Shree Hariprasadji Chaurasiya : A famous flute player                        02 January 2008

'I am satisfied with the activities run by Gurukul for culture and Music. Saints and students learning traditional music inspires me to visit again' - were the expressions of Shree Hariprasadji when he visited Gurukul on January 02, 2008.

He also explained few techniques and gave important hints of playing flute to the saints and students learning it. In the interview with newspapers and TV channels he explained the importance and glory of Indian music and said that now even foreigners are also attracted by Indian Music. He added that new generation has much inertest in traditional music. Music is one kind of Upasana and worship of Bhagawan and hence it will be forever. Shree Hariprasadji teaches Music at no cost, at his Vrundavan Gurukul, Juhu-Mumbai to the students from India & abroad.

"I am extremely pleased with the activities of this Gurukul and pray for its growth in every aspects."

HH Swami Dayananda Saraswati                                                       08 January 2008

Swami Dayanandaji, an outstanding teacher and scholar of Vedanta visited SGVP on January 08, 2008. A traditional welcome was offered along with Vedic chanting. Swami Viditatmanandaji and other erudite Swamijies also accompanied the visit and expressed the feelings of pleasure and satisfactions towards the activities of Gurukul especially for the preservation and propagation of Indian culture in new generation and society. In his blessings Swami Shree Dayanandaji explaind the importance of prayer and human values in life. Swamiji was highly appreciated with spiritual factor of Gurukul along with modern education. He also visited Gau-shala and appreciated the ideal services provided there.

Shree Kishanji Maharaj : A great personality Tabala Player of Indian tradition honoured by PADMA-VIBHUSHAN award.

Shree Kishanji Maharaj welcomed warmly on his visit of SGVP on 12 January, 2008.

NRIs : Dignitaries of Saurastra Leva Patel Kelavani Mandal, US            15 January, 2008

During their India visit on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebration of 'Shree Saurastra Leva Patel Kelavani Mandal' and congregation of 'International Saurastra Patel Samaj' leading personalities of Patel Samaj of USA visited SGVP. Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami warmly welcomed them.

Shree P D Patel (President, Shree Saurastra Patel Cultural Samaj), Shree Madhubhai Ramani, Shree Gordhanbhai Zalawadiya, Shree Pravinbhai Sheladiya, Shree Bhikhubhai Patel, Shree Kanubhai Sheladiya, Shree K N Patel, Shree Bharatbhai Patel Shree Parshottambhai Gevariya, Shree Dhirubhai Dudhawala, Shree Babubhai Bhagat (Patel Kanya Chhatralay), Shree Kishorbhai Lakhani and other dignitaries observed various activities of SGVP.

They were highly awestricken with International School, world class air-conditioned hostel, Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidalay, Gau-shala, Yagn-Shala, Ved-Shala, Health centre, Swimming-pool, huge lash green play  grounds, hygienic kitchen & dining hall, excellent education along with spiritual atmosphere.

“Swamiji! We are highly impressed with the fusion model of Eastern culture and Western technology. American facilities and Indian spirituality with excellent education at one place is an outstanding reality. Here we can get rid of anxiety to inculcate Indian culture and spirituality in our new generation.” – were the words of NRI visitants.

Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Shree Paripurnanandaji Maharaj, Rushikesh (Parmarth Niketan)

31 January, 2008

Juna Akhada Pithadhishwar Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Shree Avadheshanandaji Maharaj - Prabhu Prem Ashram, Ambala (Hariyana)

                                                                                    01 February, 2008

A pleasant meeting with Honourable Chief Minister Shree Narendrabhai Modi

11 March, 2008

The students of Std. IX, Inrenational School of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Vishwavidya Pratishthanam, (SGVP) visited Gandhinagar to see the present legislative assembly of Gujarat and its working. 

In the zero hour activity of legislative assembly (Vidhan Sabha) students were delighted by sharing the moments of questionnaire session. After that, they went into the office of Honourable CM Shree Narendrabhai Modi to meet him and asked intelligent questions.

“What is the aim of your life?
In reply, CM said that he wants to serve the downtrodden people of Gujarat. I am not sitting here to rule the state but want to help the people by ushering them into the path of progress.” 

Students : “Do you have fear?
CM : “I am a fearless person. They fear only who do anything wrong. No need to live in fear and if you want the charm of life then do not fear. “ 

“How you deal with time management on this responsible post?"
In reply, Narendra Modi said that only they bother for time who do not have any work. Those, who have lots of work, anyhow manage to get time. Those, who always remain busy and work arduously day and night, for them the question of time management doesn’t arise.” 

Students : “How much efforts you have done to reach at this place?
CM : “It was easy to get this position but to add charm in this post I am working hard. I work for 18 hours daily.” 

Students : “How you feel after becoming CM?"
CM : "This place is awarded by democracy and for that I am really happy. I very much like to meet the children who are having such good culture. Today I am remembering my childhood.”

Students: “What should be done to be a good politician?
CM : “With true efforts one should try to work hard. First decide the goal and then go on moving ahead. God will help you without a shadow of doubt.” 

“What problems you have faced to become the CM?
He said in reply that no problem was there in my way but after becoming CM one has to face the difficulties and to face these difficulties is my pleasure.”

“Who is your inspirational leader?
In response he uttered the name of Benjamin Franklin who is his role model and from his life he learned a lot.” 

Students : “What you expect from us?
CM : “You should be a good citizen. Never do anything wrong. Invoke prayer daily do exercise and yoga every day. You are getting the value education in Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul under the guidance of Pujya Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami and Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami. Therefore, you should live under the guidance of them and be obedient to your parents and saints just to make yourself physically strong and mentally very much tolerant. Let you should be like that and now Jai Shree Swaminarayan to all of you.” 

Students presented a meaningful painting of tiger to CM Shree Narendrabhai Modi. CM accepted it with mysterious smile.

Shri Shri Ravishankarji Maharaj : Founder of 'Art of Living' foundation

31 March, 2008

“The roots of Indian culture and heritage are being strong here in SGVP"

                   

                   

                   

Shree Mahendrasigh Dhoni : Indian Cricket Captain                                 07 April, 2008

"I really appreciated with the balanced combination of education with sports here at SGVP"

World Famous Indian Cricket Captain Shree Mahendrasign Dhoni specially visited the SGVP. After the warm welcome by saints and students, he visited the campus full of lush green playgrounds of various sports. He said that it is not only education nor only sports make the person perfect. Only the good balance of both brings perfection in life. Here I can see that balance. Spiritual atmosphere touches the heart. I really appreciated with this visit.

Mr. Dhoni in a very delight mood answered the students and pleased them. He also enjoyed the horse riding.

Pujya Bhupendrabhai Pandya, a famous, fluent & effective orator Bhagawatji in Gujarati, Hindi & English addressed the devotees in Suhrud Sabha…

“Satsang is the solution of difficulties and disturbs of human life. Satsang bestows knowledge and understanding to face the problem in correct attitude. Every one needs six basics for satisfied life – peace, power (Shakti – physical, intellectual, mental & thinking power), beauty (beauty of speech, thought & behaviour), Knowledge (Gyan), pleasure (Anand of soul) and Love (Prem towards eternal Almighty instead of fragile materialistic things).
There is divine relation of Bhgawatji between us, me and Madhavpriya Swami. I am very much impressed with this Gurukul and Gau Mata.”

He also remembered the holy occasions with Pujya Krishana Shakar Shastriji (Pujya Dadaji), Shree Bhagawat Vidyapith, Sola, Ahmedabad.

Swami Shree Paramanand Bharatiji, Shrungeri Math conducted a Sanskrit camp to explain the philosophy of Shreemad Shankaracharya as per the Adwait tradition. Saints and Rushikumars studying in Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyala learned the book 'Vedant Prabodh' explaining the techniques and believes of Adwait Vedant in a very effective manner from Swamiji.

"I am very impressed with noble effort undertaken by Gurukul to preserve and propagate the Indian traditions of knowledge and culture"...Swami Shree Paramanand Bharatiji

"In Gurukul saints inculcates greatness in students with Vidya. Vidya creates courtesy, skills, virtues and characters in students. It is your best fortune that you are growing up in this pious atmosphere under the shelter of such great saints. I am sure that the great personalities from this Gurukul will lead the future."... Shree Morari Bapu blessed the students.

During Dhanur-mas, students and saints studying in Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, delivered the Kath on eight scriptures proposed by Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan in Shikshapatri. Pujya Morari Bapu blessed one of these orators, Rushikumar Yagesh Pandya and very much impressed with such spiritual activities.

Shree Sureshbhai Jani (World Gujarati Conference, USA) and other delegates visited Gurukul and addressed the students.