“My follower shall perform ‘Purashchran’ (repeated recitations
for at least a particular number) of the tenth ‘Skand’ of
Shreemad Bhagawat, Vihnu-SahasraNam, etc. in a holy place as per
their individual capacity. Such a Purshcharan helps one to
attain desired objects”. – Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan,
Shikshapatri Shlok 118.
As per the command of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan in
Shikshapatri, the follower should perform Purshcharan of
Vishnu-SahasraNam and other approved scriptures at holy places.
Purshcharan means repeated recitation of scripture or Stotras.
Such Purshcharan fulfills one’s desires – is the boon of
Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan (Shikshapatri – Shloka 118).
Alumni of Gurukul sustain the traditions of Sampraday and
Sanskars obtained from Gurukul, wherever they settle in India or
abroad. Shree Virajibhai Paghdal from village Kunkavav (Dist:
Amreli) is an alumna of Gurukul Rajkot and now well settled in
US. His family decided for the Purashcharan and performed the
11,000 thousand recitations of Vishnu-SahasraNam Stotra and
Janmangal Stotra. For the celebration of this Purashchran they
arranged for a Maha-Vishnu Yag at their native village Kunkavav.
For the Maha-Vishnu Yag Shree Virajibhai did the Sankalp-Vidhi
at SGVP by the learned Pandits of Sanskit Mahavidyalay. In
addition, Rushikumars of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay too, performed
the 108 recitations of Vishnu-SahasraNam, Jan-Mangal,
Purush-Sukta and Shree Sukta.
During 3-4-5 Feb, 2008 Vishnu-Yag was performed in the presence
of Acharya Shree of two Samapradays, saints and devotees. Shree
Virjibhai Paghdal, Shree Jerambhai Paghdal, Shree Dhirubhai
Paghdal, Shree Babubhai Babariya, Shree Savajibhai Visavadiya
and Shree Girishbhai Vaghasiya participated in this Maha-Vishnu
Yag.
On this occasion, Acharya Maharajshree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj,
Vadatal and Shree Dwarkeshlalji Maharaj, Acharyashree of
Vaishnav Sampraday were cordially invited. On Feb 04, Paghdal
family and devotees offered a warm welcome to both the Acharyas
and a grand procession was carried out throughout the town.
During this Shobha-Yatra both the Acharyas performed the Arati
at Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Shree Ramji Mandir and Shree
Vaisnav Haveli. Along with saints form various places and many
devotees, procession was ended in the form of an assembly.
While addressing the assembly Sadguru Shastri Shree
Madhavpriyadasji Swami stated that this is the first historic
occasion in entire Amreli district in which Acharyas of Shree
Swaminarayan Sampraday and Pushti Margi Vaishnav Sampraday are
on one stage. This event is as holy as the Sangam of Ganga and
Jamuna. Nowadays, it is very essential to build the bridge of
understanding and harmony among the various Sampradays of
Hinduism when the great Indian culture is severely affected by
media. Acharya Shree Dwarkeshlalji Maharaj also inspired to
preserve the values of Indian culture. He said that the holy and
cultured life of Paghdal family in US shows the greatness of
Sanskar and teachings of Gurukul. Acharya Maharaj Shree
Rakeshprasadji Maharaj emphasised on the practise of moral
established by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan for a blissful life.
He also inspired to work cooperatively to preserve and propagate
the Indian culture.
Both the Acharyas offered the Ahuties in the Maha-Vishnu Yag and
blessed Yajman for this generous attempt.
Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavapriyadasji Swami and Sadguru Purani
Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami also offered the Ahuties and blessed
the Yajman family. Along with the Rushikumars of Darshanam
Sanskrit Mahavidyala, SGVP Shree Kishornbhai Dave (Rajkot) and
Shree Kaushikbhai Pandya (Ahmedabad) performed all Vedic and
scriptural rituals of Shree Maha-Vishnu Yag.
Shree Virjibhai and Paghdal family expressed the feeling of
heartily satisfaction and pleasure. During all three days all
guests, visitors were served with the Bhajan-Prasad by Paghdal
family.
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