Announcements – Paryushan Mahaparva 2024 New Launch: Mission Africa: Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care expands to new horizons as it spreads its wings to one of the oldest inhabited continents on Earth – Africa. Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji along with the following ambassadors and dignitaries launched ‘Mission Africa’: The High Commissioner of Tanzania, Mrs. Anisa Kapufi Mbega – an advocate for agricultural sustainability, education and trade in Tanzania. Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya, Ms. Mary Mutuku – a proponent and leader of Kenya’s rural development and humanitarian initiatives Ambassador of Ethiopia, Ms. Bizunesh Meseret – who advances women’s empowerment in Ethiopia, and encourages female participation in diplomacy. High Commissioner of Rwanda, Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira – a supporter of digital transformation and healthcare initiatives in Rwanda. Ambassador of Chad, Mrs. Dillah Lucienne – who advances human rights and social justice topics, reflecting her dedication to bettering society in Chad. Mr. Chinyaay Munguromo Jean Baptiste of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – representing the country’s interests at various international forums through multilateral diplomatic activities. High Commissioner of The Gambia, Mr. Mustapha Jawara – a champion for topics such as skill development, renewable energy and tourism in The Gambia. Ambassador of Burundi, Mr. Aloys Bizindavyi – whose focus is on enhancing cooperation in political exchanges, trade, education and health support in Burundi. Shri Mahesh Patel, a philanthropist at heart, an influential African-born agripreneur, a BAPS devotee and a great leader. With over 40 years of experience, he founded the Export Trading Group, one of Africa’s largest agricultural conglomerates, operating in 48 countries. Mr. Bashir Haroon – who has dedicated his life to transforming healthcare in Africa and has played a role in capacity building between Indian medical professionals and those in Tanzania. Volunteer teams were formed with the help of local devotees who have roots in Africa. Please click here to watch an introduction video to Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care: Mission Africa. To learn more visit, srlcmissionafrica.org and follow on Instagram. Animal Hospital in Malad, Mumbai: With the boundless grace of Param Krupalu Dev & the visionary guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri, Shrimad Rajchandra Love & Care has been granted a parcel of land by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to build a new state-of-the-art animal hospital in the heart of Mumbai – Malad. An incredible facility spanning one lakh square feet – a full-fledged hospital for all kinds of animals – small and large. This state-of-the-art hospital with purpose-driven infrastructure will include: Animal treatment rooms, advanced operating theatres, 24/7 emergency department, diagnostic imaging, an ICU and critical care units. The hospital will be a model of urban animal healthcare, offering specialised services in cardiology, dermatology, radiology, ophthalmology and dentistry, along with general surgery, oncology, physiotherapy. It will also feature a cutting-edge in-house pathology laboratory and more. Two esteemed guests who had been instrumental in the landmark project were Bhushan Gagrani, the Municipal Commissioner at Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Shekhar Chore, the Deputy Municipal Commissioner at Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. One of the most remarkable things is the display of faith and goodwill as the Municipal Corporation (BMC) has offered the parcel of land to the Mission for 30 years at no cost. This demonstrates their trust and belief that Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care will deliver the best in animal care for the needs of Mumbai. Those who wish to volunteer for this project, especially those staying between Goregaon to Borivali, can contact Trustee Manoj Shah +91 9820934948; manoj.shah@srmd.org New Launch: SRMD Courses Holistic Wellness Programme SRMD Courses Holistic Wellness Programme is ‘A Fivefold Journey’ designed to integrate your physical, mental, family, social, and spiritual well-being. Starting from January 2025, one can take up the course in person at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur. And shortly thereafter at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram USA and at various locations globally. This 12-hour course has two formats tailored to fit different schedules – the weekday batch and the weekend batch. The weekday batch will run from Monday to Friday. These will be conducted by coaches when Pujya Gurudevshri will be physically present at the Dharampur ashram, enabling participants to benefit from His spiritual discourses too. On the other hand, the Weekend Batch will be held from Friday evening to Sunday. Special batches can be also curated for corporates and institutions. This course offers limited spots to ensure personalised attention and guidance. It spans five sessions of 2.5 hours each, meticulously covering all the five aspects of health. Please click here to watch a short video on SRMD Courses. Register now at srmdcourses.org New Launch: A Sound Bath Meditation Journey SRMD Yoga presents a unique offering that harnesses the transformative power of sound to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and inner peace – A Sound Bath Meditation Journey. These meditative tracks are designed to enhance your mental clarity, deepen your rest and alleviate stress and anxiety. This album is available in English, Gujarati and Hindi. Please click here to purchase. Book Launch: Defeating Delusion During the auspicious occasion of Paryushan Mahaparva, a book ‘Defeating Delusion’ by Pujya Gurudevshri, was unveiled by the following dignitaries: Mr. Sandeep Runwal, Managing Director of Runwal Group, a premier real-estate developer in Mumbai. Also an alumni of IIM Bangalore and Harvard University. He is the driving force behind Mumbai’s R-City Mall and has received funding from Singapore-based Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC. Mr. Vikram Hazra, renowned devotional singer. Mr. Dhruv Goyal, an investment banker at Evercore. ‘Defeating Delusion’ is a clarion call by Pujya Gurudevshri to break free from age-old delusion and embrace the eternal kingdom of peace. This soul-stirring book not only inspires us to liberate ourselves but also provides profound insights and practical tools to overcome spiritual obstacles. The book is available in English, Hindi and Gujarati. Please click here to purchase. Global Youth Festival 2024 (Sat, 21 – Mon 23 Dec, 2024) Pujya Gurudevshri along Mr. Anupam Mittal and Mr. Prashant Pitti unveiled the fifth edition of the Global Youth Festival (GYF) 2024 which is scheduled to be celebrated from Sat, 21 – Mon 23 Dec, 2024, at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur. Anupam Mittal is the Founder & CEO of People Group, known for pioneering ventures like Shaadi.com, Makaan.com and Mauj Mobile; and known in India as one of the Sharks on the Shark Tank India TV show. Prashant Pitti is the MD & Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip, leading the company to unicorn status and a successful IPO without external funding. Consisting of the holistic 5S programme of Satsang, Sadhana, Seva, Sanskruti and Sports, the GYF is a movement that has moved young hearts from more than 20 countries across the world, with localised editions at major metros. The theme for the GYF 2024 is the ‘Game of Life’. Participants can arrive in the evening on Fri, 20 Dec and depart in the morning on Tue, 24 Dec. Please click here to register. New Launch: Joy Avenue With the grace of Param Krupalu Dev and Pujya Gurudevshri, Shrimad Rajchandra Youthwing, under its initiative of Community Care, started a new initiative by the name ‘Joy Avenue’ – Celebrating the spirit of Mumbai at Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Opera House. Joy Avenue was launched by the Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan and Hon’ble Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Govt of Maharashtra, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha. This initiative will dedicate an entire street towards celebrating this exhilarating spirit of Mumbai. The street will be curated to give a unique Mumbai experience. People of all age groups, families and friends will gather and participate in a plethora of fun-filled sports, wellness activities, art, dance, music and more. This initiative is not just about having fun but also a chance to encourage local talent, support NGOs, spread wellness and an effort to build a compassionate and unified community where families come together and bond in the heart of mumbai. All are invited for the grand premiere event of Joy Avenue at the Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Opera House on Sun, 22 Sep, 2024 from 7:00 am – 11:00 am. Please click here to learn more. ‘The Power of ONE’ Distribution Launch by Hon’ble Governor Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan & Pujya Gurudevshri As a part of SRLC’s Power of One, people from around the globe have been donating items like clothes, toys, food grains, technology and more. SRLC teamed up with NGOs for efficient distribution of these items to ensure that they reach beneficiaries most in need. The distribution of the Power of One campaign was launched on Samvatsari day in the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan. Sai Aadhar Parivar will distribute foodgrains to the underprivileged tribal communities of Bhatane Village of Maharashtra. Saksham Charitable Trust will distribute clothes to the slums in Govandi & Deonar in Mumbai. Vijay Ashram will distribute blankets to the old-aged. The Power of ONE donation movement has been extended till Pujya Gurudevshri’s birthday, Thu, 26 Sep, 2024. Collection centres have been set up throughout Mumbai, across India and around the globe. Please click here to join the movement, know more about the movement and the various collection centres. For more details, +919820007752; info@loveandcare.srmd.org Austerities During Chaturmas 2024 By the grace of Param Krupalu Dev and Pujya Gurudevshri, chaturmas 2024 saw a total of 169 mumukshus undertaking austerities greater than Kshirsamudra. Out of the 169, 28 were children and 60 were youngsters. Animal Care: Animals Rescued from Slaughter On the pious occasion of Paryushan Mahaparva, 501 animals will be rescued from being slaughtered and will be provided protection at animal care homes. Paravartana of Paryushan Pravachans in the Ashram From Fri, 13 Sep, 2024, there will be daily paravartana of Ajiv Adhikar from Natak Samaysaar. This will be followed by an exam on Fri, 27 Sep, 2024. The paravartana of pravachans based on Patrank 903 – True Practice of Dharma, will be done in the Ashram during Pujya Gurudevshri’s Australia Dharmayatra. There will be a quiz on True Practice of Dharma, during the Diwali Shibir. Please click here to view the detailed schedule. Upcoming Events from Sep – Dec, 2024 Sacred September will be celebrated from Thu, 26 – Sun, 29 Sep, 2024. Pujya Gurudevshri’s 58th birthday celebration, Atmarpit Diksha and 1001 days of the Pratishtha of Shri Mahavir Jin Praasad will be celebrated. There will be three pravachans by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans on Karta Karma Kriyadwaar of Shri Natak Samaysaar. Diwali Shibir will be celebrated at the Ashram from Wed, 30 Oct – Sat, 2 Nov, 2024. On Fri, 15 Nov, 2024, there will be Param Krupalu Dev’s Pragatya Divas celebrations at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai, from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Divine December will be celebrated from Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 – Sun, 5 Jan, 2025. Please click here to view the detailed schedule. Forthcoming Pravachan The next pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh will be held on Sat, 19 Oct, 2024, from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
