Magazine of March - 2010 - Rups.net

72here and thereAhmedabad: Navratri Nityapaath was recitedon December 26. On January 16, Guru Poojan wasperformed, followed by Parijnan Trayodashi andGurupadukastotra.Reported by Shubhangi KabadBengaluru: With great joy and reverence, PPShrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji waswelcomed in the traditional manner at the Mathon January 27. The Dharmasabha on February 1was followed by Swamiji’s Aashirvachan. ThroughFebruary 2-7, the daily programme includedpoojans, teerth vitaran by Swamiji (afternoons),Deepanamaskar, Ratri Poojan by Swamiji, bhajanseva (evenings). Over 1 lakh samuhik Gayatri Japaswere chanted in all, on Sundays.Sahasra Modak Ganahoma on Angarika Sankashtireceived an enthusiastic response. A three-part talkon ‘Achaman’ by Dharmapracharak Rajagopal Bhatattracted a large audience. On the 13 th OrdinationDay of Swamiji, Laghu Rudra Homa and SamuhikGayatri Japa (men) and Devi Anushthan (women)were performed. That evening’s Dharmasabha wasspectacular - Prarthana children welcomed Swamiji;‘deepamallikas’ waved diyas and offered flowers, anda beautiful Guru Vandana was dedicated to Swamiji.Sri Narayan Giri Swamiji’s presence and His simpleyet profound Aashirvachan augmented the lustre ofthe occasion. Poojya Swamiji gave an Aashirvachanand sang the soulful “Lago Tujhe Payi”.On February 6, 62 Prarthana children had awonderful interaction with Swamiji. Excellentpresentations by Yuvadhara on our Math’s sociallyorientedactivities followed.At the concluding Dharmasabha, Swamijipresented certificates to Sanskrit students. Prior tothe Aashirvachan, He felicitated DharmapracharakRajagopal Bhat and Dr. Ketan Shah, well-knownaccupressure specialist for his invaluable supportduring the Guru Jyoti Yatra.Reported by Uma Trasi and Amit KilpadyNew Delhi: The annual outing of the Sabha onJanuary 31, 2010, to the Army Horse Stud Farmat Babugarh, saw an overwhelming response fromVol. 91, No.3, March 201027 families including a few new ones; 60 Sabhamembers participated.Breeding of high quality mules takes place at theStud Farm. Being an army restricted area, it not opento the public. Cmde Chaitanya Shiroor graciouslymade the necessary arrangements for the excursion.Meeting at a central point (INS India), we travelledby the defence bus to the venue. It was a greatopportunity to see and learn more about horses,mules, stallions and a few newborns as well, as youngas 10 hour old. Both children and adults enjoyed thebuggy rides, kite flying, tug-of-war, cricket and so on.Fortunately, the weather was just right after the longstretch of gloomy days that had prevailed over thecapital for the past two weeks. Sumptuous breakfast,tea, snacks, lunch and short-eats were served till wewere totally “fed-up”. In short, we had a wonderful,fun-filled day.Reported by Mamta SavkurMumbai, Borivli: The 13 th Ordination Dayof Poojya Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji wascelebrated on February 3 wirh Parijnan Trayodashi,Gurupadukastotra and Guru Poojan. A talk, “ShriGurave Namaha,” by the Sabha President wasfollowed by talks by Prarthana class children on “OurGuru Parampara”, “Poojya Swamiji’s visit to BorivliSabha” and “Swami Dayya Pampa” which receivedthunderous applause.Then came a quiz conductedby Yuvadhara members on our Guru Parampara andShri Chitrapur Math which not only exercised thememory cells but proved to be an enjoyable learningexperience for one and all. The gathering dispersedafter the usual Deepanamaskar and prasad vitaran.Reported by Anand DhareshwarWe are informed that the caption of the centrephotograph of Guru Saanidhyotsava2009 at BorivliSabha, on page 37 of our February 2010 issue shouldread as “Guru aaye baadal ban saavan mein…” insteadof “Ghar aaye baadal ban saavan mein…”. We regretthe inadvertent error. - EditorMumbai, Dadar: Prarthana class childrenwere treated to a variety of new nutritious snacks,prepared by members, during the dance and dramapractice sessions before the visit of Poojya SadyojatShankarashram Swamiji in December 2009.(contd. on p-77)Kanara Saraswat