Vol : 6 No : 67 NOVEMBER-2012

01. EDITORIAL 02

02. APPOINTMENT DIARY OF 03

H.H. ACHARYA MAHARAJSHRI M. 98795 49597

03. SHIKSHAPATRI 04

04. VASTRALANKAR IN THE FORM OF BHAKTA 06

05. IMPORTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING 07

06. AMRUTVANI OF H.H. SHRI MOTA MAHARAJ 08

(SYDNEY-NEW ZEALAND)

06. SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MUSEUM 10

07. SATSANG BALVATIKA 12

08. -SUDHA 13

09. NEWS 16 Jay Shree Swaminarayan of new year of 2069 to the whole Satsang Samaj. At present there is election-charged atmosphere in Gujarat. Every political party is trying its best; however, now the Common Man has recognized each of them. It is our duty to vote. If everybody shows interest in voting then we will get some good people as representatives of the people. There are allegations of corruption everywhere and it is very difficult to identify the real man. All these talks are important and interesting for those who are interested in politics and worldly affairs. But we want to perform ardent bhakti and . Adharanand Swami has stated in Pur-27 Tarang-98 of his book: “Saint, Varni, Haribhaktas of Desh and Dharmvanshi would never adversely affect . This is considered to be complete Sabha of Satsang. To gossip about Satsang while sitting one corner is considered to be Kusang. And people engaged in such gossips would never get emancipation in their life.” This is very important and everybody should understand it.

NOVEMBER-2012 • 02 Appointment Diary of H.H. Acharya Maharaj 1008 ShriKoshalendraprasadji Maharajshri (October- 2012) 1. Graced the house of the devotee Shri Dipakbhai Naginbhai Patel, Navrangpura. 2. Graced the village Halvad on the occasion of Choryasi. 14-15 Graced Mandvi (Kachchh). 21-23 Graced Sukhpar (Kachchh) and Vekra (Kachchh). 24. Celebration of 40th Prakatyotsav alongwith Saints and Haribhaktas in the pious company of H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj. 24th October to 6th November Pilgrimage to Australia for Dharmvicharan.

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NOVEMBER-2012 • 03 • Shreekrushnabhakto – A devotee of Shree Shikshapatri • Nijadharmanishto – follower of The Epistle of Precepts personal Dharma • Jatya Dwijanmasya – born of the three (based on Shatanand’s Shikshapatri upper castes the desirable qualities of a Arthadipika) Shrota are : By Pravin S. Varsani • Swadharmannishta – follower of personal Dharma • Suchirekachito – with should pure Text-77 mind The following are the best methods of • Bhaktashatuvarnaja – A devotee of observance of additional religious duties one of the four castes to be observed:- • Adatscha – who is respectful 1. Reading religious scriptures • Pugadhyacharvan – does not have a 2. Listening to religious scriptures tendency to chew betel nut 3. Reciting songs in praise of his divine • Vanita Na Pashyannu – does not look qualities at women (lustfully) 4. Performing Mahapuja of the Lord’s • Shranishahino – without headwear images (Pagri etc.) 5. Chanting his Mantra • Nalsascha – is not lazy 6. Reciting his hymns • Mouni – observes the vow of silence 7. Performing Pradikshana • N a P r a u d h p a d i N a C h a 8. Prostrating before God’s image. Chagachloadhrim Pade – does not sit I highly value these eight practices, so with leg over leg all my disciples shall observe any one of • Dadhnaamsukveshtitadhrim – hands these devoutly during Chaturmaasa. still and does not sit using a cloth to bind Vishnoha Kathayaha Shravanam his legs Vachanam Gunakirtanam | • Pujitvaktruvanirduragraham – who Mahapuja Mantrajapaha Stotrapathaha praised the Vaktas style of speaking Pradakshinaha ||77|| • Krodhampi Tyajohmscha – who does Katha or Shree Krishna Katha, not anger such as Shrimad Bhagwat should be listened One should build a habit of reading from to (Shravanam). Indeed any such revered Shastras and understand the qualities of texts such as Gita, , Vachanamrut God. Songs in praise of God should be sang are all worthy texts. Bhagwat explains the in addition to reading. Sanskrit or Prakrit qualities of a Vakta (One who recites the (Gujarati etc.) texts should be read. Such scripture) and the Shrota (the listeners). acts should be performed daily. The desirable qualities of a Vakta are: Mahapuja of god should be performed • Yathaarthavakta – speaks the absolute with Panchamruta Snaan (bathing the idol of truth God with milk, yoghurt, clarified butter, sugar • Shrutishastrasutraveta– who fully and honey), Mahabhishek (sprinkling of understands the teaching of the water) and Mahanaiveda (offerings). • Suvaagh – who has a pleasant style of Ashtakshara Mantra (chanting of speaking the eight-syllabed Mantra), Vishnu or • Bodhandaksha – enlightening, perfect Vishnusahstranama (thousand names of spiritual knowledge Vishnu) etc. should be chanted according to one’s ability, daily. • Aryaha – renounce behavioural qualities Pradikishna (circum-abulation) of the magnitude of 108 etc. should be performed.

NOVEMBER-2012 • 04 first, second, third and final months of Text-78 Chaturmaas. Shastanpranascheti Niyama Skanda Purana further says, ‘In Varsha Uttamamataha | Rutu, when God sleeps, devotes of God Etesvekatmo Bhaktya Dhararniyo should not sleep (in the sense that they Visheshtaha ||78|| should be spiritually awake in devotion to Shastang Pranaam -Astabhirangauha God). They should not sleep in a bed during Sahita Shastang Pranatiha Pranamaha – such time (thus they should sleep upon the Abulation by surrendering eight parts of one’s ground). Also they should refrain from body (as explained before) should be aubergines (Ringra), watermelon (Kalingra) performed. and radishes (Mura). Inedible substances In this way God considers these eight such as garlic and the like should be Niyama great for Chaturmaas. They will renounced with greater effort. For one derive fruits exceeding even those wished month, one should refrain from contact with for. one’s own wife – living as a Brahmchari Also the use of ‘Cha’ in the Sanskrit text (celibate). One should overcome the senses suggests that other such famed Niyams are and perform charitable acts.’ also worthy of practise: Narad and in Achardipa explains, ‘God distances Skanda Purana explain, “Ones mind and himself from those who partake in Ringra, senses should be concentrated upon God. Kalingra, food of the sacred Bila tree and Such time should be used for devotion and rose extract (Gular).” Apararka explains, meditation. One should renounce all ego as it ‘Brahmcharaya (celibacy), Sauch is like poison to the body. During this time (cleanliness), (truth) and refraining when God sleeps, man should always speak from meat are four of the greatest Niyams to the truth as to do so pleases God. They be kept by all during Chaturmaas.’ should perform praise to Lord Vishnu and act Parashar Muni explains that the to please him only. Chanting of his name following are understood to be Mamsa derives salvation and so Chaturmaas should (meat). ‘Animal hair, water extracted using a be used for remembrance of God leather pail, fruit containing many seeds, a Brahmcharya vow of celibacy) fuels kind of pulse called Masur, cooked or Swadharma (duty) and therefore there is no prepared foods/ vegetables obtained from a other greater tool for such act. Anger, lust, Brahmin, ready food which has salt added to selfishness and mundane desire are great it (in the sense that food is tasted to contain enemies and so should be rejected during less salt and then salt is added), food not these months. One Niyam should be adopted offered to God, unfiltered water, milk drank to please God as a Bhakti-Niyam (such as with sweets and milk obtained from animals one of the eight here mentioned over these other than cows, goats and buffaloes. These two Shlokas). are comparable to meat in additional to the The Niyams are of two types Samanya understood flesh definition of meat derived (ordinary to be practised without question by from animals. Sensible men renounce such all) and Vishesha (additional as mentioned in things always and during Chaturmaas these two Shlokas). Shatanand further renounce such things with greater effort.’ explains the Samanya Niyams to be other are defined in Vratahemadri. observed over Chaturmaas. These Niyams Chaturmaas is a time of self-disciple to are basic expectations of all devotees and so please the Lord Almighty. It is a time of should be observed first and foremost. spiritual awakenings and of Devotion to God Bavishyotar Purana explains : ‘In over and above what we perform normally. It Maas, one should refrain ffrom all Shakas is a time of and Upavaas (fasting). We (especially prepared vegetables of should all make an effort to do that much beans/lentils); in Badarva, yoghurts; milk in more to please God during these months. Ashwin; and in month Dwidal (beens Such time is considered the greatest in the lentils which can be split in two).’ In this way, year and so penance during Chaturmaas will the food types should be refrained from in the result in greater fruits.

NOVEMBER-2012 • 05 VASTRALANKAR IN THE FORM OF BHAKTA - Sadhu Purushottamprakashdas (Jetalpurdham)

Shreeji Maharaj has granted us very of Gadhda Chapter, Shreeji Maharajhas simple and easy tradition to ensure our stated that, Bhagwan accepts such things, emancipation by performing ardent Bhakti when offered with ardent Bhakti and and to get divine pleasure. We get this devotion. Such ardent services are divine pleasure by offering clothes and accepted by Bhagwan happily. ornaments to idol images of Bhagwan. By If we feel divinity while offering such offering these things, we also offer our mind things to Bhagwan then it is real pooja. and surrender ourselves to Bhagwan. And Otherwise it is only a mechanical process. surrendering is the first and foremost Now these things such as clothes and condition to get divine pleasure in spiritual ornaments should be well preserved in our path. It is for this reason only that, there are home because they are to be used daily for idol images of Bhagwan in our temples Bhagwan. These things should not be left whom we offer all such things with ardent scattered here and there in our house. Bhakti and devotion as per capacity and as When any of these clothes or ornaments per our feelings. In temples with domes of get worn or broken they should not be used our Sampradaya, various types of clothes but should be offered in the pot of Tulsi- and Vastralankars are offered to idol plant. images of Bhagwan keeping the seasonal Even the utensils which are used for changes in mind. By offering the offering Naivaidya or Thaal or water to ornaments, our devotees should cherish Bhagwan should be separate and they that, they are close to Maharaj in the form of should not be used by us. Rather, the ornaments which are offered to Maharaj. utensils which we use in the kitchen should However, we should not cherish pride of not be used for Pooja, Thaal etc. in offering these things. It should be viewed Shloka-121 of ‘ Patri’ Bhagwan as our luck that, we have got such a golden Sahjanand Swami has stated, opportunity in our life that we are offering “My philosophy rests in the the clothes or ornaments to Maharaj. theory of Vishistadvaita. Goloka In Pusti-marg, Vallabhacharya has Dhaama is my beloved abode. I spread the best method of rendering believe Mukti (salvation) as being able services and offering things to Bhagwan. to serve Lord Krishna a s In this method, poojan of the ornament is Brahmanrupa, in Goloka Dhaama.” performed prior to offering them to so while offering Thaal etc. we should Bhagwan. Thereby these clothes and offer our mind and heart also. We should ornaments are purified and sanctified. become One with God while offering our Even today in the great temples of services. Shangaar of Bhagwan is Muktas Shrinathji/Badrinathji, there is a ritual of of Akshardham and therefore there are performing poojan of ornaments while many devotees who crave to perform offering ornaments and clothes at the time Darshan of Shangaar aarti of Bhagwan. of Mangala aarti. Even in Vachanamrit-71

NOVEMBER-2012 • 06 IMPORTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING - Sadhu Devswaroopdas (Jaipur) The eagerness of a devotee is always Bhaktraj Sura Khachar. One old but very towards Parmeshwar and by his ardent erudite Brahmin of Zalawad area came Bhakti he determines his future. It begins in there and was standing there outside the two different ways. However, the goal is Sabha. Though his body was lean and same and that is to achieve Shreeji weak but his confidence was very firm. His Maharaj. This fundamental eagerness has clothes were torn but his understanding always been respected in Satsang. In order was intact. There were so many ties in his to spread this fundamental eagerness, clothes, but there were none in his mind. Shreeji Maharaj incarnated on this earth After great efforts, he found out a coin of alongwith the saints and granted the one rupee and wanted to offer it at the lotus benefit of Akshardham to innumerable like feet of Maharaj. The omniscient saints and Haribhaktas. It opened up a new Maharaj called him inside and stretched way of life for the human beings. “yûkhLkkðkMke his hand to receive the coin, which this old ðk÷ku ykÔÞk yðLke Ãkh, yðLke Ãkh ykðe ðk÷u MkíMktøk MÚkkÃÞku.” Brahmin wanted to offer to Maharaj. This is also appropriately stated in Maharaj understood the importance of Shreemad Bhagwat Gita. We have to offering of this one coin. perform action only and we should not be ‘Understanding’ and ‘Importance’ worried about its result. There are so many these two words are the essence of bridges in our life which help us to cross the Vachanamrit and Satsang. By inculcating ocean of this world. Dev, Acharya, Saints, understanding in life, the essence of whole Scriptues and Haribhakta are the main life is grasped and this becomes the real bridges. Through these the tradition of Dharma which is humanity. “hrð hrð fhíkkt hu Sampradaya would continue incessantly till hsLke Lkrn {xu hu, ytÄkÁt íkku QøÞk ÃkqtXu òÞ.” there would be and in the sky. It is essential to understand importance of Our future Festivals Satsang established by Shreeji Maharaj and while considering this understanding Kartak Sud-11, 25/11/2012, Sunday as the great duty, we should ensure P a t o t s a v o f R a n g m a h o l S h r e e emancipation in our life without getting Ghanshyam Maharaj in Ahmedabad entangled in any worldly affairs. Satsang temple. insists that, we should understand its Kartak Sud-14, 23/11/2012, importance. This is the base of this Satsang Tuesday, Patotsav of Siddhpur temple. and it is also its beauty. When we are at work to obtain pleasure of Maharaj, then we Kartak Vad-2, 30/11/2012 Friday, cannot be selfish. And we cannot remain Patotsav of Surendranagar temple. selfish. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Kartak Vad-05, 03/12/2012, Monday Himself has used these two words Patotsav of Bamroli (M.P.) temple. ‘Importance’ and ‘Understanding in Magsar Sud-4, 16/12/2012, Sunday Vachanamrit. This understanding about Beginning of Dhanur Maas. the importance of Maharaj and Satsang Magsar Sud-05, 17/12/2012, Monday would give us divine energy. And there Patotsav of Gandhinagar (Sector-2) would be pleasure everywhere. temple. Once Shreeji Maharaj was sitting in the Magsar Sud-6, 18/12/2012, Tuesday Sabha in the village Loya in Darbar of Patotsav of Himatnagar temple.

NOVEMBER-2012 • 07 AMRUTVANI OF H.H. SHRI MOTA MAHARAJ (SYDNEY-NEW ZEALAND) - Compilation : Gordhanbhai Sitapara (Hirawadi-Bapunagar) - Co-operation : Hajuri Parshad Kanu Bhagar Guru Hajuri Parshad Vanraj Bhagat Once a government officer visited the was a dog with him. The dog was gasping. house of one Satsangi farmer in the The farmer inquired whether the friend had morning. The farmer offered a seat and a gone toa nearby place or a distant place. cup of tea. When the officer asked the His friend replied that, hehad gone to a farmer to join him in taking tea, the farmer nearby place and on the way dogs of other refused saying, “No, I cannot take right areas started barking at the dog and now. I have yet to take bath. I have yet to therefore in order to save himself, the dog perform poojan-archan.” When the officer fought with the other dogs and therefore he inquired about the ritual of poojan-archan, was gasping. Similarly everything is very the farmer explained him in detail the close to us. We can achieve them very procedure and method of worship and easily. But majority of us waste our energy poojan-archan. in quarrelijg with others. But with technic We all are like small insects say ants. one can accomplish his tasks and can get These tiny ants relish the sugar dropped on emancipation in life. the road. The bigger animals even do not But Maharaj has given us beautiful notice the sugar. But the same suger is opportunity which is not available so easily food and everything for the ants. Similarly, even to the deities! This human life is very like these ants, we also relish the small and precious and it is through this human body tiny pleasure of Satsang. that we can get emancipation in our life. We We are taking pleasure in Satsang. can worship god. So we should try to This human life is very short. We should understand the value of our human life and accomplish our work and task within the we are luckier than others that we have got time available to us. The time is slipping Maharaj in our life and therefore we should every moment. One understands the make all the efforts to obtain pleasure of importance of seconds better when one Maharaj. watches the famous T.V. Serial ‘Kaun Generally, way of getting happiness in Banega Crorepati’. In the serial, every our worldly life and the way of getting question is to be answered in a few emancipation and happiness in our seconds. spiritual life are different. But Maharaj has One Sheth named Lala Babu was showed us a way, which first gives us residing in Calcutta. He went for a walk on pleasures of our worldly life and thereafter it the bank of the river Ganges. One boatman leads to ultimate goal of life i.e. was shouting for the passengers, “Only last Emancipation. Once Naradji came to ride, only last ride.” The words of the Bhagwan. Bhagwan entrusted with him boatman touched the conscience of Sheth one task of holding a small thing upon his Lala Babu. He immediately rushed at home head and to move around the world. After and started the religious and devout life. some time, Naradji returned exhausted and A farmer had a field. Once he went to told Bhagwan that, he was so much his friend, but he was not there at home. concerned and engaged in keeping the The wife of the friend asked him to sit for a thing upon his head and moving around the while as he was about to return home. After world that he could not concentrate in his some time, the friend returned home. There Bhakti. Bhagwan smiled and told, “Now you NOVEMBER-2012 • 08 will understand the importance of Bhakti distance?’ Sura Khachar replied, “Maharaj, being performed by My devotees. These he is victim of addiction. So he cannot join my devotees perform ardent Bhakti while us.” though Sura Khachar objected maintaining everything in his worldly life. Maharaj directed to keep him with them. And therefore me, their Bhakti is very Now during Vicharan with Maharaj, this precious.” So Maharaj has given us this Kathi Darbar had many good and bad golden opportunity which we should grab experiences which led him to forsake his and should perform ardent Bhakti because addiction and then he became an ardent we are very much lucky that we have got devotee of Maharaj. Maharaj in our life. The message is that, if we remain in The nand saints have stated that, we company of satsang and satsangi have got in this life which is available to the devotees and saints, then we would also people of this world after their death only get rid of our all evils and addictions. This when they have led a honest, righteous and would help us to improve the quality of our religious life. Once Maharaj was performing life. However, this does not mean that, we Vicharan from one village to another. In one should continue with our addiction. But the such village, one Kathi Darbar was standing thing is that, we should make sincere at a distance. Maharaj asked Sura Khachar, efforts to get rid of such addictions and ‘Why that Kathi Darbar is standing at a inner weakness lying in us. New Publication Our New Publications With the directions and blessings of With the directions of H.H. Shri H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj ‘Satsang Acharya Maharaj (1) Hajari Kirtanavali Chintamani’ by Shastri Swami (re-print) (2) Bhakta Chintamani and (3) Harikeshavdasji has been released on the Sadguru Nishkulanand Kavya. These occasion of 40th Prakatyotsav of our H.H. three books have been published by our Shri Acharya Maharaj. The book contains Shree Swaminarayan temple, Kalupur, various things essential to make our life Ahmedabad. These books were released th replete with noble qualities and thereby to on the occasion of 40 Prakatyotsav of our H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj. The books make our life happy. The book is worthy to are available on our Sahitya-Kendra of be included in our home library. Kalupur temple. SPECIAL SATSANG DURING PIOUR DHANUR-MAAS FROM 16/12/2012 TO 14/01/2013 The Lord Shree Swaminarayan has granted us a rare benefit of performing special Bhajan-Smaran of the Almighty Lord Shree Narnarayandev during the pious month of Dhanur- Maas in the pious presence of H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Gadiwala. A large number of devotees from little children to the old people walking with the support of a stick throng together in Shree Swaminarayan temples early in the morning to perform Shree Swaminarayan Mahamantra Dhoon. Therefore it is an humble request to Haribhaktas of local areas of Ahmedabad city that they may not miss this golden opportunity of availing the benefit of rendering their services for Dhoon of Dhanur Maas. Host devotees of Dainik Dhoon and Maasik Dhoon during the pious Dhanur Maas would be offered divine Bhet. - Mahant Swami

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The Museum was inaugurated and while performing divine Darshan of 1st Hall of the Museum Haribhaktas felt greatly obliged. After performing divine Darshan of Things of Prasadi, it appeared as if the whole treasure house had been opened. After performing Darshan of all Halls, Haribhaktas come towards the last hall and inquired to Dasbhai, “Why this Hall is closed? What is inside it? We want to perform Darshan of this Hall also.” Just as Amrut (nectar) is very rare to obtain. 193 years ago Shreeji Maharaj used to preach the principles of Sampradaya as also Jiv , Ishwar andalso about Purushottam Bhagwan, Akshar Brahma, Maya, Ishwar and Jiv. Such questions were explained by Sadguru Shastri Swami Nirgundasji on Sunday 21/10/2012 in the evening from 4.00 to 6.00 hours in this last Hall. The questionnaire was initiated by Dr.Gangarambhai and all Haribhaktas availed the benefit of Vachanamrit. In the words of Swami, it is our luck that we have received the great scripture like ‘Vachanamrit’ describing Shreeji Maharaj vividly, which purifies our mind. In the last Hall, Haribhaktas had such a divine experience. - Mahadev C. Patel

NOVEMBER-2012 • 10 List of devotees who rendered their services under Shree Swaminarayan Museum Maintenance Bhet Yojna October-2012 Rs.2,50,100/- Amarish and Kamini Patel, Chicago Ahmedabad Rs.2,50,000/- Hiren and Gopi Patel, Chicago Rs.11,000/- Nirmalaben Dinkarrai Mehta, U.S.A. Rs.1,50,000/- Hanendra and Kokila Patel, Chicago (on the occasion of Punya- of Rs.1,00,000/- Shree Swaminarayan temple, Los Akshar Nivasi Dinkarrai Mehta) Angeles Rs.11,000/- Sajani Fashion – Nikol (through Rs.50,050/- Rupesh Brahmbhatt, Atlanta Balvant Polra) Rs.50,000/- Manoj Brahmbhatt, Detroit Rs.10,001/- Sudhakarbhai Trivedi-Ahmedabad Rs.30,500/- Saumil V.Patel, Chicago Rs.7,000/- Patel Ghanshyambhai Bapudas and Rs.25,050/- Sumit V. Patel, Chicago Patel Sankuben Ghanshyambhai- Rs.4,800/- Shree Swaminarayan temple, Ranip Chicago Rs.6,000/- Panchal Kaushal Baldevbhai- Naranpura ******** Rs.6,000/- Akshar ivasi Shantaben Lavjibhai Rs.1,00,000/- Karshanbhai Jinabhai Jesani, Solanki, Ahmedabad Baladiya (Kachchh) Rs.5,500/- Vasudevbhai Gajjar-Naranpura Rs.1,00,000/- Bhimjibhai Veljibhai Tank, Bodka (at Rs.5,001/- Chmpaben Gangaram Patel- present Dubai) Bhuyangdev Rs.50,000/- Shri Rajendrakumari (sister of H.H. Rs.5,000/- Kantibhai M. Contractor-Ambawadi Shri Mota Maharaj) and Shri Rupal Rs.5,000/- Hemant Mathurbhai Patel- Raja, Soni Raja and Shri Ratanbabu Ahmedabad Rs.25,000/- Prahladbhai Patel, Pareshbhai Patel, Rs.5,000/- Maheshbhai S. Patel- (Lalodawala) Ahmedabad Shiv Chemical-Vapi Rs.11,111/- Haribhaktas having ardent love and Rs.5,000/- Ghanshyam Engineering Works- affection towards Akshar Nivasi Bopal Manilal Laxmidas Bhalja Saheb Rs.5,000/- Arunbhai Jamnadas Lakhtaria- Rs.11,000/- Ankurbhai Dhirajbhai Patel- Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Rs.5,000/- Kaushikbhai Joshi-Ahmedabad Rs.11,000/- Punambhai Maganbhai Patel- Rs.5,000/- Gokulbhai Patel-Ahmedabad List of Host devotees who availed the benefit of Abhishek of Shree Narnarayandev in Shree Swaminarayan Museum October-2012

28/09/2012 Lalitkumar Jagjivanram Thakkar- Australia-Perth Ahmedabad. 24/10/2012 Naran Jadva Khetani through 06/10/2012 Arvindbhai R. Donga-Bapunagar Premjibhai Sukhpar at present 06/10/2012 Valjibhai Premjibhai Sabhadiya- Australia-Perth Mumbai 24/10/2012 (In the evening) On theoccasion of 07/10/2012 Bhikhabhai Govindbhai Parmar-New Janmotsav of H.H. Shri Acharya Vadaj through Mukeshbhai and Maharaj through Sankhya Yogi Rinkeshbhai Vimlaba – Mukeshbhai Kalolvala 10/10/2012 Shree Swaminarayan Mahila Mandal- Sudhakarbhai Trivedi-America Viratnagar through Sankhya Yogi 24/10/2012 Prakashbhai Muljibhai Kacha Ranjanba and Naniben (Kacha Saries), Leicester, U.K. On 13/10/2012 H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj through the occasion of Sthapan and Poojan Sandipbhai, Amrutbhai and Chiragbhai of Ganpatiji of Prasadi. 14/10/2012 Shree Swaminarayan Mahila Mandal- 26/10/2012 Akshar Nivasi Kamlaben Gajanand Kalupur through Nehaben Jadav-Maninagar through anilbhai 20/10/2012 Manjibhai Shivjibhai Hirani (America) and Rajubhai and Yogeshbhai. Narayanpar-Kachchh-Bhuj 27/10/2012 Shree Swaminarayan Mahila 21/10/2012 K a n t a b e n N a t v a r l a l P u j a r a - Mandal-Bapunagar Ahmedabad 30/10/2012 Dr.Manoj Jaidevbhai Brahmbhatt- 24/10/2012 Vishram Lalji Pindoriya-Madhapar- America through Sandipbhai Kachchh through Kantibhai at present

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NOVEMBER-2012 • 11 JANHITKARI SHREE HARI - Shastri Haripriyadas (Gandhinagar) The king Harisinh was cherishing animosity with Maharaj. But he did not reveal it to anybody. This is the most dangerous aspect of human beings. All the lake situated in the outskirts of the the animals behave as per their nature village Bhalgamda. Maharaj was waiting and temperament and therefore their for them. behaviour and conduct are predictable. Bhaktas how beautiful is this But human nature is unpredictable. A man incident!!! Shree Hari is always thinks something different and behaves concerned about the devotees and something different. Haribhaktas and thinks about their Once the king Harisinh heard that, happiness. So we should cherish the faith Maharaj is passing by the village of that, whatever is done, it is done for good Limbdi. Therefore he called devotee only. Naranbhai and asked him to bring nwt nrhLkku nrh {{ hûkf Maharaj to village Limbdi. In fact king yu ¼hkUMkku òÞ Lkrn Harisinh had conspired to dishonour su nrh fhþu íku {{ rníkLkwt Maharaj but innocent devotee Naranbhai yu rLkùÞ íkòÞ Lkrn. could not understand it. He was happy to think that king would perform great If we perform Bhakti while cherishing Samaiyu of Maharaj. But omniscient such faith and trust in Bhagwan then there Maharaj knew everything. So when would be on every day of our life. devotee Naranbhai came to Maharaj and H a p p y D i w a l i a n d N u t a n requested him to grace the village Limbdi, Varshabhinandan to all the readers of to his surprise, Maharaj refused to enter Balvatika. the village. On the contrary Maharaj asked • him to call all the devotees of the village CHARITRA CHINTAN- WAY OF Limbdi outside the village, if any of them HAPPINESS wanted to have Darshan. - Sadhu Shrirangdas (Gandhinagar) In this way, Maharaj passed by the Mukti and Bandhan are the two main village Limbdi but did not enter the village. reasons for happiness and unhappiness Maharaj sent Somla Khachar and Dada in life. Wherever there is Bandhan there is Khachar to king Harisinh of Limbdi. These unhappiness and wherever there is Mukti great devotees rushed in the palace of the there is happiness. And therefore only, king and warned him that, if he would do when the great Bhakta Kavi Narsinh anything which would harm Maharaj, then Mehta became Mukta from his wife and they would take its revenge in such a way child, he uttered these words : that, the king would lose everything. The “MkkÁt ÚkÞwt ¼ktøke ÍtÍk¤, Mkw¾u ¼Sþwt king Harisinh realized his mistake. Then ©eøkkuÃkk¤.” Dada Khachar and Somla Khachar But Vairagya is the master key to returned to Shreeji Maharaj at the bank of Con. from page 15......

NOVEMBER-2012 • 12 FROM THE BLESSINGS OF H.H. SHRI GADIWALA ‘ AND DHARMA GO TOGETHER IN LIFE’ - Compilation : Kotak Varsha Natvarlal, Ghodasar WE do perform Satsang and listening queens used to advise the king as and to Katha regularly. Then also it is essential when he would require or would be in need for us to lead devout and righteous life as of. But the king does not like his first queen per the directions given in the scriptures and therefore, he always ignores her. In which we should keep on thinking in our fact, the king loved her very much. Now mind. Everybody in this world has to the king was found always worried perform Karma; simultaneously, he has to thinking lest somebody would take away live a noble and honest life. There is always his youngest queen. Once the king a struggle of Good and Evil inside us. Early becomes sick, and he is now bedridden. in the morning, many of us think to sleep for Now it was the last time of life of the king. a while in the bed. This is Duryodhan in us. The king calls all the queens one by one He is symbol of Adharma. He teaches us to and asks them individually who was ready sleep and remain in the bed. And who asks to accompany him? No queen was ready us to get up early in the morning? to accompany the king except the first one Yudhisthir in us. He is symbol of Dharma. whom the king had always ignored. So we have to think for a while and decide This story is symbolic. The fourth as to whose advise should we obey. queen is our body. The the third queen is Parmatma never interferes in this struggle. our wealth and money. The second queen He watches everything neutrally. And it is is our relatives. And the first queen is our Parmatma who grants result of our action. soul. Now during the whole life, we take If one gets result of his actions, as per his care of our body the most. Then we keep desire and wish, then he would not do on running after wealth and money. We Purusharth in his life. To quench our thirst are also concerned and worried about our we have to drink water. To kill the deer, the status and impression in our family and lion has to run after it. To satisfy our hunger among our relatives. But we hardly listen and to take food from our dish we have to to the advise of our inner soul. So the use our hands and mouth. So without lesson to be learned from this story is that, Karma there is no result. Similarly, in order we should listen to our inner soul and to get emancipation in our life, we have to should lead a religious, honest and perform noble actions. We have to lead a straightforward life while worshiping our religious and righteous life. Maharaj. There was a king. He had four queens. • Among all the queens, the king loved the KUSHAGRA BUDDHI youngest one very much. He used to give - Sankhya Yogi Kokilaba all types of beautiful clothes and ornaments (Surendranagar) to the youngest queen. The king used to Our scriptures and saints say that, a take care of his third queen. He used to man who is alert in securing his Kalyan, spend his best time with her. The second

NOVEMBER-2012 • 13 should be understood as a man with sharp Ramavatar and Gopis of Vrindavan in memory. In 30th Shloka of 18th Adhyay of Krishnavatar could recognize Bhagwan Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, Bhagwan Shree and therefore they performed ardent Krishna has stated that, it is with Buddhi worship without expecting anything from (intelligence) that, we understand the form life. And therefore, they could get divine of Bandhan of this world and also the form Darshan of Bhagwan and could get of (emancipation). Such an emancipation in their life. Similarly, great intelligence is called Sattvik Buddhi. saints like Nirvikalpanand Swami Rajasik Buddhi cannot comprehend what is Haryanand Swami Purananand Swami Dharma or Adharma. It cannot either know were erudite saints but they could not what is Karya or Akarya. Whereas Tamasi secure emancipation; whereas great Buddhi considers Adharma to be Dharma devotees of our Sampradaya such as and Dharma to be Adharma. It also Jivuba, Laduba, Rajbai, Ladkibai, Ladhiba considers Sat-purush to be Asat-purush etc. were performing ardent Bhakti of and Asat-purush to be Sat-purush. Thus, Maharaj and therefore they could get divine its understanding is quite contrary to the Darshan of Shree Hari. This is Kushagra ultimate reality and Truth. Buddhi of great devotees which we all A man uses his intelligence granted by should inculcate in our life. Bhagwan for various purposes during the • whole of his life. Some use it to earn money IMPORTANCE OF DAAN (OFFERING) and wealth. Some waste it in satisfying - Sankhya Yogi Kundanba Guru Vasanas and Kamanas. Some use it for Sankhya Yogi Kanchanba any practical and pragmatic purposes. Oh Bhaktas! Importance of the Daan Some learned Pandits, study the (offering) has been described in detail in scriptures, learn them by heart and thereby our scriptures. Daan is considered to be uses it for noble purposes. But if one is not ornament of Dharma. Bhagwan has conscious and alert to secure his granted two hands. One hand to earn emancipation then it is not Kushagra money and the other hand to spend it for Buddhi. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Dharma, Daan, etc. it is stated that, has stated about this in 50th Vachanamrit of unhappiness should be tolerated but Gadhda First Chapter. happiness should be distributed. So till There are various yardsticks to there is convenience, we should avail this measure this Kushagra Buddhi. A Karma divine benefit of using our money and which is performed in order to please wealth for noble causes. We are the Bhagwan, is real Karma and only such trustees of our wealth and should spend it Knowledge is real which is used for noble for Bhagwan. Just as taking bath cleanses cause. During the age of Ramayana, there our body, listening Katha-varta cleanses were great learned people but they could our mind, spending money for noble not achieve Bhagwan Shree without causes and offering Daan cleanses our ardent Bhakti. The king Ravana is the wealth. glaring example. Even in Krishnavatar, the In Shloka-147 of ‘Shiksha Patri’, king Jarasangh and the king Karna could Shreeji Maharaj has stated, not recognize Bhagwan Shree Krishna. But “They shall donate one tenth of the ardent devotees like Shabari in their earnings, money or food grains to

NOVEMBER-2012 • 14 Lord Shree Krishna. Those with organize celebrations of great religious insufficient income shall offer one festivals in temples and shall give twentieth.” various kinds of alms to deserving In Shloka-155 it is stated, .” “My wealthy Satsangis shall Thus, importance of Daan is perform non-violent Yagnas for recognized even by the scriptures, and it is propitiating Vishnu. They shall feed directed by Shree Hari that, all the Brahmins and ascetics ain places of devotees should offer Daan, as per their pilgrimage and also on auspicious capacity. So let us understand the days.” importance of Daan and try to implement In Shloka-156 it is stated, the above directions of the pious ‘Shiksha “My wealthy Satsangis shall Patri’ in our life.

Con. on page 12 release ourselves from Bandhan. One can palace of Mayarani. After offering services, remain free in life only through Vairagya. Mayarani asked Maharaj to leave Vairagya Now this Vairagya should be that of and to accept the kingdom as well as two B h a g w a n S h r e e S w a m i n a r a y a n . princesses: O n e n a m e o f B h a g w a n S h r e e “økúnku fwtðhe {khe ËkuÞ hkò fhe MÚkkÃkwt, Swaminarayan is : ½ýk økk{ Ëtíke ÃkiË÷ nwt «u{Úke ykÃkwt.” “¼è±í ±ñÚ¢x²¢²ÎÝ}¢:”, “¼è±í ±ñÚ¢x²:” The king insisted to accept the It means strong Vairagya. How strong proposal but Varniraj refused saying that would be Vairagya of Bal Ghanshyam there was no need for Him to enter and Maharaj that at the tender age of 11 years, accept Grihasthashram. But the king tried He left home, relatives for Van-vicharan as to persuade Maharaj by logic and Nilkanthvarni. Generally when we go reasoning and said: outside for any tour for say ten-twelve days, “ßÞkhu Úkkþu òuçkLk ¼uh ÃkAe ÃkMíkkþku.” then we take with us, luggage and bags, so The king ardently requested Maharaj that all our comforts are continued. But with folded hands to stay in the palace. But here Bhagwan did not think about any Varniraj refused. At last the king resorted comforts and did not take anything from to threatening and directed the soldiers to house. This is strong Vairagya. keep watch over Maharaj and not to allow On completion of Tapa, Maharaj came Him to go outside the palace. The down from Pulhashram and came to village omniscient and omnipotent Bhagwan Butolpur. Maharaj took rest at the outskirts Shree Swaminarayan smiled at such of the village. Mayarani was the king of instructions and in no time went out of the village. Mayarani saw Maharaj and was palace. greatly influenced by personality of So in this way, all the devotees and Varniraj. The king ardent requested Haribhaktas should ardently cherish Maharaj to grace the palace. Maharaj Vairagya and Bhakti in our life then only we accepted the invitation and graced the would get emancipation in our life.

NOVEMBER-2012 • 15 Celebration of 40th Prakatyotsav of H.H. News And Notes Shri Acharya Maharaj in Mulidham On the pious day of Aaso Sud-10 Vijaya MkíMktøkFrom Mk{k[kh Shri Dashmi, 40th Prakatyotsav of H.H. Shri Acharya Narnarayandev Desh 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj of Shree Narnarayandev Diocese was celebrated On this occasion, H.H. Shri Acharya with great fervour and enthusiasm in Shree Maharaj released new publications viz. ‘Hajari Swaminarayan temple, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, Kirtanavali’ (re-print), ‘Nishkulanand Kavya’, in the pious company of Shree Narnarayandev ‘Bhakta Chintamani’ and blessed the saints and and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and H.H. Shri Lalji devotees who rendered their services for these Maharaj and in the presence of saints and publications. Among these saints and devotees devotees and Haribhaktas. Sadguru Shastri Swami Harikeshavdasji, When H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj, H.H. Shri devotees Shri Rameshbhai R. Marfatiya Mota Maharaj and H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj (America), Akshar Nivasi devotee Shri graced the temple, thousands of saints and Mavjibhai Visram Khimani, Kumari Sushilaben Haribhaktas performed grand Samaiya amidst ( D a h i s a r a - K a c h c h h ) , d e v o t e e S h r i beautiful music and fire cracking. All the Other Karshanbhai Jina Jesani, Ratanbai (Baladiya- Forms of Shree Hari performed Shringaar aarti Kachchh_, devotee Shri Kantilal Mavji Khimani, of Shree Narnarayandev and then graced the Sharmista, Neha, Shaili (Dahisara-Kachchh) Sabha organized on the occasion. The learned (at present Bolton-UK). Pandits and Brahmins performed the ritual of Besides this ‘Satsang Chintamani’ booklet Swastivachan-poojan-archan. Thereafter the by Sadguru Shasri Swami Harikeshavdasji and chief host of Prakatyotsav, Shree ‘Shree Harileela Sindhu Part-I’ booklet by Narnarayandev Yivak Mandal, Mumbai Brahmchari Vaishanavanand published by (Bhayandar) and the co-host the devotee Shri Jetalpur temple were also released. Vishram Lalji Pindoriya family (Madhapar- On this pious occasion, a documentary film Kachchh) (at present at Perth-Australia) and was shown on large screen showing the his sons devotee Shri Kantibhai, Vijaybhai, compilation of all the activities of H.H. Shri Sureshbhai and the son-in-law Shri Acharya Maharaj undertaken for the Mukeshbhai Khimjibhai Halai alongwith nourishment of Satsang and Sampradaya from K r i s h n a b e n N a v i n d b h a i M a n d a l i y a early childhood till date in various places all over (Morbiwala) (through Pratik family) performed the world. This beautiful compilation and film aarti and obtained the blessings of H.H. were prepared by Shree Narnarayandev Yuvak Acharya Maharaj. Mandal I.S.S.O. America, whose benefit was Thereafter, the leading saints and the availed by large number of devotees. members of the Scheme Committee At last all the three Other Forms of Shree performed Group aarti. On this occasion Hari granted blessings to the saints and the Mahant Shastri Swami Harikrishnadas, devotees. The whole Sabha was conducted by Sadguru Shastri Swami Nirgundasji, Sadguru Sadguru Shastgri Swami Ramkrishnadasji. Shastri Swami Purushottamprakashdasji, With the inspiration of Shri Mahant Swami Mahant Shastri Swami Shyamsundardasji of and under the guidance of Kothari Parshad M u l i , S a d g u r u S h a s t r i S w a m i Digambar Bhagat, the whole programme was Nautamprakashdasji (Vadtal), Shastri o r g a n i z e d b y B r a h m c h a r i S w a m i V i s h w a s w a r o o p d a s j i a n d S w a m i Rajeshwaranandji, J.P. Swami, J.K.Swami, Harikishnadasji (approach) etc. saints offered Yogi Swami, Shastri Vishwaviharidasji with the their best wishes on this pious occasion. services rendered by Shree Narnarayandev

NOVEMBER-2012 • 16 Yuvak Mandal, Ahmedabad, Bapunagar and inspirational on this occasion. Gor Vishnubhai Jivrajpark. At last all the devotees availed the Shastri and Gaurang Maharaj performed Group benefit of Mahaprasad for which services were Mahapooja. (Dr. Hiren) rendered by the devotee Mavitr Akshar Nivasi 2nd Satsang Sabha in Thaltej during pious Mavjibhai Visram Khimani, Manbai, Sushilaben Adhik Maas (Dahisara-Kachchh), Mavitra devotee with the directions and blessings of H.H. Shri Karshanbhai Jina Jesani, Ratanbhai (Baldiya- Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji K a c h c h h ) , K a n t i l a l M a v j i K h i m a n i , Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, Dhoon, Sharmilaben, daughters Neha and Shaily Kirtan, Satsang Katha etc. were performed by (village Dahisara-Kachchh (at present Bolton- Shree Narnarayandev Swaminarayan Satsang U.K.). (Shastri Swami Narayanmunidasji). Mandal in Thaltej-Bodakdev area from at night Shree Swaminarayan temple, Kankaria from 8.00 to 11.30 hours on 02/09/2012. With the directions and blessings of H.H. S a d g u r u M a h a n t S h a s t r i S w a m i Shri Acharya Maharaj and with the inspiration of Harikrishnadasji of Shree Swaminarayan Mahant Shastri Guruprasaddasji and Shastri temple, Kalupur, Mahant Shastri P.P. Swami of Anandprasaddasji of Kankaria temple, Utsav of Naranghat temple, Sadguru Shastri Swami procession of Shree Ganpatiji Maharaj was N i r g u n d a s j i a n d S h a s t r i S w a m i celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Hariomprakashdasji (Mahant of Naranpura During the Utsav, Shastri Yagnaprakashdasji temple) and Kirtankar Poorav Patel performed and the saints explained the importance of Kirtan Bhakti. The devotee Shri Dhanvantbhai Bhagwan. All the devotees availed the benefit Patel rendered the services as host of the of Prasad. Shree Narnarayandev Yuvak Sabha. H.H Shri Gadiwala graced the occasion Mandal rendered beautiful services on this and blessed the ladies devotees. It is requested occasion. to all the devotees and Haribhaktas of Thaltej- With the directions of H.H. Shri Acharya Bodakdev area to avail the benefit of this Maharaj, Shrimad Satsangijivan Night Saptah Satsang Sabha which would be organized P a r a y a n w a s o r g a n i z e d i n S h r e e every month on Saturday from 8.00 to 11.00 Swaminarayan temple, Kankaria, from hours. Contact : Shri Krishnakantbhai 10/09/2012 to 16/09/2012 with Sadguru Swami Shamjibhia Patel, C-10 Shangrilla-Meghraj Nirgundasji as the spokesperson. The Sabha (9825956220) Dhanvantbhai Patel (Thaltej: was conducted by Shastry Yagnaprakashdasji. 9825016453) Mahapooja and Chhapanbhog were offered in Poojan in Shree Swaminarayan the pious company of Thakorji on the pious day Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Aksharmaholvadi, of Amas of Adhik Purushottam Maas. Jetalpur On 12/09/2012, H.H. Shri Acharya Maharj S h r e e S w a m i n a r a y a n S a n s k r i t graced the temple at night on 8.30 hours and Mahavidyala, Jetalpurdham, established by granted the benefit of Darshan and blessings. H.H. Shri Aadi Acharya Shri Ayodhyaprasadji Saints from various places had arrived on this Maharaj, is completing 200 years. As per the occasion and offered the benefit of Amrut-vani. past practice, this year also Saraswati Poojan With the inspiration of Mahant Shastri programme was organized by the lecturers and Swami Guruprasaddasji and Mahant Shastri students of Sanskrit Pathshala from 21st Swami Anandprasaddasji, Narottam Bhagat, October to 23rd October 2012 wherein various Nirubhai and Poojari Muktjivandas of Muli and programmes in Sanskrit language were Hariprasaddas rendered beautiful services. performed by the students of Pathshala. Furthermore services of Shree Narnarayandev Dharmkul had rendered the services as the host Yuvak Mandal, Shree Hari Mahila Yuvak of this programme and H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj Mandal and Kastbhanjandev Path Mandal were

NOVEMBER-2012 • 17 had performed Poojan. Devotee Shri K a t h a - V a r t a . ( S h a s t r i S w a m i Ghanshyambhai Kantilal Shah family Chaitanyaswaroopdasji) (Ahmedabad) also rendered the services as the Celebration of Patotsav of Shree host and availed the benefit of Saraswati Swaminarayan temple, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Poojan and Poojan of H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj. With the directions and blessings of H.H. Saints from various places had arrived on this Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota occasion. Shri P.P. Swami (Jetalpurdham), Maharaj and with the inspiration of Mahant Mahant Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji, Sadguru Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji and Shastri Hariomprakashdasji an Sadguru Mahant Shastri Swami Devswaroopdasji, Shastri Swami Nirgundasji were also present Patotsav of Thakorji was celebrated on on this divine occasion. H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj Sharavan Vad-5 in Shree Swaminaryan had blessed all the devotees and students of temple, Jaipur, with great fervour and Pathshala on this occasion for progress and enthusiasm. Mahapooja and Annakut etc. were development of Pathshala. The whole performed. In the Sabha organized on the programme was conducted by Prof. Shri occasion, Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji Vasudev Purohit. and Shastri Hariprakashdasji (Makansar) All the arrangements were made by Mahant blessed the devotees. (Krishna Bhagat) Shri K.P. Swami, Principal Shri Vachaspati Katha Parayan, Jaljilani and Mahamantra Mishra (Mota Guruji) and students Dhoon in Shree Swaminarayan temple, Prakashkumar Rameshbhai Joshi (Shastri-3). Naranpura Services of all the students were very With the directions and blessings of H.H. inspirational. Saints, Parshads and students of Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji both Desh have been studying Std.9 to M.A. Maharja and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and with (Somnath University) free of cost in this t h e g u i d a n c e o f S h a s t r i S w a m i Pathshala. (Shastri Bhaktinandandasji and Madhavprasaddasji, Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah Prakash Joshi, Jetalpurdham) Parayan was organized from 03/09/2012 to Sabha organized on the occasion of 31st 09/09/2012 with Sadguru Shastri Swami Patotsav of Shree Swaminarayan temple, Hariomprakashdasji (Mahant of Naranpura). Gavada The devotee Shri Ambalal Magandas Patel With the directions of H.H. Shri Acharya (Shilaj) rendered the services as the host of the Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and with Parayan. During the Parayan all the Utsav were t h e i n s p i r a t i o n o f M a h a n t S w a m i celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Devprakashdasji of Naranghat temple and H.H. Shri Gadiwala had also graced the Sadguru Shastri P.P. Swami, 18th Satsang occasion to grant divine Darshan to the ladies Sabha was organized on 26/08/2012 at devotees. At last arrangements of Mahaprasad Himatnagar wherein Shastri P.P. Swami, were made by Dev Swami and Prem Swami. Shastri Vishwaswaroop Swami and Shastri With the directions and blessings of H.H. Harijivandasji (Mahant of Himatnagar) narrated Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota the benefit of Katha-Varta. 19th Sabha was Maharaj, procession of Jaljilani was organized on 21/09/2012 at village Samau celebrated on 26/09/2012 with great fervour wherein Shastri P.P. Swami, Shastri Ram and enthusiasm. The procession consisted of Swami and Shastri Chetan Swami had band party, tractors, decorated vehicles, horse performd Katha-Varta. 20 t h Sabha was carts etc. H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj also organized on 23/09/2012 at village Lodra participated in the procession. Padyatra of wherein Shastri P.P. Swami, Shastri Ram ladies devotees was also organized and in this Swami and Abhay Swami narrated beautiful way procession reached at Naranghat temple in

NOVEMBER-2012 • 18 the evening at 4.00 hours wherein H.H. Shri Taxiwala family, second Parayan was Lalji Maharaj performed Poojan-archan of organized with the services rendered by Shree Ganpatiji Maharaj. Akshar Nivasi Haribhaktas of Siddhpur and third Parayan was Bhagwandas Shivds Patel family member organized with the services rendered by devotee Shri Ghanshyambhai (Fuva) and his d e v o t e e s R a n c h h o d b h a i p a t e l a n d brother devotee Shri Natvarbhai Patel had Chandrakantbhai Patel. Fourth Parayan was rendered the services as night-halt of Thakorji. organized with the services rendered by At night beautiful programme of Kirtankar Shri devotee Shri Mavjibhai Ambabhai Dhaduk and Hasmukh Patadiya and comedian artist Drhuv (Abhrampur, Savarkundla) and devotee Dhansukh Tank was organized at 9.00 hours in Shri Rekhaben Kanubhai Patel and the pious company of H.H. Shri Acharya Gaurangbhai of Vadaj and obtained the Maharaj. At night H.H. Shri Gadiwala graced blessings of Shree Hari. the occasion and blessed the ladies devotees (Kothari Hariprakashdas) of the host family. Satsang Sabha in Shree Prabha Hanumanji Arrangements of Mahapooja at the temple, Jamiyatpura residences of both the brothers were made by With the directions and blessings of H.H. Mahant Shastri Hariomprakashdaji. Shri Acharya Maharaj, on Sunday 07/10/2012 Concluding aarti of Mahapooja was performed on the occasion of Antardhan Tithi of H.H. Shri by H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj. On this occasion, Aadi Acharya Shri Ayodhyaprasadji Maharaj, saints and thousands of Haribhaktas were beautiful Satsang Sabha was organized with present in the Sabha which was blessed by the S h a s tr i Gh a n s h y a m S w a m i a s th e H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj. Devotees Shri spokesperson. On this occasion Mahant Swami Ashwinbhai, Vipulbhai of the host family had Hariomprakashdasji of Naranpura narrated availed the benefit of this divine occasion. Katha-Varta. Shyam Swami Chaitanya Swami Mahapooja-Mahamantra Dhoon had also arrived on this occasion and explained Beautiful Mahapooja was organised by the importance of Dev and Shree Hanumanji Mahant Swami and Bhudev of Pathshala on the Maharaj. At the end of Katha, Haribhaktas occasion of Shri Hari Antardhan-tithi on performed aarti and availed the benefit of 10/10/2012 Bhadarva Vad-10. Devotee Shri Prasad. The Sabha was conducted by devotee Nareshbhai Bhavsar and devotee Shri Shri Ghanhyambhai Patel (Uvarsad). Hiteshbhai Soni rendered the services as the (Mahant Swami Vijayprakashdas) hosts of this Mahapooja. At last Mahaprasad Shree Swaminarayan temple, was offered. In the evening Shree Adishwarnagar, Naroda Swaminaryan Mahamantra Dhoon was With the directions and blessings of H.H. organized from 4.00 to 6.30 hours whose Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota benefit was availed by large number of Maharaj and with the inspiration of Mahant devotees and Haribhaktas. Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji of (Patel Ghanshyambhai, Uvarsad) Jetalpurdham, Shree Swaminarayan Shree Swaminarayan temple, Haridwar Mahamantra Dhoon was performed on With the directions and blessings of H.H. 08/09/2012 by Shri Harijivan Swami and Baldev Shri Acharya Maharja and with the inspiration of Swami – the disciples of Akshar Nivasi Gavaiya Mahant Swami Anandjivandasji, Katha Swami. H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj graced this Parayan was organised in our Shree occasion. Amongst the saints Mota P.P. Swaminarayan temple, Haridwar during the Swami, Shastri Ghanshyam Swami (Mansa), pious Purushottam Maas. Accordingly, first Sadguru swami Jagaprakashdasji (Kalupur), Parayan was organized with the services Shastri Swami Hariprakashdasji (Makansar) rendered by the devotee Shri Bachubhai andMahant Swami Madhavprasaddasji of NOVEMBER-2012 • 19 Prantij temple had delivered their inspirational Satsang Sabha in Chanasma speeches. At last H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya had blessed the whole Sabha. On 25/09/2012, Maharaj, beautiful Satsang Sabha organized H.H. Shri Gadiwala graced the occasion. on 16/10/2012 in the village Chanasma wherein (Kothari Bhikhubhai Dabhi) Shastri Swami Siddheshwardasji and Shastri Shree Swaminarayan temple, Bopal Madhavpriyadasji explained the importance of With the directions and blessings of H.H. Shree Narnaryaandev and Dharmkul. Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota (Babubhai Kothari) Maharaj, Pancham Gyan Satra was organized Satsang Sabha in Deesa from 10/09/2012 to 16/09/2012 in our temple. With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya Shrimad Bhagwat Dasm Skanda Katha was Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, beautiful organized and devotee Shri Himatbhai Satsang Sabha organized in the village Deesa Padshala had rendered the services as the wherein Shastri Swami Siddheshwardasji and chief host. Shastri Swami Dharmvallbhdasji Shastri Madhavpriyadasji explained the and Dhastri Vrajvallabhdasji were the importance of Bhagwan and Dharmkul. spokespersons. The whole arrangements were (Gunvantbhai) made by Kothari Amrutbhai Patel and Shree Narnarayandev Bal Satsang Mandal, Arvindbhai Sendhabhai Patel under the Ahmedabad guidance of Shastri Swami Dharmvallabhdasji. With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya During the Katha, all the Utsav were celebrated Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, Yatra of wherein devotees Shri Laxmanbhai Thakore, children of Shree Narnarayandev Bal Satsang Ranjitsinh Vaghela, Dilipbhai Patel and Mandal was organized on 14/10/2012 wherein Jagdishbhai Darji had rendered the services as Darshan of Thakorji was performed of the hosts. Himatnagat, Sapawada, Torda and Prantij H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj graced the temples. Mahant Swami of each temple had occasion and performed aarti of ‘Govardhan explained the importance of each place and Annakut’ and blessed all the devotees. Mahant temple. During the whole arrangement, Swami Harvallabhdasji and Harinandan Swami devotee Shri Ratibhai Patel (Member of had conducted the Sabha. At last all the Scheme Committee) and Rakesh Bhagat of Bapunagar had rendered beautiful services. devotees and Haribhaktas had availed the (Gopalbhai Modi) benefit of Prasad. (Pravinbhai Upadhyay) Satsang Sabha in Unad (Tal. Vadnagar) Satsang Sabha in Diyodar (Banaskantha) With the directions and blessings of H.H. With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj, beautiful Satsang Sabha organized Maharaj, beautiful Satsang Sabha was on 18/10/2012 at the residence of devotee Shri organized on Thursday 25/10/2012 in village Dilipbhai Thakkar wherein Shastri Swami Unad, Tal. Vadnagar of Dandhavya. Devotee S i d d h e s h w a r d a s j i a n d S h a s t r i Shri Udayanbhai Maharaj (Visnagar) was the Madhavpriyadasji explained the importance of spokesperson of the Sabha whose benefit was nine Dham. (Diyodar Satsang Samaj) a v a i l e d b y m a n y d e v o t e e s . S h r e e Satsang Sabha in Marusana Narnarayandev Yuvak Mandal, Visnagar. With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya (Tulsibhai Patel, Unad) Maharaj, beautiful Satsang Sabha organized Satsang Sabha in Lunva (Tal. Kheralu) on 19/10/2012 in Umiya Mataji Chawk wherein With the blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya Shastri Swami Siddheshwardasji and Shastri Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, beautiful Madhavpriyadasji narrated beautiful Katha- Satsang Sabha was organized on Saturday Varta. (Jivanbhai Patel) 1 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 2 i n v i l l a g e L u n v a NOVEMBER-2012 • 20 (tal.Kheralu).Devotee Shri Udayanbhai Gadiwala and H.H. Shri Gadiwala with the Maharaj (Visnagar) was the spokesperson of inspiration and guidance of Mahant Shastri the Sabha whose benefit was availed by many Swami Narayanvallbhdasji of Vadnagar devotees. Shree Narnarayandev Yuvak t e m p l e , M a h a n t S h a s t r i S w a m i Mandal, Visnagar. (Sumatilal Bhavsar, Lunva) Vishaprakashdasji (Vadnagar) of Sinemansion MULI DESH and Shastri Swami Abhishekprasaddasji and with the co-operation of the devotee Shri Satsang Sabha in Muli temple Rajeshbhai B. Patel (Vaduwala) (President of With the directions and blessings of H.H. Sinemansion temple) and members of local Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji committees, 5 t h Patotsav of Shree Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and H.H. Swaminarayan temple, Sinemansion was Shri Lalji Maharaj, divine Satsang Sabha was celebrated from 27th August to 2nd September o r g a n i z e d b y M a h a n t S w a m i 2012 with great fervour and enthusiasm. Shyamsundardasji on Bhadarva Sud-15. On this occasion, Shrimad Satsangibhusan Shastri Swami Ramkrishnadasji (Koteshwar Saptah Parayan was organized from 27th August Gurukul) was the spokesperson of the Sabha. to 2nd September 2012 wherein Mahant Shastri Shastri Swami Suryaprakashdasji (Wankaner) Swami Narayanvallbhdasji was the and Swami Bhaktiharidasji (Dhrangadhra) and spokesperson. On the first day, H.H. Shri Mahant Swami Devprakashdasji (Naranghat) Gadiwala graced the occasion and blessed all had arrived on this occasion. At last H.H. Shri the ladies devotees. On 28th August 2012 in the Acharya Maharaj blessed the whole Sabha and evening H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj graced the made announcement that, there would by occasion and grand Samaiyu was performed by beautiful Satsang Shibir for the children of Muli the saints and Haribhaktas. Desh . The whole Sabha was conducted by Thereafter, H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj K o t h a r i S w a m i K r i s h n a v a l l b h d a s j i graced the houses of the devotees and (Surendranagar) whose benefit was availed by Haribhaktas on 29th and 30th August 2012. In the large number of devotees of Zalawad area. morning at 9.00 hours on 30th August 2012, H.H. (Shailendrasinh Zala) Shri Acharya Maharaj initiated ‘Shree Hariyag’ Ranjitgadh Dariyari Lake (Tal. Halvad) wherein about 190 host devotees participated. With the directions and blessings of H.H. On this occasion 21 Kundi Yagna, Group Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji Mahapooja and Medical Camp etc. were also Maharaj and with the inspiration of Swami organized. Bhaktiharidasji (Dhrangadhra temple), On 1st September 2012, grand Shobhayatra Samaiya of Bhadarva Amas was organized on of H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj was organized 15/10/2012 wherein grand Shobha-yatra of idol wherein saints from Sinemantion, Addision, image of Shree Nilkanthvarni was performed Weehawken, Hyustan, Detroit, Chicago, and grand Abhishek-Utsav was celebrated with Florida, Cleveland had arrived. Mayor of great fervour and enthusiasm.(Kothari Swami) Sinemansion city had also participated in the OVERSEAS SATSANG NEWS Shobhayatra. Thereafter, H.H. Shri Acharya Celebration of 5th Patotsav of Sinemension Maharaj concluded ‘Shree Hariyag’. At night temple Kathi Haribhaktas of Gundali village had With the directions and blessings of H.H. performed acting on ‘Shree Chalisa’ Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji and beautiful cultural programme, which was Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and our relished by all. Future Achrya H.H. Shri Lalji Maharaj108 Shri In the morning at 8.00 hours on 2nd Vrajendraprasadji Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota September 2012, H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj performed Poojan-archan of Shree

NOVEMBER-2012 • 21 G h a n s h y a m M a h a r a j , S h r e e (Rajpurwala) and the devotee Shri Manojbhai Radhakrishnadev, Shri Narnarayandev, Shri Laxmanbhai Patel (Dangarvawala)- who R e v t i - B a l d e v j i M a h a r a j , S h r e e rendered their services as the hosts of this Suryanarayandev, Shri Vidhavinayakdev, Shri book. The programme was concluded with Hanumanji Maharaj etc. and performed Shree Swaminarayan Mahamantra and Abhishek of Shree Hari with ‘Keshar- Mahaprasad. (Shastri Vishwaprakashdasji) jal’.thereafter H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj Shree Swaminarayan temple, Washington performed Rajat Tula of Shree Harikrishna D.C. (I.S.S.O.) America Maharaj on the pious occasion of Pancham With the directions and blessings of H.H. Patotsav. And Sabha was conducted wherein Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj performed Poojan Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, Satsang of spokesperson of Katha and then performed Sabha is organized here regularly on every concluding aarti of Katha. Thereafter, the host Saturday. On 19th September 2012, the festival devotees performed Poojan-aarti of H.H. Shri of Shree was celebrated with Acharya Maharaj. The host devotees and the great fervour and enthusiasm wherein Poojan donors were honoured by H.H. Shri Acharya of Shree Ganeshji was performed. On Maharaj. In the Sabha Sadguru Shastri Swami 26/09/2012 group Bhajan Kirtan were Vishwaprakashdasji encouraged all by praising performed on the pious occasion of Jaljilani the valuable services rendered by the devotees Ekadashi. On the pious day of Poonam on 22nd and Haribhaktas. Sadguru Shastri Swami September 2012 also Bhajan Kirtan were Narayanvallbhdasji (Mahant of Vadnagar), performed. (Kanubhai Patel) Sadguru Shastri Swami Purnaprakashdasji H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj in Colonia (Mahant of Dholka), Sadguru Shastri Swami H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj had graced Shree Ramkrishnadasji (Koteshwar Gurukul), Swaminarayan temple, Colonia alongwith Sadguru Shastri Swami Dharmkishordasji Mahant Shastri Swami Harikrishnadasji of (Hyustan), Sadguru Shastri Swami Ahmedabad temple, Mahant Shastri Swami Vivekprasaddasji (Flordia), Sadguru Shastri Atmaprakashdasji of Jetalpurdham, Shastri Swami Vrajvallbhdasji delivered their Swami Hariprakashdasji (Makansar), inspirational speeches. Moreover, Shastri Brahmchari Swami of Chhapaiyadham and Swami Gyanprakashdasji (Colonia), Shastri Parshad Kanu Bhagat on the occasion of Swami Sarveshwardasji (Detroit) and Shastri Ekadashi and granted divine Darshan to the the swami Shantiprakashdasji (Chicago) and devotees. The whole temple echoed with Shastri swami Ghanshyuam Swami Kirtan-Bhakti. First of all D.K. Swami welcomed (Weehawken) granted Maun-ashish on this H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj and the saints with pious occasion. garlands. At last H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj blessed In the Sabha organized on the occasion, the whole Sabha and insisted the devotees to Mahant Shastri Swami Harikrishnadasji, have Niyam, Nishchay, Paksha, Aagya and Mahant Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji and Upasana in their life. The devotee Shri Shastri Swami Hariprakashdasji asked the Rajeshbhai B. Patel, the President of the devotees to cherish ardent faith towards Dev temple, delivered the vote of thanks. The Sabha and Acharya. w a s c o n d u c t e d b y S h a s t r i S w a m i Then H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj blessed the Vishwaprakashdasji. On tis occasion H.H. Shri whole Sabha and told that temple is a valuable Acharya Maharaj released the book ‘Shree link between the devotee and Dev. It is through V a r n i r a j C h a r i t a ’ b y S h a s t r i temple that Mangala, Sandhya, Rajbhog, Abhishekprasaddasji and honoured the Sayan aarti etc. would continue. Maharaj has devotee Shri Navinbhai Ghanshyambhai Patel stated that, there is no difference between Me NOVEMBER-2012 • 22 and Shree Narnarayandev and therefore we programme of Kirtan-Sandhya, Sankhya Yogi must perform ardent Bhakti and Poojan. The Manjuba had performed Kirtan of Nand saints festival of Ekadashi is that of inculcating self- and all the ladies devotees performed Raas discipline in our life. Garba. (Bhairavi Patel) Bhagwat Parayan in Colonia temple Piyoria Chapter With the directions and blessings of H.H. With the directions and blessings of H.H. Shri Acharya Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj, Shrimad Bhagwat Dasm Skanda Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj, Satsang Katha was organized from 28th to 30th September Sabha is organised here on every Sunday in the 2012 in our Shree Swaminarayan temple, evening from 6.00 to 8.00 hours. On the pious Colonia, and Mahant Shastri Swami occasion of Shree Ganesh Chaturthi, Poojan of Dharmkishordasji of L.A. Temple was the Shree Ganpatiji Maharaj was performed. On spokesperson of this Katha. H.H. Shri Mota the pious occasion of Jaljilani Ekadashi, Nauka- Gadiwala and H.H. Shri Binduraja had graced vihar was offered to Bhagwan. Large number of the occasion to avail the benefit of Katha. devotees had attended the Sabha. Mahant Mahant Swami Gyanprakashdasji, Shastri Shastri Swami Atmaprakashdasji of Jetalpur Narnarayandasji of Colonia temple celebrated had come to Chicago and the saint had blessed Utsav during the Katha. Mahant Swami the Satsang Mandal by remembering them. honoured all the devotees who rendered their (Ramesh Patel) services. (Pravin Shah) Shree Swaminarayan temple, Hyustan H.H. Shri Mota Gadiwala in Shree With the directions and blessings of H.H. Swaminarayan temple, Toronto and Shri Acharya 1008 Shri Koshalendraprasadji Canada Maharaj and H.H. Shri Mota Maharaj Utsav- By accepting the ardent invitation of Samaiya etc. are celebrated with great fervour Satsang Samaj of Canada, H.H. Shri Mota and enthusiasm in our temple. Mahant K.P. Gadiwala graced Toronto alongwith Swami and D.K. Swami has been granting the Sankhyayogi Manjuba and other Haribhakta benefit of beautiful and divine occasions. On the and ladies devotees during 23, 24 and 25th pious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Poojan September 2012. On Sunday Satsang Shibir was performed and Haribhaktas had availed was organized in the evening from 3.30 to 7.00 the benefit of performing aarti. On the pious hours. H.H. Shri Mota Gadiwala graced the occasion of Jaljilani Ekadashi, procession of occasion and first of all performed Poojan and Bhagwan was organized and Nauka-Vihar was aarti of Shree Ganpatiji Maharaj and celebrated also offered to the deities. With the directions of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi and then Satsang Shibir H.H.Shri Lalji Maharaj Camp for the young was inaugurated. All the aspects of the life of a devotees was organized in September-2012. lady devotee were covered in the questionnaire (Ramesh Patel) were all the questions were answered with Patotsav of Shree Swaminarayan temple, beautiful illustrations. Crauli On Monday 24th September 2012 in the With the directions and blessings of H.H. evening, Satsang Sabha was organized from Shri Acharya Maharaj, Patotsav of Shree 4.30 to 6.30 hours wherein cultural programme Swaminarayan temple, Crauli, was celebrated and Kirtan-Sandhya etc. were performed. The with great fervour and enthusiasm on birthday of H.H. Shri Gadiwala was celebrated 26/08/2012. on this occasion Tridinatmak by cutting a cake by Balikas. Thereafter, these Katha of ‘Shri Bhaktchintamani’ was organized Balikas performed Nritya, Raas Garba with with Purani Swami Vishwaviharidasji as the Kirtans. On this occasion, activities of Gujarati spokesperson and the devotee Shri Harishbhai School run in the area, were praised. In the rendered the services as the host of Patotsav. NOVEMBER-2012 • 23 Yogi Swami and Poojari Raju Maharaj Patotsav of Shree Swaminarayan temple, performed Shodasopchar Abhishek of Thakorji. Stredham Patotsav of Shree Swaminarayan temple, With the directions and blessings of H.H. Brighten Shri Acharya Maharaj, Patotsav of Shree With the directions and blessings of H.H. Swaminarayan temple, Stredham, was Shri Acharya Maharaj, Patotsav of Shree celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Swaminarayan temple, Brighten, was On this occasion Shrimad Satsangibhushan celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm Saptah Parayan was organized with Purani from 31/08/2012 to 02/09/2012. On this Swami Vishwaviharidasji as the spokesperson occasion Shrimad Bhagwat Dasm Skanda and the devotees Shri Rajnibhai Govindbhai Katha was organized with Purani Swami Patel and Madhubhai Govindbhai Patel Vishwaviharidasji as the spokesperson whose rendered the services as the hosts of Patotsav. benefit was availed by large number of Janmastmi and Abhishek Annakutof Thakorji devotees and Haribhaktas. were performed with great joy. Patotsav of Shree Swaminarayan temple, On 27/08/2012 Group Mahapooja was Sweden organized and the devotee Shri Suryakantbhai With the directions and blessings of H.H. rendered the services as the host of Shri Acharya Maharaj, Patotsav of Shree Mahapooja. On this occasion President of Swaminarayan temple, Sweden, was London Wilsdon temple, devotee Shri celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Manjibhai, Devrajbhai and Shivjibhai had O n t h i s o c c a s i o n P u r a n i S w a m i arrived and availed the benefit of Mahapooja. Vishwaviharidasji and Yogi Swami narrated Services of the devotee Shri Ashokbhai Mandvi beautiful Katha. (Kachchh) were inspirational on this occasion. City Bus No.30 has started from Isanpur Complaints regarding non-receipt of to Jetalpurdham issue of magazine Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service It is for information of all the subscribers of (A.M.T.S.) has started City Bus No.30 from our ‘Shree Swaminarayan’ Magazine that, Isanpur to Jetalpurdham. The bus would be any complaint relating to non-receipt of issue available from both the terminal points at a of the magazine would be attended to only frequency of 20 minutes. This has facilitated when such complaint made in writing contains our devotees to perform divine Darshan of the subscription number, failing which the Baldevjidada at Jetalpurdham. complaint would not be entertained. - By order

AKSHARVAAS Aroda (Idar Desh): Devotee Shri Kaushikbhai Kachrabhai Patel (age 55 years (son of the devotee Shri Kachrabhai Sankabhai Patel) passed away to Akshardham on 23/09/2012 while chanting the name of Shree Hari. Dahegam- Devotee Shri Shantaben Chunibhai Patel passed away to Divine Abode of God on 06/10/2012 while chanting the name of Shreeji Maharaj. Nandol- Devotee Shri Chanchalben Chhanabhai Patel passed away to Akshardham on 01/10/2012 while chanting the name of Shri Hari. Sanand– Devotee Shri Leelaben Himatlal Thakkar passed away to Divine Abode of God during the pious Adhik Maas while chanting the name of Shri Hari.

Editor, Printer and Publisher : Mahant Shastri Swami Harikrishnadasji for Shree Swaminarayan Temple Kalupur, Ahmedabad. Printed at Shree Swaminarayan Printing press, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur, Ahmedabad (GUJARAT) Pin-380 001 and Published at and for Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur, Ahmedabad (GUJARAT) Pin-380 001.

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