For the preservation and propagation of principles of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday, Sadguru Shastriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami successfully re-established the Gurukul Tradition in current era. He himself performed unparallel
Bhajan and made others to do Bhajan. The tremendous flow of Bhajan through various motivations is one of the exceptional personalities of Gurudev Shastriji Maharaj. On his pious footprints this holy flow is continued by Gurukul.
On the occasion of 19th Punya-tithi of Sadguru Shastiji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami Gurukul family offered ethical tribute in its unique way of Bhajan.
Gurukul Rajkot
Dandavat – 02,17,878
Pradakshina – 75,584
Janmangal – 11,000 (By Students of Std. X)
Parayan of 19 Scriptures (For 19 hours)
19 Hours incessant Dhoon and Mantra-Lekhan
Top-notch Bhajan
Harshoda Yogesh C. – 5,500 Dandavat
Savaliya Kishan P. – 4,000 Dandavat
Akabari Chirag M. – 2,525 Dandavat
Bhalala Mayur V. – 1,000 Pradakshina
Devani Divyang S. – 881 Pradakshina
Rakholiya Ajay N. – 700 Pradakshina
Bakadiya Mahesh J. – 700 Pradakshina
Gurukul Junagadh
Dandavat – 1,03,093
Pradakshina – 44,131
Mantra-Jap – 1,01,28,883
Jap-Mala – 17,376
Kirtan recitation – 1,263
Janmangal – 7,653
Vachanamrut Path – 01
Dhoon – 12 Hours incessant
Mantra-Lekhan – 2,04,719
Gurukul Ahmedabad
Dandavat – 01,50,849
Pradakshina – 01,12,954
Mantra-Jap – 76,57,075
Jap-Mala – 22,610
Janmangal – 15,326
Mantra-Lekhan – 01,55,555
Bhajan in group
Dhoon – 19 Hours
Mantra-Lekhan – 19 Hours – 70,580
Dandavat – 19 Hours – 08,000
Boold Donation – 119 bottles
Student Jakhaniya Mahesh (Std. XI) chanted Janmangal continuously for 14.5 hours on one seat.
SGVP Gurukul
On the occasion of 19th Punyatithi of Sadguru Shastriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami at Gurukul Ahmedabad saints, students and devotees performed Bhajan for the bliss of Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan and Pujya Shastriji Maharaj. Beside the individual Bhajan, 19 hours Dhoon was also performed in the divine presence of Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji.Along with Dhoon, Dandavat Pranam and Mantra-Lekhan was also carried out with great fervour of spirituality. Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji blessed them. With the intention of social help a blood donation camp was also arranged and 119 bottles of blood was collected.
Dandavat – 01,50,849
Pradakshina – 01,12,954
Mantra-Jap – 76,57,075
Jap-Mala – 22,610
Janmangal – 15,326
Mantra-Lekhan – 01,55,555
Student Jakhaniya Mahesh (Std. XI) chanted Janmangal continuously for 14.5 hours on one seat.
Bhajan in group
Dhoon: 19 Hours
Mantra-Lekhan: 19 Hours – 70,580
Dandavat: 19 Hours – 08,000
Gurukul Surat
Pradakshina – 01,50,051
Janmangal – 12,550
Mantra-Lekhan – 24 Hours
Gurukul SGVP
Pradakshina – 23,234
Dandavat – 76,111
Gurukul Taravada
Dandavat – 20,000
Pradakshina – 6,751
Jap-Mala – 10,582
Mantra-Lekha – 19 Hours – 01,61,665
Dhoon & Mantra-Lekhan at Shree Dharmajivan Primary School
Gurukul Navasari
Dhoon – 6 Hours
Magh – Snan
The month of Magh-snan (from Poornima of Posh to Poornima of Maha) is the time of extreme cold in Indian continent. However according to the Indian scriptures it is the best time to bath with cold water in early in the morning. This is called as Magh-snan. Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan Has also stated the importance of Magh-snan in Satsangi-Jivan. Scientifically also it is proved now that Magh-snan is one of the best way to remain fit through out the year.
On being inspired by the saints performing Magh-snan, in spite of hot water facility students do Magh-snan early in the morning.
No. of Students who performed Magh-Snan
Gurukul Rajkot – 300
Gurukul Junagadh – 70 (Std X)
Gurukul Ahmedabad – 140
Gurukul Surat – 30
Gurukul SGVP – 126
