Pramukh swami maharaj shatabdi mahotsav

The 58 highly educated and devoted youths were ordained as swamis, receiving bhagwati diksha (saffron robes), and embarked on their lifelong path of worldly renunciation, self-realization and service to God and society. Together with the ordination of 46 youths as parshads four days ago, this marks a total of 104 youths from around India and the world receiving ordination from Mahant Swami Maharaj on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Centenary Celebrations in Ahmedabad. The date held extra historical significance as it was exactly 83 years ago today that Pramukh Swami Maharaj himself was ordained by his guru, Shastriji Maharaj, the founder of BAPS, in Gondal. Of the 58 youths initiated today, there were 6 postgraduates, 30 engineers, 19 graduates in other fields, two MBAs and an architect. These youths left the comforts of home and promising careers to eagerly walk on the path of renunciation. The youths have come from around India and the world, including 5 from America, 7 from Maharashtra, and 46 from Gujarat. Senior BAPS swami and mahant of Akshardham Gandhinagar, Anandswarupdas Swami, said, “Akshar and Purushottam are transcendent of maya and eternally divine. When they manifest on Earth, everyone recognises they are devoid of vices and replete with divine virtues. But even beyond that, they exude a divine aura that touches everyone around them. Yesterday, the head of ISKCON Bengaluru described his divine experience during his first meeting with Pramukh Swami Mah...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. To commemorate his legacy and celebrate his life, the • Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a spiritual leader who devoted his life to serving humanity and sharing the values of Hinduism. • The Shatabdi Mahotsav is a celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s centenary birthday and is a tribute to his legacy. • Through this event, people are encouraged to live according to Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s values of compassion, service, and developing a personal connection with God. Table of Contents • • • • • • • Introducing Pramukh Swami Maharaj Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and a major figure in Hinduism. To commemorate his centenary, the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav was celebrated from 31st August to September 10th, 2016. With events ranging from spiritual discourses to cultural programs, this Mahostsav gave devotees a chance to convey their devotion and gratitude towards Swamishri. Over 200,000 devotees took part in the various activities organized by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha during the 10 day long celebrations. All of these activities reminded us of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s invaluable contributions to our society. Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav He was revered as a guru by millions of devotees around the world, known for his humility and compassion. This year marks the 100th birth annive...