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HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Vicharan

7 Apr 2000 to 10 Apr 2000, Gadhada, India

Swamishri prostrating at the Smruti Mandir, where Lord Swaminarayan was cremated, Laxmi Vadi

Touching the sacred tamarind tree (ambli) where Lord Swaminarayan had rocked on a swing, Laxmi Vadi

A shrine in memory of the mango tree from Dabhan where Lord Swaminarayan used to sit

Darshan of shrine where Lord Swaminarayan played 'raas' (stick dance) with paramhansas

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj, Lord Gopinathji and Radhaji

Shri Vasudev Narayan and Baldev Revtiji

Prostrating before Lord Gopinathji

Touching the symbolic footprints of Lord Swaminarayan while circumambulating the mandir

After having darshan of the Swaminarayan Mandir

A shrine in memory of Shriji Maharaj's divine sport of churning buttermilk

Reverentially looking into the Akshar Ordi - the personal room of Shriji Maharaj in Dada Khachar's darbar

Prostrating before Akshar Ordi

Looking into Gangajaliya well where Shriji Maharaj bathed from its water

Descends the steps of Akshar Ordi

Engrossed in darshan of the murti of Vasudevnarayan in the darbar of Dada Khachar

Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada

After having Thakorji's darshan Swamishri descends the mandir steps

Swamishri overlooking the construction site for the new mandir complex

Shri Dham, Dhami and Mukta

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj, Lord Gopinathji and Radhaji

Swamishri prostrating at the Smruti Mandir, where Lord Swaminarayan was cremated, Laxmi Vadi

Touching the sacred tamarind tree (ambli) where Lord Swaminarayan had rocked on a swing, Laxmi Vadi

A shrine in memory of the mango tree from Dabhan where Lord Swaminarayan used to sit

Darshan of shrine where Lord Swaminarayan played 'raas' (stick dance) with paramhansas

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj, Lord Gopinathji and Radhaji

Shri Vasudev Narayan and Baldev Revtiji

Prostrating before Lord Gopinathji

Touching the symbolic footprints of Lord Swaminarayan while circumambulating the mandir

After having darshan of the Swaminarayan Mandir

A shrine in memory of Shriji Maharaj's divine sport of churning buttermilk

Reverentially looking into the Akshar Ordi - the personal room of Shriji Maharaj in Dada Khachar's darbar

Prostrating before Akshar Ordi

Looking into Gangajaliya well where Shriji Maharaj bathed from its water

Descends the steps of Akshar Ordi

Engrossed in darshan of the murti of Vasudevnarayan in the darbar of Dada Khachar

Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada

After having Thakorji's darshan Swamishri descends the mandir steps

Swamishri overlooking the construction site for the new mandir complex

Shri Dham, Dhami and Mukta

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj

Lord Harikrishna Maharaj, Lord Gopinathji and Radhaji

Vicharan Report

9 April, 2000 (Chaitra Sud 5, V.S. 2056) Sunday, Gadhada
In the evening assembly, Lord Harikrishna Maharaj was honored in the presence of Swamishri. During his blessings, Swamishri emphasized the need to conserve water in the prevailing drought that has gripped the region of Saurashtra: "Today, there is a severe crises of water. When the rains fail we realize the importance of water. And during the hot summer months we get anxious, criticize and angrily voice our opinions and even fight for water. But by merely shouting nothing is achieved. You have to think individually and act. There are some people in Saurashtra who are aware and active to the need for conserving water. It is time to unite and realize that we have to save water. If you endeavor to make arrangements for collecting water then it will benefit everyone. For the present don't waste water, use it judiciously"

Living with Swamishri

4/7/2000 12:00:00 AM
Offering Prostrations

Swamishri arrived in Gadhada at 10.40 a.m. On visiting the holy places of Shriji Maharaj, Swamishri performed prostrations at several places. In the evening the sadhus, on informing Swamishri that he had performed 36 prostrations in the morning, requested that because of old age and failing health he should not prostrate at all the holy places.
Swamishri replied, "One should offer prostrations. And besides, we have come here after eight to ten months. If it is a daily routine then you are right. And I had not prostrated at all the places. I had prostrated only at the main places - the mandir, Akshar Ordi, Laxmi Vadi - and while doing darshan at the other places I got enough rest.
The sadhus respectfully added, "But if we were to do it on your behalf !"
Swamishri replied, "Only by eating can one fulfill one's hunger. If I eat, will it satisfy your hunger? Likewise, the prostrations have to be done by myself."
Even at the age of 80 Swamishri pays no attention to old age when it comes to offering reverence, and respect to Lord Swaminarayan and the holy places.

Gadhada

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