Date : 16 Aug 2015

Shravana Sadhana Series – Saarathi No Sathvaro (Series of Bhagvad Geeta Jnana Yajnas)

As a part of Pujya Gurudev’s Birth Centenary Year Celebrations, under the leadership of Br. Atharvana Chaitanyaji, Chinmaya Mission – Ahmedabad concluded a series of Geeta jnana yajnas under the title of “Saarthi no Sathavaro” (Company of the Divine Charioteer). The shravana sadhana series comprised of monthly jnana yajnas on one chapter each of Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta in different parts of Ahmedabad which was well attended by many curious seekers from across the city.

The series was concluded in a grand manner by organising the final jnana yajna on Chapter 18 of Bhagvad Geeta at Tagore Memorial Hall, Ahmedabad on – 1st to 9th August 2015.  This yajna was hosted by a total of 100 fortunate Yajamanas who offered their generous contributions unto Pujya Gurudev and also performed Samashti Guru Paduka Puja on 2nd August.  Everyday more than 400 listeners revelled in the talks on this special chapter summarising the entire Bhagvad Geeta.  Br. Atharvanaji’s talks on the beautiful verses of the holy text in his unique style and a very simple language were very well appreciated by the seekers and were also well covered by media. On the last day of the yajna, the seekers also participated in Sampoorna Geeta Parayana and watched a small presentation by the members of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra. Throughout this series of yajnas, all – the organisers, sevaks and Mission members were overwhelmed by having got the opportunity to experience Pujya Gurudev’s presence and grace in abundance.

Chinmaya Lifestyle Series –  Workshops for Chinmaya Setukaris: Chinmaya Setukaris Ahmedabad organized a workshop titled “Drishti” on 26th July 2015, for the young adults of the city at ParamDham. Around 50 enthusiastic bridge builders got together on a rainy Sunday and reflected on the burning questions of life and sought answers to those under the guidance of Br. Atharvana Chaitanyaji. Through interactive games and activities, the seekers found the answers to all their doubts and discovered a way to develop the vision of Oneness. While the parents were learning lessons to correct their vision of life, special activities were conducted for the children by the sevaks of CHYK and study groups. Forgetting the stress and pangs of one’s everyday routine life, spending half a day filled with fun and knowledge with like minded people, returned with inspired and rejuvenated minds.