Commemorating the glorious occasion of Shrimad Rajchandraji’s 150th birth anniversary year, under the able guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai, Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur presents a heart- touching and riveting portrayal of the profound spiritual relationship between Shrimad Rajchandraji and Mahatma Gandhi: YUGPURUSH – MAHATMA’S MAHATMA A play of historic, cultural, moral and spiritual significance giving a captivating depiction of the pivotal role played by Shrimad Rajchandraji in the transformation of Mohandas into Mahatma. YUGPURUSH highlights the values of expanding one’s capacity to love and give selflessly, respecting diversity, supporting truth, fostering trust, building lasting communities and its increasing importance in today’s world. It brings to the forefront a powerful experience of looking within, upholding truth and fearlessness, as well as transforming character and consciousness. The play shows what began as an honest friendship, progressed to Mahatma Gandhi proclaiming Shrimad Rajchandraji as his spiritual mentor, with Gandhiji writing – “In moments of spiritual crisis, Shrimadji was my refuge.” – Young India, January 1926. The play brings to life this beautiful relationship which shaped not only Gandhiji’s spiritual life, but also laid the foundation for India’s Independence. Please click below to see promo videos for the play: Spiritual Relationship between Shrimad Rajchandraji & Mahatma Gandhi Theatrical Promo of YUGPURUSH - The Play GLOBAL SUCCESS Premiered on 14th November 2016, YUGPURUSH has travelled all over India and across the world with daily shows in multiple languages through eight simultaneously performing teams. In just 10 months, YUGPURUSH has completed 900 shows in 275 cities with over 600,000 viewers in 7 different languages. Following its first international tour to the UK in April this year, YUGPURUSH has thereafter performed in North America, Middle-East and Africa with tours planned to both South-East Asia and Australia for later this year. THE CAUSE This play aims to spread Shrimad Rajchandraji's values of ahimsa and satya that shaped Gandhiji's beliefs, and supports the construction of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital - a new state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital offering free treatment to the rural and under-privileged people of South Gujarat, India. Please click here to see a preview into the new Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital. For further information please visit www.yugpurush.org or email [email protected] ABOUT US Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) is a global movement that endeavours to enhance the spiritual growth of seekers and benefit society. SRMD is playing a key role in universal upliftment by actualizing its Mission Statement – “Realize one’s True Self and serve others selflessly” Embodying Shrimad Rajchandraji's teachings for the present age is Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai, the founder and inspiration behind SRMD. Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shrimad Rajchandraji on the occasion of His 150th birth anniversary year, through a monumental event of launching commemorative Coins and Stamps in Ahmedabad in June, 2017. Recognising Shrimadji's immense contribution to the rich spiritual heritage of India, PM Modiji urged the public to dig deeper and study Shrimadji’s writings and also commended the spiritual initiatives being conducted by Pujya Gurudevshri. Click here to watch highlights of the event. .