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Akshar-Purushottam Darshan: Summer Shibirs 2018, UK & Europe

17 Aug 2018 to 3 Sep 2018

Delegates check-in for the shibir

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami and Anandswarup Swami inaugurate the shibir by performing the deep pragatya

An opening drama lays out the theme and need for the shibir

Yogvivek Swami welcomes the delegates

Bhadresh Swami explains 'What is upasana?'

A moving mono-act reveals what happens when Satsang is not a priority

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami addresses the delegates

“The Brahmavidya Challenge” quiz tests the delegates' knowledge in an entertaining and interactive way

Contestants engage with the other delegates in “The Brahmavidya Challenge”

Delegates engage with the stage programme

Gnannayan Swami explains the different beliefs of sakar and nirakar in various faiths

Anupam Swami emphasises the importance of understanding God as sakar (having a form)

Paramtattva Swami concludes the session on 'God as Sakar'

Aksharanand Swami elaborates on God as sarva-karta (the all-doer)

Dharmasetu Swami explains the belief of God as sarvopari (supreme)

Delegates collect their shibir gifts - a T-shirt and the 'Akshar Purushottam Darshan: An Introduction' book

The shibir theme and mantra resonated throughout the piazza at Warwick Conference Park

Paramseva Swami summarises the five eternal entities of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan

Anandswarup Swami elaborates upon the Satpurush as the manifest form of Akshar

Bhadresh Swami further explains Akshar-Purushottam Darshan

Delegates perform the evening arti

A drama introduces the concept of 'Samarpan'

Delegates enjoy the stage programme

A skit elaborates on the concept of 'Samarpan'

Senior devotees share their inspiring stories of samarpan in a panel discussion

Delegates engage in an interactive session on self-reflection

Delegates participate through a live online poll

Delegates enjoy the various presentations

Anandswarup explains the spiritual benefits of samarpan to God and Guru

Yuvaks share inspiring personal testimonies in a panel discussion

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami addresses the delegates on complete samarpan

A senior volunteer addresses the yuvati delegates

Delegates engage in a group discussion on family harmony

Delegates enjoy a group discussion on family harmony

Tyagprakash Swami speaks about sacrificing for one's family

Adarshmuni Swami addresses the delegates

Prabuddhmuni Swami shares prasangs of the Gurus' steadfastness in their daily devotional practices

Aksharcharit Swami shares prasangs of the Gurus' steadfastness in their daily devotional practices

Swamis share practical insights on the daily practices of devotion, such as puja, arti, katha, thal and cheshta

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami performs the evening arti in the shibir

Delegates participate in the evening arti

Delegates participate in the evening stuti

Yuvaks receive the blessings of Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami

The final day commences with dhun and prarthana

Janmangal Swami explains how to overcome the challenges in one's sadhana as a true bhakta

Over 1,000 delegates attended the three-day shibir

Delegates attended from all over the UK

An interactive debate raises important awareness about common sadhanas with which yuvaks and yuvatis might struggle

Delegates enjoy interacting with each other during breaks in-between sessions

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami meets yuvaks during the break

Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami discourses on having unflinching faith in God and Guru

Delegates give a standing ovation to Sadguru Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami for gracing the three-day shibir

National Yuvak-Yuvati Mandal Summer Shibir 2018