We recently organised an enticing session on cookery that was instrumental in bringing mothers of many Divinetouch children together. The interesting yet easy recipes aimed at promoting Jain food habits got the mothers thoroughly involved. The charming workshop was also a revelation for many mothers that Jain food could be very delicious. A parent who generally consumed non-vegetarian food was highly impressed with the recipes and even showed willingness to embrace vegetarianism.
Pujya Gurudevshri graced the capital city of Kolkata (West Bengal) inspiring seekers to capitalise on this invaluable human birth and live with a higher purpose.
Mumukshus of Kolkata lovingly welcomed the Master through a series of dance dedications and a video voicing their gratitude towards the Sadguru for blessing them with ten unforgettable years of immense grace. Ashwinbhai-Rupaben Desai were the Master’s overjoyed hosts.
The crowning event of the Kolkata dharmayatra was the grand inauguration of the Kolkata Spiritual Centre. The spirit of joyousness and jubilance enveloped the city as devotees of all ages participated in the majestic shobhayatra. Kolkata came alive with the colours of divinity as four chariots bearing the hallowed pratimaji of Bhagwan Mahavira, three radiant chitrapats and the charankamal of Param Krupalu Dev as well as the sacred text, Shri Vachanamrutji made their way through the streets. Evoking supreme adoration, a chariot hosting Pujya Gurudevshri followed closely. Charged with devoutness, seekers danced in glee celebrating the virtuous event, while the ladies adorned the roads with gahulis and rangolis. Flowers were showered upon the procession and exultation reached a crescendo as aspirants arrived at the Centre. The name board was unveiled and with great reverence, Pujya Gurudevshri performed the pious pratishtha ceremony. Panels engraved with the verses of Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra and the three mantras were then unveiled. The Divine Shop, Library, Divinetouch classrooms, audio - video equipment’s and administrative offices were also inaugurated. The Master launched the official website for the Kolkata Spiritual Centre. Sevaks and donors instrumental in the fruition of this endeavour were felicitated. Exuding peace, the Spiritual Centre will serve as a perfect venue for seekers to revel in spiritual practices and seva activities, to further their inner quest. On this occasion 28 aspirants embraced ajivan brahmacharya vrat.
Through four captivating pravachans at the S.V. Social Welfare Foundation Hall, Pujya Gurudevshri emphasised the importance of love, faith and surrender towards a living Guru. Padhramanis at the residences of several seekers lifted their spirits, renewing their determination to march forward on the path of liberation. The homes of Kamlesh-Kalpana Mehta and Hareshbhai-Meenaben Vakharia were consecrated with enthralling pratishthas.
Pujya Gurudevshri visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Aatma Tatva Research Centre, Kolkata, where He had an enriching interaction with trustees and other representatives. The Master was guided through the centre and He venerated Param Krupalu Dev’s chitrapats with pujan.
Pujya Gurudevshri spent time with the Kolkata Satsang Group, imparting practical wisdom on the application of spirituality in their daily lives. Members of the Kolkata Youth Group had a special rendezvous with the Master where they created a setting of a local street of Kolkata with tunes of the Youth Group Orchestra enhancing the atmosphere. The Sadguru blessed them with bracelets (kadas) inscribed with the words ‘Samayam goyam ma pamayae’, - symbolising their commitment to live each moment of their lives aligned with His ajna. Having touched hundreds of lives, the Unmoved Mover, proceeded to Delhi to undertake yet another benevolent cause.
SRLC Kolkata along with Sadguru Krupa Group, a social welfare organisation conducted a winter essentials distribution drive on the 4th January 2015, in the Sunderban Islands of West Bengal. A total of 500 kits which consisted of basic necessities like blanket, food items, medicines, vaseline, hair oil, ear bands, torch, socks, lanterns etc.The total cost of this event was two lakh rupees out of which SRLC Kolkata contributed fifty thousand. Sadguru Krupa Group is a social welfare organisation based in Kolkata which has been involved in mega distribution drives reaching out to the tribals in West Bengal.
Sunderbans, popular for Royal Bengal tigers is an extremely poverty stricken underdeveloped tribal belt which is an amalgamation of about 100 small islands. It experiences scarcity of food, drinking water and electricity. The distribution event was completed smoothly and sevaks felt humbled by the gratitude they saw in the eyes of the beneficiaries. The natives blessed them and expressed their enjoyment at the interaction. It was a very fulfilling experience for sevaks who worked constantly felt privileged to be a part of this mega distribution.
Divinetouch children’s trip to Sodepur Gaushala in the city weaved more empathy and love into their lives. Over 200 children excitedly embarked on the trip, many of whom were visiting a gaushala for the first time. Children were in awe at the sight of over 120 cows in the gaushala. Children cared for the cows and fed them fondly establishing tender bonds of love with them. Parents accompanying the children were overjoyed at the little ones’ enthusiasm. By extending their circle of compassion to animals, children are taking definite steps towards realising the vision of a better world.
The Youth Group visited an orphanage called 'The Refuge' near Sealdah Railway Station. Over 100 years old, this place is home to more than 300 abandoned children of all age groups and provides education as well as vocational training in areas like weaving, carpentry, tailoring etc. for their upliftment. The sevaks interacted with the children, taught shloks, bhajans and danced with them on various songs. Thereafter the children proceeded for dinner served lovingly by the sevaks.
A casual Sunday which would have been squandered away in worldly activities, was constructively utilised to bring smiles to innocent hearts. The sevaks felt very satisfied and were thankful to Pujya Gurudevshri for inspiring them.
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