Announcements 15-10-2022

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Divine December (Tue, 20 Dec, 2022 – 1 Jan, 2023):

• Pujya Gurudevshri’s divine presence at the Ashram shall be for 13 days – from Tue, 20 Dec 2022 – Sun, 1 Jan 2023.
• Varsh Poornahuti Mahotsav (Wed, 28 Dec 2022 – Sun, 1 Jan, 2023):
  • The last Satsang Shibir of Kathopanishad will be held from Wed, 28 Dec, to Fri, 30 Dec.
  • Six enlightening pravachans on Kathopanishad Adhyay 2 Valli 3 by Pujya Gurudevshri.
  • The First Anniversary Celebrations of Jinmandir will be held from Sat, 31 Dec 2022 to Sun, 1 Jan, 2023.
  • To take laabh of Tilak to Pujya Gurudevshri, Arti, Mangal Divo, or Chamar of Bhagwan, Mithai-Swamivatsalya, Naivedya Utsav, or special evening programmes and live relay of the events, please contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah (Tel: 09821049338; contribute@srmd.org)
  • To take the special laabh of Param Krupalu Dev’s Mahamastakabhishek, please contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah (Tel: 09821049338; contribute@srmd.org).
  • Click here to register.
• Marathon Meditation (Tue, 20 Dec – Fri, 23 Dec, 2022):
  • A journey toward your inner centre through different meditation techniques.
  • Mornings will start with yoga, chaotic breathing and dynamic rhythm, to give you a highly-charged start.
  • This will be followed by a day full of creative techniques like – the power of transcendence, time into timelessness, seven chakra, balancing tandem, sound bath and sakshi meditations.
  • Renowned teachers will guide you through this marathon towards peace and tranquility.
  • Observing silence is not mandatory for Marathon Meditation.
  • Click here to register.
• Global Youth Festival 2022 (Sat, 24 – Tue, 27 Dec, 2022):
  • Specially designed by Pujya Gurudevshri for Global Youth, the theme for the festival is Meet the Real You.
  • This curated conference of 50+ events will celebrate the youthful spirit in the Ashram.
  • Each day has been designed to include all the 5S’s – Satsang, Sadhana, Seva, Sanksruti and Sports.
  • Keynote Address by Pujya Gurudevshri: The Master will light the way forward by His profound inspiration, penetrating wit and practical insights.
  • Wisdom Masterclasses: Immerse in knowledge-based sessions and rejuvenating meditations led by expert teachers including Brag Pitt: 101 Ways to Brag Better, Glow in the Dark, Meditation to Anxiety: Face & Rise and The War Cry.
  • Soulful Stretches: Align to your peace centre and start your mornings with empowering yoga and wellness activities. EnerChi, Sound Bath, Yogalates, Barfi Bootcamp and more.
  • Experience Workshops: Learn and interact in groups through insights, experiments and the ancient arts. These afternoon incubators range from A Lion’s Life, Mural Painting to The Breath Lab, Find your Flow to Gen-Z: Bloopers, Bloggers and Believers and The Art of Kintsugi.
  • Impact Projects: Uplift tribal communities, animals and the environment through a wide range of seva initiatives.
    These initiatives comprise Mega Multi-Speciality Medical & Animal Camps, Play Therapy with the Differently-abled, Health Education, Rural Regeneration, Miyawaki Medicinal Forestry, Give Light to Villages, Sensory Sheds for Animals, Plogging & Upcycling, Power of Dung and much more.
  • The GYF Concert: A special night of stirring live music that will transport you to an atmosphere of melody, devotion and enchantment.
  • Youth Olympics: An exhilarating celebration of sportsmanship through 20+ indoor and outdoor sports like Football, Basketball, Cricket, Volleyball, Throwball, Relay Athletics, Marathon Tug of War, High-Jump, Long-Jump, Shot Put, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis and Chess.
  • Hacks for Humanity: A unique hackathon competition to solve the world’s greatest problems.
    • Youth around the world will collaborate, lock on to an impact statement, be guided by industry leaders, pitch their plan and compete to provide the best solution.
    • The aim is to help the youth channel your compassion, courage and collaborative leadership.
    • Click here to participate.
  • The Higher Frequency – A Global Music Competition:
    • Record your vocal or instrumental composition or cover.
    • Get judged by the renowned duo Sachin-Jigar.
    • Winners will perform live at the festival, professionally record and get published on 50+ music platforms.
    • Click here to participate.
  • Ages 17-40 may apply.
  • Click here to register.
• Spiritualtouch Winter Retreat (Sat, 24 – Tue, 27 Dec, 2022):
  • Mornings will begin with energising yoga and Zumba, followed by transformational sessions on the Life and Works of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji.
  • Afternoon activities will include giving back to the community through gifts, games and beautification of schools, making delightful desserts and learning the skill of quick-thinking along with teamwork and the art of improvisation.
  • Evenings will comprise Christmas celebrations and dedications for the Divine, a treasure hunt around the Ashram, a street filled with zones dedicated to star-gazing, trampoline, art, music, games, magic and making lifetime memories with Pujya Gurudevshri through skating.
  • This retreat is open to all children across the globe from grades 6-10 for the academic year 2022-23.
  • Click here to register.
• Seva Yajna (Sat, 24 – Tue, 27 Dec, 2022):
  • For those who are unable to attend the Spiritualtouch Retreat or the Global Youth Festival due to age restrictions, a seva yajna comprising various seva activities has been arranged.
  • These seva activities include medical camps for checkups of neighbouring communities, screening animals and providing them care, planting a local medicinal rainforest and much more.
  • Please note that online registration for seva yajna is required.
  • Click here to register.

Diwali Shibir (Sun, 23 – Wed, 26 Oct, 2022):

• The Diwali Shibir 2022 will take place from Sun, 23 to Wed, 26 October 2022.
• Highlights include:
  • Pujya Gurudevshri’s spiritually enriching pravachans on Kathopanishad – Adhyay 2 Valli 2.
  • Inspiring talks on Kathopanishad by renowned guest speaker Pujyashri Bhupendrabhai Pandyaji.
  • Bhagwan Mahavir’s Nirvan Kalyanak Celebrations.
  • Elevating Quiz on Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut – Patrank 901.
  • Devotional skit by Shri Mayabhai Ahir.
• To take laabh of Tilak to Pujya Gurudevshri, Arti, Mangal Divo, Chamar, special evening programmes or the live relay of events, please contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah (Tel: 09821049338; contribute@srmd.org).

Diwali Shibir 2022: Kathopanishad Adhyay 2 Valli 2
Date	Details	Registration closes
Sun, 23 – Wed, 26 Oct, 2022	Reach: Sat, 22 Oct after dinner Leave: Wed, 26 Oct after lunch	Registrations will end 48 hours before the event.
White clothes are compulsory. Those who do not use online registration may kindly contact the Ashram Registration office. (Tel: 07285040000. Timings: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (Mon to Sat)). Click here to register.

Celebrating Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Birth Anniversary (Tue, 8 – Wed, 9 Nov, 2022):

• This year, Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Birth Anniversary; Kartik Purnima, is on 8 Nov, 2022 – one day before His English calendar date Birth Anniversary of 9 Nov, 2022.
• A special programme will be held at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

Forthcoming Pravachan:

• The next pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh will be held on Sat, 5 Nov 2022, in the evening from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
• A special programme will be held as a pre-celebration of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Birth Anniversary from 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm.