After years of dedication and tireless efforts by volunteers from across North America, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville was inaugurated in October 2023 by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.. As the magnificent mandir neared completion, he imparted a profound message: "Our lives should reflect this extraordinary and divine Akshardham. The physical Akshardham has been built. Now it is time to make Akshardham within. Only then is our goal complete." That vision guided the theme of "Andar Akshardham" – an inner temple within our hearts and minds.
In line with this vision, the 2024 Yuvak-Yuvati Summer Shibir took place across North America. This convention provided a platform for deeper understanding and practical steps to embody the concept of "Andar Akshardham." Delegates attended various sessions and breakout discussions encompassing key messages.
Sukh in Satsang | Prapti: Our Attainment | Prapti no Vichar
As yuvaks and yuvatis mature in satsang, they find lasting happiness through the teachings and lifestyle taught by the guru, emphasizing servitude and seeing divinity in others. Delegates discussed their satsang journeys, recognizing the constant pursuit of growth in careers and education while also ensuring the development of spirituality. Mahant Swami Maharaj's guidance highlighted that by focusing on the divine attainment of God and guru (Prapti) and reflecting daily, one can experience true happiness within satsang, unaffected by worldly sorrows, and appreciate the rarity of human birth and the guru's association.
Aahnik | Vishwas | My Journey
Ahnik, the daily practice of puja, aarti, thaal, etc., is essential for earning the blessings of Bhagwan and the Satpurush, while also ensuring personal development through discipline, goal achievement, and adaptability. Building ultimate faith and trust in one's guru, who embodies Bhagwan, leads to experiencing the bliss of Akshardham, a journey of self-awareness, humility, and divine guidance. The celebration of the opening of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, NJ emphasized commitment to internalize its divine essence, fostering gratitude, and cultivating a lifelong spiritual journey.