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Shri Yogeshwarji

(15 August 1921 - 18 March 1984)

 

Shri Yogeshwarji

Benevolent acts

 

Yogeshwarji did not rest in the solitary places after reaching Himalayan heights on his spiritual journey. Rather he distributed the nectar received on pinnacle of his sadhana for the benefit of the masses. He used his every breath for the spiritual upliftment of the common people. His writings, his discourses, his shibirs, his pilgrimages, his videsh yatras (foreign tours) - in fact he spend every moment for the benefit of the humanity.  

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Spiritual Discourses: Yogeshwarji delivered quintessence of Indian scriptures on diverse spiritual topics. He visited all major cities, towns, religious and educational institutions across India for spreading the divine message. He did not confined his lectures to any popular subject like Bhagwad Gita, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagwat or Mahabharat. Rather he delivered his discourses on diverse topics like Narad bhakti sutra, Patajal Yog Darshan, Upanishadas, Bhakti Yog, Karma Yog, Atmasanyam Yog, Purshoottam Yog etc. He also dispensed lectures on saints like Kabir, Sahajanand Swami, Guru Nanak, Dayanand Saraswati, Ramkrishna Pramhansdev, Bhagwan Raman Maharshi etc. 

 Shri Yogeshwarji's lectures on topics like "East and West", "Guru's Grace", "Science and Religion", "Indian sages and saints" etc. enthralled the audience in western countries. He shared his rare spiritual experiments and extraordinary darshans in his lucid and easy-to-understand lectures with spiritual seeker. His lectures were often accompanied by Question and Answer session or Meditation sittings. Audio cassettes are available for many of his lectures.  

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Literary Contribution: Yogeshwarji made Gujarati literature richer by his contribution of innumerable books. He displayed his mastery over literature by successfully writing on different types of literature. Yogeshwarji's literature varieties includes Autobiography, letters, novel, Question & Answer, Bhajans, Poems, Life sketches, translations, Short stories, Inspirational incidents, plays etc. Future generation would be indebted to this literary contribution.   

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Abroad on Spiritual Mission: To spread the message of Indian Culture and religion, Yogeshwarji visited foreign  countries. During his tours abroad he gave spiritual discourses on various topics, delivered talks on radio, gave interviews on TV and newspaper. He left a profound impression upon the masses as a true representative of ancient Indian heritage. As a result of his inspiration, a satsang center came up in Toronto, Canada.

Sr. Year Countries Visited Accompanied by
1 1977 England Mataji Jyotirmayi
2 1978 England, USA and Canada Mataji Jyotirmayi
3 1979 Zambia Maa Sarveshwari
4 1981 England, USA and Canada Maa Sarveshwari
5 1983 South Africa Maa Sarveshwari

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Dhyan Sadhana Shibir: For the benefit of spiritual aspirants, Yogeshwarji organized seven days shibir (spiritual meditation camps) in his auspicious presence once a year. Meditation, yogic exercises, bhajan singing , spiritual discourses describing his vivid experiences, question and answer sessions, talk by shibir participants etc. were included in the daily activity. Large number of people took part in it and benefited immensely. Following is the list of shibir organized:

Sr. Year Place City
1 1973 Shri Vishwavandhya Udyan Vadodara
2 1974 Shri Sanatan Seva Sangh Surat
3 1975 Shri Santram mandir Nadiad
4 1976 Shri Dakshinamurti Bhavan Bhavnagar
5 1977 Shri Jayendrapuri Arts College Bharuch
6 1978 Shri H K Arts College Ahmedabad
7 1979 Shri Lakhdhirji Engg. College Morbi
8 1981 Shri H K Arts College Ahmedabad
9 1982 M S University Vadodara
10 1983 Shri M T B Arts College Surat

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SARVAMANGAL Charitable Trust: In 1978, Yogeshwarji set up "Sarvamangal Charitable Trust" for the noble cause of social service. Today under its auspices innumerable activities of social service are performed. It includes food and clothing to the poor and down trodden, medical camps in the socially and financially backward area, Relief works in natural calamities like earth quake and flood, lodging facility at an affordable rate in the famous pilgrim place of Ambaji, distribution of blankets, financial support to the students in the form of fees and notebooks, facilitation of bright students in the exam, lecture series on spiritual topics at universities, publication of Gujarati shabda-kosh, dedication of ambulance for emergency health services etc.

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ADHYATMA: In 1979, Yogeshwarji inspired the publication of spiritual Gujarati monthly named "ADHYATMA". Yogeshwarji long known acquaintance Shri Narayanbhai Jani accepted the responsibility as its Editor. Today it has become very popular among Gujarati spiritual readers.

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SWARGAROHAN: In fond memory of his mother, Mataji Jyotirmayi Yogeshwarji resolved to build a lodging facility for the pilgrims.  He chose Ambaji in North Gujarat, a famous pilgrim place of mother Goddess Jagdamba for the purpose. Maa Sarveshwari fulfilled his unfinished work and set up Swargarohan. 

 

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