Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan's 117th Janma Jayanti

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!!!”