Happy Janmashtami!!!

Janmashtami, as we all know, is a festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna with love and joy.

Like every year, the Janmashtami festival was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in all the Trimandirs this year as well; be it in Bhadran, the native place of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, or in Vasna, Rajkot, Bhuj, Godhra, Morbi, Surendranagar, Amreli, Anjar, Baroda, Jamnagar, Mumbai, Junagadh, Dhrangadhra, Bhavnagar or Pune and of-course in Adalaj too. Right from morning, devotees had begun to pour in in large numbers in these Trimandirs, to do the darshan of Lord Krishna and of the other Lords as well.

On the day of Janmashtami, Trimandir Adalaj witnessed a constant influx of people throughout the day!

The grandeur of Lord Krishna on his birthday was indeed splendid! And among the other attractions were a Janmashtami-special puppet show, named ‘Sheru ka focus formula’ and a vivid multimedia show, ‘Krodh ni Shodh’, hosted specially for the occasion, in the Trimandir campus. The lovely puppets of a little cub, a peacock, an elephant, etc. pleased the kids thoroughly, as they lightly, yet powerfully, illustrated before the audience the significance of praying to God whenever we are facing any challenges or want to come out of any of our weaknesses. And the multimedia show, very nicely, demonstrated how young Krishna, through a simple game of cricket, helps the little pals identify their own anger, understand the reasons behind one’s anger and also help others come out of their anger. In the same campus is the Store of Happiness that remains open throughout the year; here, visitors received two magical keys that could help resolve any kind of daily conflicts in life.

Pujyashree Deepakbhai visited the temple and did the Darshan of all Lords. In the temple podium, he gave darshan to all the new aspirants, with a humble prayer in his heart that may all be free from the worldly sufferings and attain salvation.

Later in the evening, at 9.30pm, there was a Bhakti program, arranged at the Dadanagar Convention Hall, in the esteemed presence of Pujyashree. The stage was very beautifully decorated and at the centre of the stage, stood a brilliantly tall, delicate yet majestically attired idol of Lord Krishna, that captivated the hearts of the huge audience that had gathered here for the Krishna-Janma bhakti programme. Vimal Bhai Mehta and the team was specially invited on the occasion to sing some melodious hymns of Lord Krishna and they did a fabulous job in keeping everyone happily absorbed in the Bhakti, relating with the lyrics of the hymns they were singing in the praise of Lord Krishna, in the praise of the revered Gnani!!!

Pujyashree too sang a beautiful hymn that carried a deep spiritual meaning, the lyrics of which were ‘Khulli sadak parmarth ni, Akram marg adithh’. And just a few minutes before the clock struck 12, came in a team of 14 youth boys, bringing along a graceful and energetic Raas-leela dance performance. At midnight, all eyes were hooked onto the little Krishna, who went up his friends-pyramid and with his flute, broke the earthen pot hanging high and thus completed the popular tradition of Krishna’s Matki-fod.

Soon, the entire atmosphere was mesmerizing, with the loud melodious chant of Lord Krishna’s different names playing in the background; and in the foreground, our most revered and beloved Pujyashree showering flowers on Lord Krishna, offering to the Lord his favourite maakhan-misri, cradling the new-born Baby Krishna, lovingly hugging Lord Krishna and performing the aarti of Lord Krishna.

Finally, Pujyashree gave an enlightening message to the followers, saying, Lord Krishna has been worshipped by people in various different forms like Bal-Krishna, Laalaji, Bansuriwala, Radha-Krishna and finally as Yogeshwar Krishna too; but even beyond that, the one in the elemental form (as Soul) is really Krishna; the body is temporary. Lord Krishna always dwelled in the Soul and not in His mind, speech or body and this is what He helped Arjun attain. As a result, despite killing crores of people, Arjun did not bind any karma. It’s the same knowledge that we receive from Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan; where we shall not bind karma and attain Moksha.

Guru-Purnima, which is celebrated every-year on the full moon day of the sacred month of Ashaadh as per the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to all the teachers (Guru) in this world. On this day, we take out special time and express our faith and gratitude towards our revered teachers for giving us the knowledge that has enriched our mind and has helped us progress in life.

In one of the hymns, Kaviraj describes:

Guru te kone kehvay jene jova thi sheesh jhuki jay….
Sadguru kone kehvay? Joi ne triyoge vandan thay!!!

Meaning: Guru (the Teacher) is One, seeing whom, our head automatically bows down in utter reverence…

Sadguru (the Enlightened One) is One, seeing whom, our heads automatically bow down in utter reverence as we pay obeisance to Him through our thoughts, words and actions.

Hence on this day, we also especially worship those, whom we hold in highest regard for being a beacon of knowledge in our life, and gratefully thank this Sadguru, for having guided us on the right path that liberates us, for inspiring us to move and grow on this path, for holding our hand firmly, yet tenderly, through all the ups and downs, and ensuring that we happily and confidently progress on the path and achieve our goal of attaining ultimate liberation.

Accordingly, with the right faith and worship oozing in every heart, Dada Bhagwan’s Guru-Purnima 2025 was celebrated on July 10, 2025, with great devotion and enthusiasm, in the pious presence of Pujyashree Deepakbhai, at Jacksonville, USA.

Early in the morning, the celebrations of Guru-Purnima 2025 began with the chant of the auspicious Trimantra, followed by the Namaskar vidhi, where everyone offered their highest obeisance to all the revered Gods and Goddesses.

This inspiring message from Pujyashree was followed by the Jagatkalyan Samayik (a short prayer for the salvation of this world) and Pujan-Divo-Aarti (ritualistic worship, chanting of prayers and hymns and waving lamps) of Lord Simandhar Swami and Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan.

Pujyashree was then garlanded, with fresh flowers, amidst the claps and cheers of the followers and the lyrics and music of the Guru Purnima 2025 song ‘Dada tamara jai jai kaar’ playing in the background, that devotionally charged the entire atmosphere!!!

Following this was the Darshan program, the key event, where every follower pays their obeisance to the Gnani, and very earnestly, asks Him to grant the strength to come out of every specific weakness that has been hindering the progress and posing an obstacle for the best spiritual effort one wishes to put in.

And finally, the day ended with a beautiful Bhakti, and a cute GNC Parade, where children held placards, displaying the Guru-Purnima messages given to us by Pujyashree over the years, thus making the role of the Supreme Guru, evidently clear to us - how He enlightens our path of salvation, how deeply He cares for our progress, lifts us at every level and ensures we move up the path of progress and reach the next milestone. Long live the Gnani and His grace!!!

Happy Birthday Pujyashree!!!

9^th May, 2025, a day that witnessed joy and celebration in every heart, be it an infant or a senior citizen, for it was the birthday of Pujyashree Deepakbhai, whom everyone loves, whom everyone cherishes dear to their hearts.   

At the onset, the Rain Gods were amongst the first to come and wish Pujyashree a happy birthday! They poured and bountifully showered their choicest blessings on Pujya Deepakbhai, that may you, year after year, every year and every day, continue with your good work of dampening the hearts that are drying up in the scorching heatwave of the vicious Kaliyug, with the downpour of the cool teachings of Akram Vignan; and may you shower in abundance the divine grace on this Earth, so that each of these hearts get transformed into a perennial river of love, that flows profusely with positive energy, and on its way, helps people progress towards their real destination.

Later at 8am, a special video of Pujyashree was relayed on the Akonnect app for the benefit of all the followers. This video was indeed a treat to watch!

At 11am, Pujyashree left for the Dadanagar Hall, for discourses in the ongoing PMHT shibir at Adalaj, meant for the married men and women; the topic being on interactions between parents and children. Pujya Deepakbhai has been ceaselessly and sincerely doing discourses almost daily, with various different groups and in various different formats; and seeing him do this, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan would undoubtedly be showering immense blessings on Pujyashree, as it was an ardent wish of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan that even after He’s gone, the jagatkalyan work should continue in full swing, to help alleviate people’s sufferings.

In the evening, Pujyashree conducted one more discourses, which went on upto 7pm. And at 7pm, the Dadanagar Convention hall, which happens to be a very huge hall, suddenly seemed to be falling short of space, as people continued to pour in, in big numbers for the birthday celebrations. As Pujyashree entered the hall, he was welcomed with a loud cheer, and people’s joy knew no bounds when they finally managed to get a glimpse of their beloved Pujyashree.  

Then as always, Pujyashree, with utmost humility, requested the followers to bless him graciously, that may this body of his continue to serve as a useful instrument for the purpose of fulfilling each and every wish of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan and Pujya Niruma related to jagatkalyan, and may this instrument continue to do the jagatkalyan work right until the last moment of his life.

Last month, more than 200 Senior Citizen followers had trained themselves on the mouth-organ, so that they could play the Happy Birthday tune on this auspicious occasion. To this tune, Pujyashree Deepakbhai cut the beautiful 3 tier cake, made offerings to Simandhar Swami, Dada Bhagwan and Niruma. He was then garlanded with fresh flowers, as all the followers, in their heart, wished him the very best for his long and healthy life, that continues to light the right path in people’s life.

Finally, everyone together enjoyed the delicious Mahaprasad that was hosted as a part of Pujyashree’s birthday celebration.

Following a bad weather forecast, a play that was to happen in the evening was rescheduled to 10^th evening. Accordingly, on May 10, a magnificent play, with the name, ‘Niruma ni Safar… Sevak ma thi Sevya ni’, was presented before Pujyashree Deepakbhai as a birthday gift of his choice!

Indeed, what a splendid gift it was?! It captivated the entire audience with the awesome acting, smooth screenplay, lovely lyrics, grand dance performances and impressive direction. The play was enacted so beautifully and so realistically that Pujyashree said, it carried him back into those times when all of this had really occurred.

The entire journey of Niruma, that began with the role of giving Seva (Sevak) and which gradually rose upto the stage where she became a revered figure (Sevya), was wonderfully encapsulated in brief - how at every instance in her life, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan moulded her, and at that time, what went on within her, how she came out of every situation and finally reached upto the stage of ‘Vatsalyamurti Niruma’!!

The artists then took blessings and pictures with Pujyashree. And finally, everyone went home with a smile on their face and a strong inspiration in their heart, that one day, I too, like Pujya Niruma, want to reach there, where Gnani wishes me to be. Jai Satchitanand!

In 2025, this auspicious occasion gets celebrated at Jaisalmer.

Yes!. Jaisalmer, for Pujyashree’s Gnan Day this year, falls on a Jatra day, when thousands of followers are touring along with him in a royal Rajasthan jatra!!

In the morning hours of 6th March, 2025, Pujyashree met a group of followers who wished him and took his blessings on this auspicious day. And thereafter, in the evening at around 5pm, 3000+ followers assembled in the golden city jaisalmer; making the desert look as if a sea of people is rocking on the shores of golden sand!

Everyone was having a good time together; while some enjoying camel-rides and some taking the gypsy-ride, while some under the sultry sun sipping hot tea and some managing to find a cool shade to sit at ease, some participating in games and fun activities and some, more than satisfied in just watching and cheering. But,… as soon as Pujyashree’s car came in, followers left everything that they were busy with, and with a great cheer, welcomed him with clapping hands, smiling faces and dancing hearts.

A fresh round of sand games then got played in the presence of Pujyashree, where neither losing nor winning mattered to anyone, just participating in it was giving fun to everyone. And soon after, all got ready for a bhakti Garba in the Rann! Yes, surrounding the desert, special sound system arrangements were made, so that Dada's melodious devotional songs could play. And to its tune, followers, very gracefully and happily gliding over the sand dunes, made big rounds around Pujyashree’s chair; which was indeed a captivating sight to see!

Later, as sun was setting and bhakti rising at its peak; so that people can get best darshan, Pujyashree climbed onto the Thar desert car, went still high up onto the seat, and then rotating around, ensured that each one in the crowd gets a glimpse of their dearest Pujyashree to their heart’s content. Even those not present on the scene felt as if they are a part of this charged atmosphere by witnessing Pujyashree’s compassion by joining the live telecast.

Later, at night, the followers once again assembled to celebrate Pujyashree’s Gnan Day. To start with, there was a drama titled ‘Jatra etle shu?.’, which through a very light comedy, highlighted the significance of what Jatra truly means when along with us is Gnani. It was followed by a medley, specifically designed for the occasion and dedicated with love to our beloved Pujyashree.

Pujyashree then bowed down and sought blessings from all the followers. Everyone then sang the song wishing him, Happy Gnan Day to you, as he cut the cake and sought blessings from Lord Simandhar Swami, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, Pujya Niruma. He was garlanded with fresh flowers then. And thereafter, happened Swami-Dada Aarti.

After that, Pujyashree gave a special message to followers, which they may choose to practice the next day for enhancing their spiritual awareness. And finally, Pujyashree did the vidhi, praying for every follower that may all have good strength to make best progress on the path of salvation.

On this occasion, we all also very humbly pray to Lord Simandhar Swami, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, Pujya Niruma and all Dev-Devis that, “May Pujyashree live a long and healthy life, may all his heart-felt intents on the path of salvation be fulfilled, may his mind, speech and body continue to tirelessly support every spiritual seeker's intent of progressing on the spiritual path, and may his love touch the hearts of every person on this Earth.”

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan gave this world a unique concept of ‘Trimandir’, where all Gods-Goddesses of most Hindu religions share equal reverence on the same platform. Pujya Niruma and Pujyashree Deepakbhai then took forward this concept, and by constructing Trimandirs, as inspired by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, at various places in different cities far and wide, ensured that the inner intent of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan continues to be fulfilled in its true meaning.

This year, a grand celebration of a yet another Trimandir’s Pran Pratishtha event took place between Feb 12 – Feb 17, at Pune, in Maharashtra, India.

On this occasion, Pujyashree Deepakbhai Desai reached Pune on Feb 11. He visited the Trimandir premises located on the Pune - Bengaluru Highway Road, Near Khed Shivapur, Varve B.K, and received a quick update about this newly constructed temple and the preparations-in-progress.

On Feb 12, as Pujyashree entered into the hall for the Satsang, thousands of Mahatmas welcomed him with lofty feelings of reverence, gratitude and surrender and overwhelming emotions of joy, enthusiasm and cheer. They were swinging and swaying to the rhythm of the song, composed specially for the current event. On Feb 13, two more spiritual discourses took place.

The Bhaav Pran Pratishtha done at Trimandir is wonderful!

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan’s Pran Pratishtha vidhi is such, whereby life is instilled in every idol, and through these idols, for thousands of years, human beings whoever come and do its darshan, shall continue to get results as if the Lord and the Gods-Goddesses are present here, live!!

Since, the Trimandir comprises of three temples, the temple of Tirthankar Lord Shri Simandhar Swami, the temple of Lord Shri Krishna and the temple of Lord Shiva, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony was scheduled over three days i.e. from Feb 14 – 16.

On Feb 14, Pujyashree performed the sacred bhaav Pran Pratishtha for the idols of Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Maa Padmavati, the future Tirthankara Lord Padmanabh Prabhu and Param Pujya Dada and Pujya Niruma. It was then followed by the Poojan-Bhakti-Aarti of these deities, where people participated in huge numbers and upon paying their obeisance, they prayed to Lord Shiva that, “Oh Neelkanth, the poison that comes forth during our worldly interactions, in the form of sufferings, insults or losses of any kind; may we also, just like you, be able to drink this poison with a Pure intent, and Give blessings to the other person (nimit), we see him/her flawless. This would indeed be our true bhakti towards you.” Later in the evening, there was Gnan-Vidhi (the original scientific experiment for Self-realisation which can be attained within two hours) conducted by Pujyashree Deepakbhai.

Then on Feb 15th, Pujyashree performed the sacred bhaav Pran Pratishtha for the idols of Lord Shri Krishna, Tulja Bhavani Maa, Chakreshwari Maa, Sai Baba, Amba Maa, Bhadrakali Maa and Pujya Dada Bhagwan. Thereafter, as the Pujan-Bhakti-Aarti of these deities happened, the joy of people knew no bounds.

Feb 16th… the Final Pratishtha Day!

This day, Pujyashree performed the most sacred bhaav Pratishtha for the idols of Lord Simandhar Swami, the Living Tirthankar, Lord Rishabhdev Bhagwan, Lord Ajitnath Bhagwan, Lord Parshvanath Bhagwan, Lord Mahavir Bhagwan, Chandrayan Yaksh Dev, Panchanguli Yakshini Devi and Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel was also present on the occasion. After the Pratishtha was completed, he garlanded Pujyashree and took His blessings.

Next was the event of unfurling the flags on the three shikhars of the three temples of Trimandir. People were jubilant to see one-by-one flags open up and as each flag opened, every person prayed that touching this flag, wherever the winds go, may it keep enhancing the mission of salvation of the world.

The Bhakti of Lord Simandhar Swami

Soon after the Completing the rituals of flag fluttering of all 3 temples, people joined in for the Poojan-Bhakti-Aarti program, where beginning from Lord Simandhar Swami, every Tirthankar Lord’s Abhishek was done and their Puja was performed. And while this was happening, in complete sync, melodious hymns were sung by devotees. Finally, every Lord and God-Goddess was adorned with lovely garlands and beautiful ornaments.

Later, the temple was opened up for everyone to have an enchanting darshan of all the deities! From 5pm onwards, there was a musical Bhakti programme, where listening to every devotional song, each one yearned to establish a strong link with the Living God, Shri Simandhar Swami through the grace of the Living Gnani. On this occasion, Pujyashree assured everyone that all our intents will be fulfilled, but they should be for liberation from this worldly cycle.

On Feb 17, there was the Dwar-opening ceremony, where Pujyashree opened the doors to Lord Simandhar swami and other deities and performed the Aarti. Later, the volunteers who gave brilliant seva through this event, shared their experiences with Pujyashree and took His blessings.

Thus, one more grand event gave way to the many more events that are on the way. See you soon in the next post…