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History and Purpose of Mahapuja in the Gunatit Samaj
Background Guruhari Pappaji Maharaj asked Param Pujya Didi to conduct the first Mahapuja for all members of the Gunatit Samaj, on 8th August 1964 at Tardev, Mumbai. Since then a Mahapuja is conducted every day at all Gunatit Jyot centres across the world. To commemorate this day, Gunatit Jyot conducts a special mahapuja for each an every member of the samaj on the 8th
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Shri Hari Jayanti – The Birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Hari Jayanti marks the advent of Shri Swaminarayan Bhagwan on this earth. Lord Swaminarayan is Purna Purushottam Narayan, the avatari of the avatars. He was born in a small village called Chhapaiya near Ayodhya 240 years ago on 2nd April 1781. This date is ‘chaitra sud nom‘ in the Hindu calendar. This date also coincides with Ramnavmi (the birth of
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The Swaminarayan Mantra
Ramanand Swami, who was guru to Sahajanand Swami Maharaj (otherwise known as Swaminarayan Bhagwan), chose Him to be his spiritual successor – Sahajanand Swami was only 21 years of age. Shortly afterward, Ramanand Swami departed from this world. On the thirteenth day after the demise of His guru on 31st December 1802 CE, Sahajanand Swami introduced the Swaminarayan mantra.
Swaminarayan Mahamantra
સ્વામિશ્રીજી જય ગુરૂહરિ પપ્પાજી સ્વામિનારાયણ મહામંત્ર પ્રાગટ્યદિન ભગવાન શ્રી સ્વામિનારાયણ સમર્થ સર્વોપરી સર્વ અવતારના અવતારી એમણે પોતાના મંત્રનો, નામનો, સંપ્રદાયનો ઉદ્દ્ભવ ફરેણી ગામમાં કર્યો. તે વખતે બધા જુદા જુદા નામની માળા ફેરવતા. તે વખતે મહારાજે કહ્યું, આપણો એક જ મંત્ર “સ્વામિનારાયણ” આપણે આ જ મંત્રની માળા ફેરવવી. સર્વના સ્વામી સર્વ અવતારના અવતારી સ્વામી એવા અક્ષર. ને અક્ષરના સ્વામી
Our Centres
Vallabh Vidyanagar Jyot Centre – Est. 1st June 1966 Guruhari Pappaji, at the behest of Brahmswarup Yogiji Maharaj established a spiritual institution called ‘Shree Gunatit Jyot Mahila Kendra’ for women who wished to devote their lives in service of God. As per Yogiji Maharaj’s wishes Gunatit Jyot was formed in Vallabh Vidyanagar on Guruhari Pappaji’s own land. Fifty one such beno first
Why Do We Do Mahapuja
Mahapuja is undertaken to ensure all devotees live a life full of spiritual (akshardham) joy and peace, protecting them from any ill-fate so that their lives are transformed into that of devotion, prosperity and well being. To that end the names of all haribhakto are read out during the puja and metaphorically placed at the lotus feet of Shreeji Maharaj;
Why Do We Chant Om?
OM is one of the most chanted sounds in India; it has a profound effect on the body and mind of those who chant it as well as the surroundings. Most mantra and vedic prayers start with OM. It is even used as a greeting – OM, Hari OM. It is repeated as a mantra or meditated upon. Its
Why Do We Do Pradakshina?
The practice of circumbulation by Hindus is called Pradakshina. Why do we do Pradakshina? We cannot draw a circle without a centre point. The Lord is the centre, source and essence of our lives. Recognising Him as the focal point in our lives, we go about our daily chores. This is the significance of the Pradakshina. Also, every point on
Why Do We Offer Food to the Lord Before Eating It?
In the Christian tradition, food is partaken after a thanks giving prayer grace. Indians make an offering of it to the Lord and later partake of it as prasada – a holy gift from the Lord. In temples and in many homes, the cooked food is first offered to the Lord each day. Our entire attitude to food and the
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Why Do We Need a Guru?
A teacher is needed to guide us through school, our parent are needed to guide us through our lives and a Guru is needed to guide is on the spiritual path. Only a true guru knows how to reach God, we have to accept a true Guru who embodies the saintly qualities of God as described in the Hindu shastras.
Why Are There 108 Beads in a Mala (Rosary)?
The Hindu religion has had prayer beads for a long time. Its rosary consists of 109 beads — 108 to mark the 108 names of God and one to mark the beginning of the prayer cycle, “Dancing Shiva, who shows grace, peace and creative power, and destroys and treads on the evil dwarf.” Sakyamuni, the East Indian who was
What is Prathna
Prathna is a way to communicate to God. By offering prayers to God, we thank Him, ask Him for forgiveness for the mistakes we might have made and ask Him to help us become enlightened and attain peace in our lives. God hears all prayers that come from the heart. By offering prayers to the Supreme God, we are able
What is Pooja
Puja is a time when devotees offer devotion to God. We can talk to Him and He will bless us. We can thank Him for all the wonderful things He has gifted us with. We show our devotion to God by making a connection with Him. God Himself is present in the murtis. We are symbolically offering our lives to
What is Diwali
The First day is called Dhanteras or Dhantryaodashi, which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin The Second day of Diwali : Narak Chaturdasi It is the fourteenth lunar day (thithi) of the dark forthnight of the month of Kartik and the eve of Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the
What is Aarti
Physically Aarti is the ritual of waving the divas in a circular motion before Gods image. There are several underlying sentiments of Aarti: One is that the divas illuminate the whole of the Lords body with light so that devotees can do darshan of the whole body. The second sentiment is that devotees can lovingly welcome Bhagwan during Aarti, by offering
Introduction to Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, if not the oldest dating back many thousands of years. The original name of Hinduism is Sanãtana Dharma, or “The eternal principle”. The word sanatana implies that it always existed and will always exist; as such its principles are beyond any religion, race, colour or creed. Unlike other religions, the
Hinduism for Kids
Hinduism is the worlds oldest living tradition. Hindus prefer to call their tradition “Sanatan Dharma” – the universal tradition without a beginning and without an end because the concept it believes in are ageless and timeless. It is a peace loving and culturally rich. There is a saying that Sanatan Dharma is timeless in its concepts, rich in its diversity,