#VIRTUALTOUR2020

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Throughout the coronavirus-led lockdown, the Master’s compassionate heart reached out to elevate devotees globally with discourses, bhakti, meditation and more. Seekers pining for Him were elated when He lovingly embarked on the Virtual Tour 2020 between August 23 and 30 to interact with them over the medium of video conferencing from the Dharampur Ashram. What seemed as a mode of linking to people turned into a mode of joining thousands to the Divine.

Canada was blessed to be the very first destination. Devotees in Toronto and Vancouver burst out with jubilant cheers upon seeing Pujya Gurudevshri. Overflowing with emotions, mumukshus venerated Him and expressed their gratitude for a host of spiritual gifts received from Him. Some conveyed through words while others through tears of joy. Bustling with energy, the Canada Youth Group offered a dance dedication. Pujya Gurudevshri elevated them by saying, “Blessing you that may you attain success in this birth itself.”

Devotees of Antwerp, famous for its diamond industry, welcomed their Kohinoor, their Master, Pujya Gurudevshri with a heartful salute. They shared how Raj Katha had strengthened their devotion and filled them with immense joy while Patrank 166 pravachans had transformed their beliefs and altered their way of thinking. All were filled with thankfulness when the Master bid a farewell saying, “Stay very happy and uplift your soul.”

Carrying the message of devotion in their eyes, India seekers eagerly logged in for a meeting with the King of their hearts, Pujya Gurudevshri.

Gujarat

Atmarpit Nemiji greeted the master with a bright, traditional bandhani ‘khes’ on behalf of devotees. The Master’s tour around Gujarat included Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Surendranagar, Botad, Bhavnagar, Surat and Jamnagar. The Master’s magical words bolstered the spirits of seekers across Gujarat. Comforting the devotees, Pujya Gurudevshri said “You may be physically distant, but keep God in your heart always.”

South India

The cities on this leg of the journey were Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Puducherry, Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad and Hyderabad. Atmarpit Nemiji offered a traditional stole to Pujya Gurudevshri on behalf of the aspirants. Pujya Gurudevshri told the devotees “Param Krupalu Dev has tremendous creating power, conviction and connecting power, power of creating a compromising and confessing attitude within us.”

East India

Offering a Bengali welcome to the Master, devotees dressed in traditional attire greeted Pujya Gurudevshri. The Virtual Tour around East India was through Kolkata, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Kharagpur. Blessing them with love, faith and devotion Pujya Gurudevshri infused in them the security that He was watching over them, monitoring them and was with them all along. A song on Patrank 166 served as a dedication at the Lotus Feet of the Master. Inspiring devotees for cultivating nearness to the Lord, Pujya Gurudevshri said “Remember Him with a pure heart and He is there for you.”

West and Central India

Pujya Gurudevshri’s travel in these two regions included Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Akola and Raipur. Like a doting mother the Master interacted tenderly with devotees as they experienced His soothing, elevating presence in their midst. The Master guided the aspirants, “Love everyone, but be dependent on the Sadguru alone.”

Attired in Emirati headscarf, Atmarpit Nemiji enthusiastically welcomed seekers of Dubai and Sharjah. As if inviting and embracing all in the blanket of His untiring love the Master waved to all. During the adorable meet, hearts melted into tears when the Master affirmed their love and strengthened their faith. Signing off, Pujya Gurudevshri emboldened seekers with His powerful words, “No situation, no problem can break a person who is getting strength from God.”

Dressed in traditional robes and Omani turban known as ‘Masar’, Muscat seekers were ecstatic upon seeing Pujya Gurudevshri on the Virtual Tour. The Master expressed appreciation for the passion and enthusiasm with which Muscat aspirants imbibed the Raj Katha. Oozing love, the seekers expressed gratitude for His boundless love and compassion. The Master concluded the rendezvous with benedictions that “May you continue offering devotion to the Lord till the last breath.”

Pujya Gurudevshri’s tour to Kenya commenced with a traditional scarf being offered to Him. The Master’s effortless warmth encompassed seekers as they spoke about their innermost feelings. While some expressed contentment of an inner cleansing through Bhaav Pratikraman during Paryushan, others affirmed faith in Param Krupalu Dev and Pujya Gurudevshri and prayed for intense devotion while some sweetly invited Him to visit Nairobi soon. Lovingly blessing everyone the The Master concluded by saying, “Bless you with spiritual welfare. Bless you with auspiciousness.”

A decoration festooned with flowers and bamboos embellished the backdrop during Pujya Gurudevshri’s visit to Singapore. The devotees offered a Gujarati turban, symbolising the surrender of ego at His Lotus Feet. During the lively communication the seekers opened their hearts to Him. Inspiring constant connection Pujya Gurudevshri said that “COVID meant social distancing from people, not God.”

The Virtual Tour offered an opportunity to aspirants of Hong Kong to cherish their intimate bond with Pujya Gurudevshri. He told devotees to make the most of this lockdown for their spiritual growth. Pujya Gurudevshri raised their spirits by expressing that “A Prayer is the world’s best wireless connection.”

Devotees at Kuala Lumpur were thrilled upon having a glimpse of their beloved Master on the screen during the Virtual Tour. With great love and on behalf of all devotees a sweet dish was offered to Pujya Gurudevshri. The devotees had a magnificent time connecting to the Master and it gave an impetus to their inner journey. He concluded with “Bless you with spiritual welfare. May you stay connected with the pure Self.”

One of the spots of Far East Asia was Thailand where mumukshus of Bangkok expressed their gratitude and joy by singing praises of the glorious Raj Katha. He acknowledged the excitement on the devotees’ faces. Emphasising on cultivating a strong communication with the Divine, Pujya Gurudevshri said that, “How can he become weak if he writes every week, he will naturally stay strong.”

Pujya Gurudevshri’s Virtual Tour around the Far East culminated with Japan where the Master encouraged a devotee who had taken up a month long fast. The Master’s enduring compassion took many forms as He answered devotees’ queries, inculcated the passion for supreme devotion in aspirants and blessed seekers with ajna. Enforcing the value of divine yearning Pujya Gurudevshri said “Wish wish wish wish wish wish and it will be fulfilled.”

Seekers in Australia were taken over by a tsunami of love when Grace Airways carrying the Messenger of love, peace and happiness landed in the country. Providing a comforting touch of His ever-flowing warmth to some, rousing someone to work diligently on the inner path, guiding someone to lead a fulfilling life even amidst challenges – Pujya Gurudevshri filled every seeker of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide with happiness. Giving a child his first lesson on his birthday, He said “FAITH means Forwarding All Issues To Him.”

Pujya Gurudevshri arrived in Grace Airways to nurture the seekers of Auckland and to have a joyful exchange with them. Listening to them, acknowledging their emotions, guiding them and blessing them to progress persistently on the spiritual path; Pujya Gurudevshri’s compassion will remain etched in the hearts and minds of devotees. Giving impetus to the journey of transformation Pujya Gurudevshri said that “With the advent of a Master in life a cyclone is coming, and the roofs will get swept away.”

The London Raj Parivar arrived excitedly for an online high tea with their Highness Pujya Gurudevshri. He instilled in them the goal of deep devotion, taught the importance of performing roles yet practising detachment, and much more. Manchester and Leicester devotees too connected with their beloved Master. Pujya Gurudevshri said “We cannot brag about our love for God because we fail Him daily, but we can surely brag about His love for us because He never fails us.”

Joyous devotees across the length and breadth of the United States of America welcomed Pujya Gurudevshri with decorated homes, song and dance dedications, delicacies and flower offerings.

Eastern USA

On behalf of all the centres, Atmarpit Nemiji offered Pujya Gurudevshri a ‘khes’ with the hallowed name ‘Raj’ imprinted on it. Seekers from Long Island, Queens, Rutherford, Edison, Parsippany, Princeton, Cherry Hill, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. expressed their adoration for the Raj Katha. Tears rolled down as they conversed with Pujya Gurudevshri expressing their longing to be with Him. The Master’s words, “Faith is seeing the Invisible, Believing the Unbelievable and Getting the Impossible” resounded with seekers even after the session culminated.

Central USA

Devotees across Indianapolis, Chicago, Houston, Austin and Dallas were coloured in the Master’s love during the Virtual Tour. While expressions of piety were varied – some devotees expressed a yearning to see Him, others affirmed to increase their inner worthiness, while some burst into tears talking to Him – a strong current of adoration and love linked them all to Pujya Gurudevshri. The air reverberated with festivity and devotees broke into dandia-raas when the Master appeared on the screen for the Virtual Tour of Dallas – the Vrindavan of the West. The enthusiasm continued to flourish as the group danced and sang for Him. Explaining the importance of a Sadguru, He said, “What is life without a Sadguru? It is like an unsharpened pencil; no point.”

Western USA

Grace Airlines flight 166 arrived to Western USA to bless devotees of Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix and San Francisco with precious moments with their beloved Master. The Master’s virtual visit to Western USA witnessed the pinnacle of emotions when Pujya Gurudevshri lovingly interacted with Kalpit Dixit from San Francisco. Pujya Gurudevshri, like a caring father guided him to seek Divine help from Param Krupalu Dev to attain self-realisation soon. Pujya Gurudevshri’s satisfied smile and stillness left everyone mesmerised and speechless. Pujya Gurudevshri expressed how a devotee feels about his Master when he says “I am the weakest person on earth with the strongest Guru in the world.”

Through the Virtual Tour, Pujya Gurudevshri infused in devotees a renewed freshness, a pulsating passion, a firm resolve and an unshakeable faith. Param Krupalu Dev has proclaimed in Patrank 166, ‘The One who has attained the path shall help attain it’. And one could see it in action during the Virtual World Tour as thousands of devotees were seen speeding on the inner highway thanks to Pujya Gurudevshri. We bow down in utmost reverence at the Lotus Feet of compassion and love incarnate, Pujya Gurudevshri.