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Satsang
Shibir - U.K. London, (KEELE Univ.)
The aims of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul are according to the
principles of spreading ‘SADVIDYA’ as propagated by Bhagvan
Shree Swaminarayan. For this gurukul, imparting value based
education integrated with ancient culture and modern education
is of utmost priority. Hence, for the first time a wonderful
Yuva Sanskar Satsang Shibir was organized in Europe, at the
campus of world famous KEELE University. This four days
satsang shibir was jointly organized in association with Shree
Kachchh Swaminarayan Mandir, East London.
Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami, Sadguru
Shastri Swami Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami, Purani Shree
Hariswarupdasji Swami and Purani Shree Madhavjivandasji Swami
along with other saints conducted discourses highlighting the
importance of culture and Satsang in attractive way for the
benefit of new generation and brought up in England.
The program began with lighting of a lamp, at 200 miles away
form London at the lush filled, eye pleasing green surrounding
campus of KEELE University.
Sdg. Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami in his inaugural
ceremonial speech said that the objective of arranging this
Shibir was to give a proper understanding and realization of
‘Hindu religion’ and Indian culture to all Haribhaktas staying
away from mother land.
Swamiji also said that because of the principles of
Swaminarayan Sampradaya and the vision of founder Shastrijee
Maharaj, today Haribhaktas have prosperously settled in
foreign land.
By concentrating on the Murti and by performing austerity
measures like Dhyan, Yoga, Pranayam, Japa-Tapa one could help
the self as well as society by properly utilizing the valuable
human power.
Rashtriya Swayam Seva Sangh is known as Hindu Rashtriya Swayam
Sevak Sangh in Europe. The chief co-ordinator of Hindu
Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh, Europe and Africa Dr. Ramjee
Vaidya was the chief guest who narrated the importance of
tracing our root in India (Mother land). He also said that by
keeping the identity of being Indian we have to spread our
religion and culture in foreign land.
Dr. Vaidya appreciated the NRIs who had progressed well in
their business and stressed that luxury will give material
happiness only. And for mental happiness organizing such
Shibirs was necessary and the only way out. Appreciating
Rajkot Gurukul for its social service and education
activities, Dr. Vaidya said there is necessity of such
Gurukuls in England and other parts of Europe.
Thought provoking discourses of Sadguru Mahant Shree
Devkrishnadasji Swami held the Haribhaktas spell bound. The
discourses of Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami were
very much inspiring and thought provoking as they covered the
topics on Seva, Bhakti and Tyag for leading a successful life
by nourishing Satsang movement.
Purani Shree Hariswarupdasji Swami in his discourse spoke on
duties of human life, Satsang and various charitras of Shree
Swaminarayan Bhagavan very effectively. Sadguru Shastri Shree
Madhavjivandasji Swami won the hearts of boys and youth by
preaching them religion, devotion, culture, Pooja Vidhi and
Satsang Vidhi in a playful manner.
Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami received Greetings
of Best Wishes for the grand success of this Shibir from His
Excellency Shree Ronen Sen, Indian high commissioner, London.,
Hon’ble minister Shree P.C. Haldar, Hon’ble council general of
Birmingham Shree H.P.Sharma, Mr. Kithvaz, Hon’ble member of
Leicester assembly, Dr. Nandakumar, Executive Director,
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, Hon’ble President Shree
Maneklal, Dr. Vallbhbhai Kathiriya, Hon’ble minister Govt. of
India, Shrimati Bhavanaben Chikhaliya and many other social
and political leaders.
Shree Madhavjivandasji Swami, Shree Haripriyadasji Swami,
Shree Vishwaswarupdasji Swami, Shree Govindprasaddasji Swami,
Shree Haribaldasji Swami and Shree Muniswarupdasji Swami
expressed their happiness and appreciated the eagerness and
keen grasping power of children and youth when they made a
live presentation of what they had learnt during Shibir in
fully packed auditorium of the university.
Lady devotees in large number participated in the Shibir and
acquired the benefit. Keeping the customs of Sampraday a
separate session was conducted for lady devotees only which
was attended by children and youth who were given the insight
on subjects like conducting of Satsang and inspiring
incidences from the life of lady devotees.
A special question and answer session was held by Sadguru
Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami for the benefit of student
and the topics discussed were Indianness, human duties and
principles of Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
Students with lot of enthusiasm requested saints of Rajkot
Gurukul to organize similar Shibir next year also.
What a wonderful experience, how blessed are those Haribhaktas? |
