|
27th Gyansatra
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
Ahmedabad
Like every year, this year also Gyansatra is organised at Ahmedabad Gurukul from 6th to 11th Aug, 2003.
On Wednesday, 6th Aug, first part of Gyansatra began at Sahajanand
bunglows, the residence of Yajmans. Shree Gopalbhai, Shree Mohanbhai,
Shree Hasmukhbhaibhai, Shree Rajubhai, Shree Karashanbhai Mavajibhai
Patel Family, A.N. Shree Mulajibhai Patolia (by Shree Rajubahi M.
Patolis, Shree Odhavajibhai Jadavjibhai Patel, Shree Rameshbhai
Asondaria, Shree Ashwinbhai Shiroya, Shree Hasmukhbhai Patadiya,
Shree Prafulbhai Kachhadia, Shree Rasikbhai (Nilkanth Medical),
Shree Viththalbhai Padhara, Shree Devachandbhai, Shree Dhirubhai
Savalia, Shree Jerambhai Savaia, Shree Shantibhai Dhanani, Shree
Mahendrabhai, Ravi Computers and all members of Sahajanad Bungalows,
who had the great opportunity to sponsor Gyansatra. Saints
worshipped the holy Pothi of 'Satsangi Jivan'. The Haribhaktas gave
a warm welcome to all the saints & honored them with garlands.
Saints blessed the Yajman's Family members.
Saints along with the 'Pothi' and Haribhaktas arrived to the
residence of Shree Odhavjibhai Patel. Once again the Pothi
was worshipped amidst recitation of Shree Narayana Sukta. From
here the first leg of Pothi Yatra procession of began.
The grand procession, consisting of 5 chariots where in the saints
were seated also had elephant & horses along with Bands &
traditional musical instruments. Haribhaktas who
were part of the procession were fully immersed in Kirtan & Dhoon. After 2
hours the procession entered Gurukul. The Rathyatra was
given a warn welcome.
Yajmans of Gyansatra worshipped 'Pothi' and orator,
in the Holy presence of Brahmanistha Shree Jogi Swamiji,
thus marking the auspicious beginning of the Gyansatra. Vedic chants
from all the four Vedas were recited by Pandits.
In the first session Mahatmya-importance of 'Satsangi Jivan'
was narrated by Purani Shree Krishnapriyadasji.
In the end Pujya Purani Swami Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji blessed the
gathering of Haribhaktas.
Thursday, 7th Aug 2003, 2nd
day of Gyansatra, Pujya Swami Shree Krishnapriyadsji delivered a
discourse of Janmotsav. Pujya Swami Shree Devprasaddasji spoke on
Vachnamrut which was fully thought provoking to the devotees.
In the evening Pujya Swami
Madhavjivandasji narrated the childhood incidents of Shree
Ghanashyam Maharaj. Pujya
Nandkishore Swamiji spoke on the incidences of Saints & devotees.
Pujya Narayanprasad Swamiji enthralled the Haribhakta with his
inspirational speech.
In night, Gurukul students
who themselves are musicians organised a melodious kirtan-bhakti.
Pujya Balkrishnadasji Swami and Pujya Devprasaddasji Swami released a new cassette
and CD named 'Insaniyat' Sung by our student Shree Vinod Patel.
On the third day of the Gyansatra in addition to kirtan-bhakti
during 2:45pm to 3:45pm and
discourses, following were the specie of the day.
In the afternoon, Sdg. Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami and Sdg.
Purani Shree Gyanswarupdasji Swami were given a warm and hearty
welcome by saints and Haribhaktas.
During 9:00pm to 11:30pm, various 'Rass' like 'Katchchhi
Raas', 'Sorthi Raas', 'Gujarati Raas', 'Paramhans Raas' etc.. were performed as a part of
'THAKER THALI'.
In the divine presence of Brahmnistha Shree Jogi Swami, Sdg.
Purani Shree Shreeharidasji Swami, Sdg. Purani Shree Devprasaddasji
Swami and Sdg. Purani Shree
Dharmavallabhswami were honoured
on the eve of attaining honourable title of 'SADGURU'
in the end Thaker-thali' prasad was distributed by elder saints to all Haribhaktas. The event was certainly one of the most memorable.
4th day of Gyansatra. In the morning Dental Camp was conducted which
benefited more than 50 patients.
In the night, students of Ahmedabad Gurukul presented series of
patriotic and cultural programs like Drama, Raas and Pyramid.
The programs were inspiring and adventures in nature.
5th day of Gyansatra, morning session was full of events related to
social services. A Blood Camp was conducted where in saints also
donated blood resulting in the collection 215 numbers of bottles
which shall be used for life saving purpose.
An
Eye Camp was organised in which 86 patients were treated. An Ayurvedic
camp was also held which benefited over 50 patients. On every
Sunday in the afternoon Ayurvedic Clinic is open for Ayurvedic
Treatments at Gurukul Ahmedabad.
In the evening, the students of English medium school and Sanskrit
Mahavidyala from SGVP-Chharodi
presented a series of programmes like Sanskrit Antakshari, 'Swami
ni Vato' in eight languages and patriotic programmes.
A
mesmerising magic show was also presented by 6th standard student, Patel Gaurav, who held the audience spell bound for more than one and a
half hours. Patel Gaurav performs magic shows only for charity hence
deserves appreciation from all.
On the day of 'Purnahuti' - 11th Aug, Purani Shree
Krishnapriyadasji narrated the Katha. In the end, Poojan of
Thakorji was performed with Janmangal and Tulsipatra. All Devotees
had Bhojan Prasad.
|
