In the holy presence of Pujyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji, with the kind blessings of Sdg. Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami & Sdg. Shastri Swami Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami who is presently on Satsang-Yatra in U.K., the 5th Saint Shibir was organized at SGVP, Chharodi from 18th to 20th October 2003.
During the inauguration, Sdg Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami worshipped Lord Shree Swaminarayan with Tulsi-Patra reciting Janamangal Stotra & Vedic chants. Poojyapad Shree Jogi Swamiji offered Aarati & inaugurated the shibir.
In this Shibir …
Sdg. Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami in his discourse emphasised on points which would elevate the Saints to progress effectively on the spiritual path in the daily life and blessed them for their better spiritual life.
Sdg. Purani Swami Shree Bhaktiprakashdasji Swami blessed the saints for their spiritual development and propagating the teachings of Lord Shree Swaminarayan.
Sdg. Purani Shree Devprasaddasji Swami gave thought provoking discourses on Vachanamrut which was followed by question and answer session giving an opportunity for interaction.
Sdg. Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swamiji in his speech narrated inspiring incidences useful in Saintly life.
Sdg. Purani Shree Shreeharidasji Swami narrated the inspiring incidents from the life of Purani Swami Shree Premprakashdasji Swami which were found to be very useful for all the saints to grasp and follow for their spiritual development.
Sdg. Purani Shree Dharmavallabhdasji Swami explained the importance of ‘Panchavartman’ and ways to observe it in daily life.
Purani Shree Krishnapriyadasji Swami gave useful tips on communication with Devotees effectively.
Events of this Shibir …
lKirtan-Bhakti : Saints performed kirtan-bhakti with various types of kirtans in the presence of Shree Ghanashyam Maharaj along with musical instruments.
lNoon Sabha : Daily noon discourses on topics of ‘Vachanamrut’ were held by elderly saints in various groups.
lVan-Sabha : Daily afternoon saints use to gather near the Shree Hanuman temple for attending discourses on ‘Vachnamrut’ delivered by Shree Devprasaddasji Swami.
lDaily Test : Saints had to write test in the evening based on the whole day activity like having Shringar Darshan of Shree Ghanashyam Maharaj, Discourses and Special sessions attended to get a feedback from the saints.
lBhakti-Pheri : After the Van-Sabha saints use to introspect and interact with each other.
lRaas Utsav : On the first day evening saints performed Paramhans Raas.
lAbhishek : On the Second noon all saints along with Shree Jogi Swami performed abhishekam of Shree Harikrishna Maharaj in the swimming pool and bathed with the Prasad-Jal.
Samooh Gaan and Prarthna were also held during the Shibir.
One of the important features of the Shibir was that on the last day of the Shibir D.D. Acharya Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj graced the occasion and expressed his pleasure over being in the Shibir organised by the Saints. Acharya Shree was very much impressed with the Shibir and blessed the saints for their spiritual development.
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