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