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Maru Kartavya: The Legacy Continues | Sanyukta Mandal Shibir 2024, UK & Europe

25 Aug 2024 to 27 Aug 2024

Sanyukta Mandal Shibir 2024, UK & Europe

Sanyukta Mandal Shibir 2024

Delegates checked in upon arrival at Warwick Conference Park

Two shibirs were held over two long weekends in August to accommodate the more than 1,700 registrants

The shibir commenced with a stirring opening video

Swamis inaugurated the shibir by performing the traditional <i>deep pragatya</i>

Swamis inaugurated the shibir by performing the traditional deep pragatya

Yogikirtandas Swami introduced the theme of the shibir

Tyagratnadas Swami shared Mahant Swami Maharaj's daily routine through an insightful interview

Delegates listened attentively to the presentations

Gurukirtandas Swami commenced the kirtan bhakti offering alongside other singers and instrumentalists

Akhandyogidas Swami introduced Mahant Swami Maharaj's spirit of benevolence

Yagnatilakdas Swami highlighted Mahant Swami Maharaj's virtue of tolerance

Nirgunpurushdas Swami highlighted Mahant Swami Maharaj's pure intentions

Somprakashdas Swami concluded the kirtan bhakti with a lively bhajan…

... stirring many from the audience into devotional fervour

Narayancharandas Swami shared many of his personal experiences of Pramukh Swami Maharaj while serving as his attendant for over 35 years

Swamis and delegates performed the morning arti outdoors in the piazza on the second day of the shibir

Yagnatilakdas Swami explained how Mahant Swami Maharaj has connected with haribhaktas through various forms of interaction

Tyagprakashdas Swami highlighted Mahant Swami Maharaj's ability to connect with people through letters

Nirgunpurushdas Swami delved into Mahant Swami Maharaj's ability to connect with people through the spoken word

Delegates listened to Amalkirtidas Swami talk about Mahant Swami Maharaj's drashti (divine gaze)

Paramsetudas Swami explained how Mahant Swami Maharaj interacts through his prayers

Two hosts presented a session through the medium of a live studio show called ‘Hello Satsang!’

Tyagratnadas Swami presented an analysis of Mahant Swami Maharaj's extensive vicharan since becoming guru

Paramtattvadas Swami provided an overview of how Mahant Swami Maharaj remained connected with everyone during the Covid-19 pandemic

Yogikirtandas Swami explained how, despite his advancing age, Mahant Swami Maharaj drives projects like Swaminarayan Akshardham in Surat, India

Delegates remained engaged during the sessions

Delegates contributed to interactive learning boards dispersed around the campus

Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj graced a special session for mahilas during the shibir

Mahilas offered their bhakti to Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj through garba and kirtans

Mahilas enjoyed offering their bhakti to Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj

Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj was welcomed into a session with great devotional fanfare

Delegates joined in the welcome celebrations

Manoharmurtidas Swami explained the spiritual significance of ‘Akshar-Purushottam Vadhamana’

Yogvivekdas Swami presenting on how Akshar-Purushottam Darshan has been made accessible to the world

Swamis performed the evening arti of Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj

Swamis and delegates joined in offering the evening arti

Swamis joined in offering the arti with traditional instruments

Swamis welcomed Shri Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj by devoutly swinging them in a hindola

Delegates joined in the devotional celebrations

Somprakashdas Swami shared his personal jovial experiences of Mahant Swami Maharaj

Delegates enjoyed the candid narration

Somprakashdas Swami shared many light-hearted memories of Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj that revealed their saintly virtues

Delegates enjoyed the candid narration

Somprakashdas Swami ended the second day of the shibir with a lively kirtan

Yogvivekdas Swami explained the purpose and impact of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's divine manifestation

Paramtattvadas Swami explained the spiritual significance of Aksharbrahma as revealed in the scriptures

Anandpriyadas Swami expanded upon the importance of understanding our prapti (spiritual attainment)

Narayancharandas Swami explained the importance of developing dradh priti (profound love) for the Satpurush

Gnanvatsaldas Swami elaborated upon how to connect with the Satpurush

Somprakashdas Swami provided further insights on how to connect with Mahant Swami Maharaj

Delegates enjoyed the insightful presentations

Delegates departed with a memento of the shibir

Mahila delegates from the first Sanyukta Mandal shibir

Swamis and delegates from the first Sanyukta Mandal shibir

Mahila delegates from the second Sanyukta Mandal shibir

Swamis and delegates from the second Sanyukta Mandal shibir