatsapp for our Mumukshus for 4 days over 2 weekends: 2 - 3rd & 9 - 10th May 2020.

As in Shibir we encourage you to
- maintain as much maun as possible,
- to introspect and spend as much of the day in suvicharna and atma chintan,
- to reflect and do avlokan of your kashays
- minimise your phone use and limit your interaction with the news and the external world
- eat simply and limit the subjects of the senses.

Day 1

Early Morning Ashirvachan:

Swadhyay 1 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 2 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 4

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 2

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 3 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 4 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 4

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 3

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 5 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 6 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 5

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 4

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 7 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 5

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Swadhyay 8 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 5

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

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Online Shibir - April 2020 - Updesh Chayya 10 & 11

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As the Shibir in Sayla has been cancelled for April and many swadhyays around the world have paused to avoid group gatherings, Param Pujya Bhaishree has blessed us with a digital online Shibir, our vandan at his feet.

We will be sharing the digital shibir here on the website and on whatsapp for our Mumukshus for 5 days from 10 - 14th April 2020.

As in Shibir we encourage you to
- maintain as much maun as possible,
- to introspect and spend as much of the day in suvicharna and atma chintan,
- to reflect and do avlokan of your kashays
- minimise your phone use and limit your interaction with the news and the external world
- eat simply and limit the subjects of the senses.

Day 1

Early Morning Ashirvachan:

Swadhyay - Day 1 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 6

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

1. Agar Hai Prem Darshan ka (Br Vikrambhai, Hiren)

2. Me Keval Tumhare Liye Gaa Rahihu (Yashica) 

3. Ab Hum Amar Bhaye na Marenge (Kirtibhai)

Day 2

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 2

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti
1. Re Manaji (Br Vikrambhai, Hiren)

2. Guru Pyaar Hai (Rupaben) 

3. Sukh Aate Hai, Dukh Aate Hai (Br Minalben, Nimit)

Day 3

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 3

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

1. Param Krupalu Tamara Vina (Br Minalben) 

2. Icche Che Je Jogi Jan (Paarul) 

3. Mari Ankho Ma Raj (Br Vikrambhai, Yashica, Hiren)

4. Shat Shat Tumko Pranam (Br Vikrambhai, Hiren)

Day 4

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

1. Kunthujin Manadu Kim Hi Na Baje (Br Vikrambhai, Hiren)

2. Ekaja De Chinagari (Vajubhai)

3. Nenla Thare (Dulariben, Kirtibhai)

Day 5

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 5

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

1. Aapne Tara Antar No Ek Taar (Br Vikrambhai, Hiren)

2. Har Saans Meri (Paarul)

3. Mane Shyam Rang Game (Palak, Yashica)

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Online Shibir - March 2020 - Updesh Chayya 6, 8, 9

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As the shibir in Sayla has been cancelled for March and many swadhyays around the world have paused to avoid group gatherings, Param Pujya Bhaishree has blessed us with a digital online Shibir, our vandan at his feet.

We will be sharing the digital shibir here on the website and on whatsapp for our Mumukshus for 5 days from 21st - 25th March 2020.

As in shibir we encourage you to
- maintain as much maun as possible,
- to introspect and spend as much of the day in suvicharna and atma chintan,
- to reflect and do avlokan of your kashays
- minimise your phone use and limit your interaction with the news and the external world
- eat simply and limit the subjects of the senses.

Day 1

Morning Ashirvachan:

Swadhyay - Day 1 - Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut Updesh Chayya 6

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 2

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 2

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 3

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 3

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 4

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

Day 5

Morning Ashirvachan

Swadhyay Day 4

Afternoon Ashirvachan

Evening Ashirvachan

Evening Bhakti

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Param Pujya Bapuji's Birth Anniversary Mahotsav 2020

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“હુ અને માંરૂ જાય તો પછી અધ્યાત્મ માર્ગે ચાલવાનું સેહેલુ થાય.”
— પરમ પૂજ્ય બાપુજી

We are pleased to share live broadcasts (all timings are in IST Indian Standard Time):

Tues 25th Feb

10:30am: Param Pujya Bhaishree’s Swadhyay, Sabha, Bhakti and changing of garlands.

4pm: Swadhyay and Bhakti

8pm Discourse by Pujya Jinji Maharaj

Wed 26th Feb

10:45am Pujya Jinji Maharaj Saheb’s discourse and unveiling of Shree Saraswati Mata’s Pat

2pm: Shree Saraswati Mata Pujan

Live Broadcasts

Next: 26th Feb 10:45am (IST) - Param Pujya Jinji Maharaj Saheb’s discourse and unveiling of Shree Saraswati Mata Pat

Previous Swadhyays

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Param Krupaludev Janma Divas Celebration 2019

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Celebrating his virtues

“Even kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.”
— Guru Nanak

Enlightened Masters through the ages have taken birth to become guiding lights to show others the path to self-realisation.  Without any expectations of praise or adulation, they leave footprints in the sands of time as luminous beacons for any soul desirous of saving self from the endless abyss of births and deaths.

Celebrating the birth of every enlightened Master is the most auspicious occasion in the life of every disciple.

Mumukshus of Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram, Sayla experienced this overflowing love and gratitude while collectively celebrating Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandra’s birthday on Kartik Purnima (12 November 2019) in the presence of their own Guru, Param Pujya Bhaishree.  

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The auspicious day began with meditation (dhyaan), agna bhakti and Dev Vandan. At 10:30 AM all the mumukshus (seekers of liberation) participated in a ceremonial procession (shobha yatra) in the presence of Bhaishree and all Brahmanishth.  Enthusiastically dancing to the divine melodies, every heart was full of gratitude for Param Krupalu Dev.  

In her initial discourse Brahmanishth Minalben mentioned that our existence would be full of darkness if Shrimadji was not part of our lives.

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During Param Satsang, Bhaishree said: “This is a very auspicious day for all Raj Bhakts.  All of us are very fortunate to be walking on the path shown by the most divine soul – Shrimad Rajchandra. He is our inspiration.  Today is also the birth anniversary of other great souls – Kalikal Sarvagna Hemchandra Acharya, Guru Nanakji and founder of Sthanakwasi sect Lonkasha Muni.   

There are over 60 ashrams established in the name of Shrimad Rajchandra all over the country and all of them are celebrating his birth to help us overcome taking an endless number of births.  Shrimadji had other exceptional abilities as well such as a phenomenal memory, powers of astrology, amazing power of perception and dexterity with numbers among others, but he realized that these powers and the accompanying fame, were coming in the way of his spiritual growth.  Without a second thought, Shrimadji gave up all these accomplishments to pursue spiritual heights.

At this crucial junction, Shrimadji met Saubhagbhai and from here began a historic relationship, where Shrimadji would share with Saugbhagbhai his innermost thoughts and all spiritual milestones that he was rapidly crossing.”

Quoting from letter number 162, Bhaishree mentioned that Shrimadji writes of himself having attained Samyag Darshan and was now on the path towards the supreme Kevalgyaan.  Bhaishree said: “In a duration of one and a half – two months, Shrimadji had reached the exalted state of Nirvikalp Samadhi.” 

In spite of having to work in a firm trading in diamonds, Shrimadji’s internal state was like that of a sacrosanct saint.  During all his worldly activities – whether working, walking, talking, eating – Shrimadji remained uninvolved and detached.

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Members of Digamber Jain Sangh from Surendranagar were also present during the morning session.  The evening ended with Arti, Mangal Divo, evening Dev Vandan, Atma Siddhi and bhakti.  Though the day came to an end, the immense gratitude felt by each and every soul for Param Krupalu Dev multiplied manifold.

Blessed, blessed, blessed is every soul who walks on Bhagwan Mahavir’s path shown by Shrimad Rajchandra.

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Swadhyay video recording

Param Pujya Bhaishree's morning swadhyay on Krupaludev’s virtue of Udasinta.

Param Pujya Bhaishree's afternoon swadhyay on Param Krupaludev's virtues of Nirvikalpta and Asangta

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Paryushan Parva in Sayla - My experience

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This was a unique opportunity to be able to spend the entire Paryushan Parva in Sayla. While Paryushan passes every year, this experience truly resonated with the sentiments and true goals of Paryushan, with daily pratikraman and Kalpasutra readings. However, even in the midst of what often can be considered rituals, Param Pujya Bhaishree made it a point to keep us constantly aware (jagrut). Personally, he advised me to keep the importance of dhyan at the forefront throughout all of the kriya (ritual) and spend as much free time in saadhana. In addition, he used the first 3 days of swadhyay to step by step prepare each and every mumukshu for our true goal – Samyak Darshan (knowing our true self). 

He started by describing the five lakshan of samyaktva, or the five virtues paving the path to self-realisation. These 5 virtues, sham (equanimity), samveg (the desire for only moksh), nirved (no other worldly desires), aastha (unwavering faith), and anukampa (compassion and empathy) are necessary for us to have in order to attain self-realisation. Bhaishree spent an entire swadhyay on each virtue, using stories and conversations between Lord Mahavir and his first disciple Gautam Swami to definitively instill the importance of these virtues. He constantly provided us with techniques to evaluate and measure our own progress as we move forward to truly embody these characteristics. One by one, he prepared us for the upcoming days, to keep our constant focus on these lakshan such that we could move further along this marg, as we adapt them into our practical reality. 

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Then, with all these tools in hand, we began the Kalpasutra readings on day four of Paryushan. It was important to understanding that at the end, as we get closer to Kevalgnaan and Moksha, we do eventually have to give up all these worldly pleasures and take diksha (renunciation). And even more so, seeing the stories of four Tirthankars, with the emphasis on Bhagwan Mahavir’s journey to Moksha, caused everyone to constantly reflect on their own journey, where they stood and what is coming. 

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The most important message, I felt, was that as living souls, we have all made countless mistakes, just like Lord Mahavira had in the past, but with the true marg and resolve, it is possible to endure all the associated karma and eventually reach salvation. His story gave inspiration, and at the same time, awareness of the mistakes and hurdles we are currently encountering, such that we can continue to push forward on this marg. 

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Every evening, as we did pratikraman, we again found ourselves evaluating our own journey and shedding light on the constant cycle of karmas. Each day, with each pratikraman, I felt lighter, as if I was shedding previous wrong-doings and, hopefully, preventing new ones from building as rapidly. However, not until Bhaishree shared the true meaning behind pratikraman, at his very last swadhyay on Samvatsari, did I feel the full effect. He shared that in pratikraman, we are leaving all vibhaav (outward sentiments that are not in the soul’s true nature) and turning to swabhaav (soul's true nature). With this awareness and sentiment, I sat for the Samvatsari pratikraman and it was a completely different experience, with total focus on staying within. 

Kunj Sheth, USA

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