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…

In the city of Vadodara, where Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan spent 50 long years of his life…

This year, on the occasion of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan’s birth anniversary, it was a matter of great honour and proud privilege for the people in and around the cultured city of Vadodara to have got an opportunity to host this grand event, that’s meant to benefit millions of people in their ultimate goal of salvation.

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan’s 117th Janmajayanti celebrations took place between Nov 10 to Nov 17, at the huge Navlakhi Ground, located in Vadodara, which happens to be Dadashri’s Janmabhoomi (Tarsali) and also his karmabhoomi (He stayed at Mama ni Pol).

We, the followers, are host, and the entire world is our guest!

Pujyashree Deepakbhai reached the venue on Nov. 8, where he received a warm welcome from the eagerly-awaiting Sevarthis, who were already on the ground, giving finishing touches to the pre-event arrangements and gearing up for the inaugural of this mega event.

On Nov 9, Pujyashree visited every department of work, blessed the respective Sevarthis and motivated them to give their best service to the visitors who would be here over the next 8 days. His words kindled into every Sevarthi’s heart, a determination to do, whatever was expected of them, sincerely and tirelessly, lovingly and harmoniously.

Then came November 10, the inaugural day of this grand event. At the onset, Pujyashree bowed before Lord Shree Simandhar Swami, Lord Shree Krishna, Lord Shiva, and also Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, Pujya Niruma and the Gods-Goddesses; he took their blessings and prayed to them for making this a fruitful event for everyone who had an aspiration for a happy and peaceful life, and anyone who had a seeking desire for spiritual enlightenment and ultimate salvation. With the blessings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan and Pujya Niruma all Vadodara’s mahatmas began with the pious Shobha Yatra with the Pujyashree. Here, he lighted a lamp, and helped this pious event commence.

Government of India released a postal stamp in the honour of Dada Bhagwan!!

On this auspicious day, in the esteemed presence of Pujyashree Deepakbhai and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, the Postmaster General of Vadodara, Shri Dineshkumar Sharma, on behalf of the Department of Posts, New Delhi, released a commemorative postal stamp of Rs. 5 in the honour of Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan. Every person witnessing this moment made a heartfelt wish that may everyone in this world come to know the Dada Bhagwan, and to whichever address this ticket reaches, may eternal bliss reside there forever!!

Thereafter, it was time for an entertaining cultural programme! A wonderful sequel of the drama, Ghar Ek Bagicho, once again stole away every heart, as it demonstrated very simple, easy, yet beautiful ways to adjust in life so that we foster loving and harmonious relationships around us.

The splendid satsangs from Pujyashree in the mornings as well as evenings, scheduled between Nov 11 - 15, were the major highlight of the day, where anybody could ask questions that bothered them and get practical resolutions for their problems-at-hand, to their complete satisfaction.

On Nov 11th evening, the Vadodara based Sachinbhai-Ashitaben’s famous professional team of musicians and singers, orchestrated a marvellous, well-co-ordinated Bhakti and Garba programme, where each one, with their beautiful performances, got all devotees, present in person and those online, immerse into an incredibly lofty Dadai Bhakti!!

On Nov 14, the day of Janmajayanti, Pujyashree, in his message to the followers, reiterated and reminded each one about their homework of resolving the interferences of intellect with the help of Gnan. He shed light on how we can apply spiritual science and help stop these interferences; also, he encouraged everyone to put in their right efforts (purusharth), by emphasizing, how it is imperative to attain this milestone of an interference-free state, in order to reach our higher spiritual goal of attaining a clear experience of the Soul.

Later, Pujyashree performed the Pujan-Aarti, and also announced that the next Janmajayanti in the year 2025 shall be held at Morbi. Thereafter, followers did Pujyashree’s divine Darshan and sought the all-powerful grace of Gnani to receive the spiritual strength so as to be able to overcome the inner weaknesses that pose as obstacles on the path of Gnan.

May the world attain the Happiness that I have attained!!!

On Nov 15, the Gnanvidhi took place, where thousands of spiritual seekers attained Gnan (Self-Realization) with the grace of Gnani and began their journey on the path of salvation.

“Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan had such compassion that it was his heartfelt wish that may this Gnan (knowledge of the Self) reach out to people of this country as well as to those abroad; and his wish did come true”, said Pujyashree at the time of inauguration. “And furthermore, Dadashri said that people in the share-market would attain this Gnan and the politicians too would attain this Gnan. Even in places where there is great hunger for power, people who have attained Gnan shall come there and shall do a great help to India.” Pujyashree added, while referring to the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, who has attained Gnan.

The Jova Jevi Duniya’s Theme park and the Children park were amongst the major attractions for the general public. There were various domes, each giving out a specific message, that could help one progress in the direction of living life the right way, so that we remain happy and so do people around us. People’s reactions to these shows were out-and-out positive as they got plenty to learn, and that too in an easy and fun way. Visitors came in large numbers, even late during the night, following which, everyday, the domes operated beyond their scheduled time.

In this event, more than 5000 followers worked day and night, and put together such magnificent arrangement, which left the public totally mesmerized. In every sphere, the execution was par excellence! With ordinary people at work, how come such an extra-ordinary outcome??. Maybe because of that one feeling cherishing in every heart, “May the world attain the Happiness that I have attained!!!”

Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Shree Krishna, who is lovingly called by different names like Baal Krishna, Krishna Kanhaiya, Girdhar Gopal, Govinda, Kaanha, Nandlala, Devki Nandan, Yashoda Nandan, etc. This year, this grand festival was celebrated on August 26, 2024.

Lord Shree Krishna was born more than 5000 years ago, and as we all know, He is worshipped by a wide section of society in India and many other parts of the world as well. The devotees revere Him in different forms, right from Baal Krishna to Yogeshwar Krishna. Every chapter of His life-story intrigues the masses and inspires them to go deeper into it and correctly understand why He said what He said and why He did what He did. One of His biggest contributions to this world is the Holy Bhagavad Gita, which although being a spiritual book, is useful to even a layman in solving his day-to-day problems, as it is full of ‘keys’ that help open up every ‘lock’ in one’s life, just that it needs to be understood right.

And to help us all understand Lord Krishna’s valuable teachings in its true spirit, on this pious occasion of Janmashtami, the Dada Bhagwan Foundation released a short film named ‘Tak Tak Tak’. This film very nicely and crisply brings us out of all our worries by awakening us to the fact that, ‘To try alone is in our hands, and not the result.’ Also, as the devotees of Lord Krishna, we come to realize our folly that, ‘How can I worry when I am surrendered to God; do I not trust God even?!’

During the day, in the campus of Trimandir Adalaj, a live Puppet show was organized that taught with great creativity, the lessons of positivity to the little kids. Later, in the evening, like every year, there was a Janmashtami special program. This programme is greatly cherished by every follower, because it celebrates the birthday of the beloved Krishna in the presence of their beloved Pujyashree Deepakbhai, getting just one glance of whose, in every heart, love and cheer springs!!!

The programme began with the live Bhakti where hymns in praise of Lord Krishna were sung, followed by a nice light drama on Lord Krishna, that kindled a hope in every household, as it showed how easy it is to reconstruct the loving bond between the parent and child, even when it’s gone to the brink of breaking down completely; all that it requires is seeing things from the other side as well.

Then, as the clock struck 12 at midnight when baby Krishna was born, a jhaankhi depicting the birth scene of Lord Krishna travelled through the Dada Bhagwan Convention Centre hall, as the young lad, dressed up as ‘Kanha’, performed the Matkifod event. Finally, Pujyashree Deepakbhai blessed everyone on this day so that we can follow all teachings, and maintain loving relationships in life and progress spiritually without any worries.