The Buzzing Spiritualtouch Summer Retreat 2019

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Spiritual Elevation

Filling their hearts with reverence and fervour, the mornings saw participants performing Jinpuja and reciting ajnabhakti.

The teenagers undertook a contemplative study on compositions written by Param Krupalu Dev. While the younger students dove deep into Mokshmala, the older ones uncovered the treasures within Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra and Apurva Avsar.

Besides, they drew inspiration from Atmarpit Snehalben, who shared her journey of spiritual growth under the guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri.

Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul teenagers benefitted from similar sessions. Summer Camp attendees, consisting of children in and around Dharampur also took part in various activities like learning from Mokshmala, Brain Gym, dance and much more. They also enjoyed a motivating session by Atmarpit Nemiji.

Skill Development

After every Spiritualtouch Retreat, students return home rich with a brand-new skill. Instructors from Deep Dance Academy, Mumbai taught participants some energetic dance moves. Additionally, the teenagers were introduced to the marvels of engineering, as they created a vacuum cleaner. Environmentalist Dr Binesh Desai, Recycle Man of India, illustrated creative awareness by showing teenagers how to make bricks from chewing gum. Sarvarpit Dr Alok Shah (PhD), conducted a session on water purification. Certified International Brain Gym instructor, Phoenix Centre-head Varshaben Shah, taught some signature techniques from the Brain Gym programme. Also, faculty members from the renowned ISME – School of Management & Entrepreneurship conducted a thought-provoking educational session.

The teenagers also imbibed life skills like compassion towards others, strategy, co-operation, lateral thinking, and quick decision-making through specially designed games. These included a visit to Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham, an obstacle-course walkathon, a maze, a treasure hunt, and team-building activities.

As part of the service outreach programme, the teenagers prepared for the upcoming Shrimad Rajchandra educational aids distribution drive. They cleaned distribution centres and aided the promotional endeavours to prepare for this event.

Devotional Dedications

After a day filled with learning and growth, the teenagers expressed their devotion and gratitude in innovative ways. Under the monumental 34-foot idol of Param Krupalu Dev, teenagers from all over India and students of Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul expressed their love through foot-tapping music, thought-provoking skits, and awe-inspiring dances. Heart-touching experiences from Samarpit Sharan Choksi and Samarpit Asang Mehta reflected joyous moments of living in the Master’s shelter. The outgoing Spiritualtouch children performed an inspiring skit which was based on the ingredients required to become like Pujyashri Ambalalbhai.

Launching the Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch Alumni

Pujya Gurudevshri launched the Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch Alumni, comprising of past Spiritualtouch students. It is designed to help root the youth in seva and enable them to take up more responsibility and projects in the future. They also organised games and activities for the Spiritualtouch Retreat participants.

Divine Gifts

Each standard was blessed to receive special moments with Pujya Gurudevshri. The final evening evoked mixed emotions as the graduates participated in their convocation ceremony. With smile on their lips and tears in their eyes, they received their graduation certificates in the presence of Pujya Gurudevshri and were blessed with the gift of a lifetime – a autograph from the Revered Master!

The teenagers revelled in the auspicious presence of Pujya Gurudevshri, the ambience of the Ashram and cherished the company of their peers on the journey of inner awakening.