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audio-visual shows, and conducted discussions,interviews, message-oriented games and otheractivities to enlighten and encourage thevolunteers.Yogacharya Pujya Ramdev Baba also visitedthe shibir and in his address praised the life andwork of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.The shibir provided the karyakars withguidance, motivation and renewed resolve tofulfil their duties.uSadguru Pujya Balmukund Swami (26-4-1917 to 4-3-2013)The passing away toAkshardham of 96-yearoldPujya BalmukundSwami is a great lossfor the Sanstha. Hecame into contact withSatsang tour to Africa. But, at the last moment,he instantly complied with Yogiji Maharaj’swish and stayed behind to serve the ailingAksharpurushottam Swami.By his saintliness and expert execution of duties,he earned the immense grace of Yogiji Maharaj.Shastriji Maharaj inHe served as kothari of Akshar Mandir,1950 and then servedat the Atladara Mandir,even while continuing his job.Gondal, until 1981. Thereafter, he toured the villages,serving and delivering spiritual discourses.For decades, his insightful and stirringOn Janmashtami 1952, Yogiji Maharaj discourses enlightened and energized theinitiated him into the sadhu-fold and named Sanstha’s sadhus and countless devoteeshim Balmukund Swami. He served diligentlyaccording to Yogiji Maharaj’s instructions andearned his blessings. In 1955, he was selected toworldwide. His humble and saintly personalityendeared him to all.We offer our humblest pranams to such aaccompany Yogiji Maharaj on his first overseas respected senior sadhu.uShri Swaminarayan Charitra: Part 2Ghanshyam and the Miracles of LifeInspirer: H.H. Pramukh Swami MaharajBAPS Swaminarayan Aksharpith Presents...A New Animation Video on the Inspiring Stories from theLife of Bhagwan Swaminarayanl First-ever life-like animation video series in the SwaminarayanSampradayal Children, youths and all can delight in the fascinating lifestoriesof Bhagwan Swaminarayanl Dialogues in English and HindiAvailable at all BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir bookstores.70 Swaminarayan Bliss u May-June 2013