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HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Vicharan

1 Mar 2000 to 6 Mar 2000, Ahmedabad, India

Swamishri with youth performers of the grand drama ' Karna's Enigma'

Standing amidst the dancing youths during the colorful 38 minute variety dance 'Sabrang' performed by 60 children and youths

Swamishri offering his blessings after the 38 minute 'Sabrang' dance

Swamishri performing the murti pratishtha of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj at the Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuvaldi

As a culmination to the murti pratishtha ceremony Swamishri and the devotees perform arti

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuvaldi

On 'Kishore Day', Swamishri was welcomed by a giant heart-shaped alignment of kishores prior to his morning puja. Walking through the 'heart' Swamishri looks up after releasing a bunch of balloons

Blessing a devotee for a quick recovery from an accident

Blessing children on Children's Day program

A group photo with children, teenagers and youth performers of the drama 'Sare Jahase Achha' on Children's Day program

At 10.30 pm, before retiring to bed Swamishri patiently blesses a child, listens to him and pleases him with a handful of chocolates. Even after a hectic day of activities Swamishri responds with joy, freshness and humor at the child's casual and innocent talk.

Moments of Divine Joy

Swamishri in a joyous, merry mood.

Kothari Swami of Ahmedabad Mandir offers a bouquet of appreciation to Swamishri for his 18-day stay

At a workshop in a suburb of Ahmedabad where skilled workers are offering their services for a mandir project

Blessing the skilled workers at the workshop

Swamishri with youth performers of the grand drama ' Karna's Enigma'

Standing amidst the dancing youths during the colorful 38 minute variety dance 'Sabrang' performed by 60 children and youths

Swamishri offering his blessings after the 38 minute 'Sabrang' dance

Swamishri performing the murti pratishtha of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj at the Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuvaldi

As a culmination to the murti pratishtha ceremony Swamishri and the devotees perform arti

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuvaldi

On 'Kishore Day', Swamishri was welcomed by a giant heart-shaped alignment of kishores prior to his morning puja. Walking through the 'heart' Swamishri looks up after releasing a bunch of balloons

Blessing a devotee for a quick recovery from an accident

Blessing children on Children's Day program

A group photo with children, teenagers and youth performers of the drama 'Sare Jahase Achha' on Children's Day program

Moments of Divine Joy

Swamishri in a joyous, merry mood.

Kothari Swami of Ahmedabad Mandir offers a bouquet of appreciation to Swamishri for his 18-day stay

At a workshop in a suburb of Ahmedabad where skilled workers are offering their services for a mandir project

Blessing the skilled workers at the workshop

Vicharan Report

1 March, 2000 (Maha Vad 11, V.S. 2056) Wednesday, Ahmedabad
In the evening Swamishri attended a special dramatic performance of 'Karna's Enigma', performed by the children and youth members of the Sanstha.
2 March, 2000 (Maha Vad 11, V.S. 2056) Thursday, Ahmedabad
In the evening assembly, Swamishri witnessed a beautifully choreographed 35 minute dance presentation, 'Sabrang', by children and youth members. During his blessings Swamishri said, "If one remembers God then one's mind will become calm and peaceful. You should study your very best, and do your homework properly. By studying well, you will be able to support your parents, serve society and the nation in the future. And by offering devotion to God you will be blessed with happiness and redemption…"
4 March, 2000 (Maha Vad 12, V.S. 2056) Friday, Ahmedabad, Kishore Day
Prior to his morning puja, Swamishri was welcomed by kishores seated in a heart-shaped arrangement on the mandir grounds. To declare the Kishore Day Swamishri released a bunch of balloons.
In the evening assembly a drama presentation by kishores, 'Sabse Unchi Prem Sagai', depicted the healing love of a God communion sadhu.
5 March, 2000 (Maha Vad 13, V.S. 2056) Sunday, Ahmedabad, Children's Day
In the evening, members of the Children's forum performed an inspiring and impressive drama, 'Sare Jahase Accha'. It described how the tremendous potential in children could be brought out through the association of Satsang and blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. More than 18,000 devotees had attended the evening program.

Living with Swamishri

3/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
"The Joy of Shastriji Maharaj"

Swamishri was in Ahmedabad. After having darshan of Yogiji Maharaj's murti in a shrine in the mandir pradikshana, a devotee asked Swamishri, "Bapa, there is so much joy on your face. What is the reason for this joy?"
Swamishri replied spiritedly, "The joy of Shastriji Maharaj!"
Swamishri's unbroken joy arises out of his profound realisation and attachment to Lord Swaminarayan and his guru.

Ahmedabad

3/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
A Tulsi Plant

Yesterday, Swamishri was welcomed and honored with a pot of Tulsi plant during an inaugural function of an MRI machine at the Civil Hospital. This morning Swamishri asked a sadhu where he had placed the pot of Tulsi plant.
"In your room," the sadhu replied.
"See to it that it is planted in an appropriate place in the mandir grounds. They have presented it with great love and affection. And besides leaving the plant there it will dry up and die by itself."
In the least overwhelmed by the presentation (Tulsi Plant) as a mark of honor, Swamishri's hallmark of care and affection is reflected by his appreciation and recognition of the officials' sentiments. Swamishri's care and concern that a plant should not dry up and die also shows his respect and love for the survival of plants.

Ahmedabad

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