July-August 2012 Annual Subscription ` 60/- GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATION 3 July 2012, Ahmedabad 1
July-August 2012 Annual Subscription ` 60/- GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATION 3 July 2012, Ahmedabad 1. Swamishri greets the devotees on his way to Thakorji’s darshan in the morning. 2. Over 31,000 devotees attended this memorable Guru Purnima celebration. Sadhus and devotees in the celebration assembly at the Yagnapurush Sabhagruh. Inset: Swamishri blesses the devotees with inspiring words of wisdom. (Photos: BAPS youths) Title Cover: Swamishri was honoured on stage with a garland of flowers and malas during the Guru Purnima Celebration. Contents July-August 2012 Special Issue Vol. 35 No. 4 4 First Word 8 5 Bhagavad Gita, Adhyãy 2, Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga, Part 11 SWAMINARAYAN AKSHARPITH 8 National BAPS Youth Convention 15 All-India Youth Convention 21 Outstanding Achievers 28 “O Youths! Through You the 28 Legacy of Satsang Will Continue.” 32 GURU PURNIMA: Honouring the Guru Akshar Purushottam Maharaj 33 Ocean of Virtues 36 Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply In April 1978 Pramukh Swami Maharaj inspired and inaugurated Involved the first issue of Swaminarayan 40 Endowed with All Virtues 32 Bliss in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 44 When in Rome… bi-monthly magazine serves to enlighten BAPS youths, seniors and 48 Hindu Festivals: July-August 2012 well-wishers about the glory of 50 Living Healthily with Diabetes, Bhagwan Swaminarayan, the Akshar- Purushottam philosophy and the Part 2 Gunatit guru parampara. It also seeks 53 FAQs on Hinduism to inspire the universal values and traditions of Hinduism to pursue a 55 Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s happy and peaceful life by serving Vicharan 48 God and humankind. BAPS News 57 Pramukh Swami Maharaj Founder: HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj Editor: Sadhu Swayamprakashdas Receives Pacemaker Implant Contributors: Sadhu Vivekjivandas, Sadhu Amrutvijaydas 58 Inauguration of Designer: Sadhu Shrijiswarupdas BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital Published & Printed by: Swaminarayan Aksharpith, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad - 60 Grand Rath Yatra Celebration 380004.
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