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 Pushti
Preeti
Volume3.Issue4.Summer2016
As most of you know, I have star4ed the first par4 of my Spirit9al Tour in the UK and I am
really looking for?ard to meeting all my dear Vaishnavjan both in the United Kingdom
and United States. I am also ex4Eemely happy to learF that Prabhu Padhramni has been
star4ed by most of the centers in the US. I am cer4ain that Vaishnavs of all age gEoups are
benefit4ing fEom this forIat of Satsang and with the Grace of ShriNathji Prabhu, are
exLeriencing the bliss of Pushti Bhakti.
Blessings.
-Vrajrajkumarji-
In this
Edition…
VYO-WORLD ACTIVITIES
UPDATES ON SOME
PAST ACTIVITIES FROM
DIFFERENT CENTERS
— PAGE 3-11
MESSAGE &
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM
THE INTERNATIONAL
BOARD
— PAGE 2
PUSHTI ETIQUETTE
WHEN NOT DO DANDVAT
TO VALLABHKUL
ACHARYAS — PAGE 17
KIDS CORNER
STORY TIME (MODERN DAY EKLAYVA) & VYO YOUTH DESCRIBING THEIR
EXPERIENCE WITH DIFFERENT VYO
ACTIVITIES
— PAGE 19-21
SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI —
SWAROOP DARSHAN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S
PRGATYA— PAGE 14
SIGNIFICANCE OF
DIFFERENT
EKADASHIS — PAGE 17-18
UPCOMING
PUSHITIMARGIYA
FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS
— PAGE 22-23
© VYO-USA, Inc.
NIDHI
SWAROOPS OF
PUSHTIMARG
— PAGE 15-16
RATH YATRA
IN
PUSHTIMARG — PAGE 13
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS TO
ALL VAISHNAVS THAT MAYBE INTERESTED.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS? VALLABHYOUTHUSA@GMAIL.COM
VYO Pushti Preeti Newslet4er
Message from the VYO International Board
Bhagvad Smaran to All,
With the grace of ShriNathji Prabhu and divine aashirwad from Pujya Jeje, Shri Vrajrajkumarji Mahodayshri,
VYO is growing with leaps and bounds worldwide. VYO is becoming nimmit for such an extraordinary work of
Pushti Bhakti Marg throughout the World.
VYO India has successfully organized 4 international Vaishnav Conventions in Gujarat to celebrate 500 years
of Shrimad Vitthalesh Shri Gusaiji Prabhucharan. Thousands of devoted Vaishnavs took alaukik aanand of
these auspicious events which included high level State and National leaders. There was a huge event in
January, called “Run for Cows” in Vadodara, Gujarat in which more than 30,000 people participated to bring
awareness about protections for Cows. There are several schools who are participating in VYO Education
courses for kids age 6 to 16 and VYO E team has successfully completed several “Train the Teachers” seminars
with huge success. VYO is also actively involved in poor kids’ education by taking care of the tuition fees up to
12th Grade and VYO AnnaKshetra Yojna in which VYO donates food/grocery to needy families locally
With Shri Thakorji’s Krupa, KSW (Krishna Sanskar World) land has been purchased and VYO is planning for “
Khat Muhurt” on January 28, 2017, at Rajkot on a grand scale in presence of dignitaries from throughout the
world to celebrate this milestone.
Along with social, educational and community services VYO is very active in establishing Pushti Pranalika
Havelis for the seva and sukh of Shri Thakorji.
VYO USA is progressing well with Pujya Jeje Shri’s guidance and blessings. Most of the 21 centers have now
incorporated “Prabhu Padhramni Satsang” in their centers to take alaukik laabh of Shri Thakorji’s Padhramni
at Vaishnav’s home during satsang. With Thakorjis’s Krupa VYO USA’s Havelis, VYO E programs and other
events are organized throughout the country to preserve and cherish our rich Hindu traditions and culture.
VYO Is becoming nimmit for this karya including hosting Shri Kajalben Oza’s inspirational talks throughout
the country to bring much needed awareness of care and protection of Cows. Our ladila Pujya Jeje Shri’s
Spiritual tour of USA will commence on July 13 for 2 months to soak all Vaishnavs with divine alaukik aanand.
VYO USA can’t wait to welcome Jeje Shri in our homes and in our hearts!
VYO UK successfully organized 3 Kathas of Pujya Jeje Shri this year along with the divine Prayag Tirth Kalash
Mahotsav. Aapshri narrated ShriNath Charitramrut Katha in Leister and Manchester and all Vaishnavs were
soaked in ati aanand of this divine events.
VYO Kisumu-Kenya have successfully established Shri Govardhan Nathji Haveli last year and Vaishnavs are
taking ati aanand of Shri Thakorji’s seva and darshan.
With Pujya Jeje Shri’s aashirwad and guidance VYO and Pushti Bhakti are spreading worldwide. VYO
international board is working tirelessly to establish and spread VYO worldwide in several other countries and
continents!
Pujya Jeje Shri is tirelessly doing Prithvi Parikrama to bring scattered Vaishnavs to the lotus feet of Shri
Thakorji. Jeje Shri is showering all Vaishnavs with divya vachanamruts and mangal vani all over the world and
in true sense Pushtimarg is being rejuvenated with new and innovative ideas to spread this Krupa Marg. VYO is
truly blessed by Shri Hari and Guru!
Shri Vallabh Jug Jug Raj Karo… Shri Vallabh Jug Jug Raj Karo
Jay Shri Krishna
-
Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
Comments/Qs: vallabhyouthusa@gmail.com
VYO International Board
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VYO activities from different centers around the world
VYO-India
With Shri Thakorji’s Krupa and Pujya Jeje Shri’s blessing, VYO India organized
many events throughout the region that includes establishment of new VYO
centers along with various Prerna Sabhas for one of the most startling projects,
‘Krishna Sanskar World’. The Prerna Sabhas were organized at many places,
including remote locations, and were led by Pujya Jeje Shri to bring awareness
amongst the youth and elderly.
Enthralling Holi Rasiya were organized by various VYO centers that had a huge
number of Vaishnavs participating from all over the region.
Shri Vallabhacharyaji Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav was celebrated on a grand scale
by VYO Padra in presence of Jeje Shri that attracted Vaishnavs in large number.
Establishment of HPT/VYO Arina fountain in Rajkot is one of the historic
moments in India in which, HPT Pvt. Ltd and VYO came together with a
Philanthropic initiative to serve Cool and Hygienic Drinking Water to the citizens
of Rajkot.
Moreover, VYOE conducted ‘Train the trainer’ sessions to further VYOE efforts in India and take the initiative
to next level.
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VYO-UK
VYO UK had a mesmerizing experience with Pujya Jeje
Shri’s spiritual tour which was filled with many inspiring
events such as Shrinath Charitramrut Katha for the first time
in Leicester and Manchester followed by Shri Krishna Leela
Katha in London. Bharat Prayag Tirth Kalash Mahotsav also
took place for the first time in London. Other highlights were
a special Yuva Shibir for the children and youth in Leicester.
and a visit to House of
Lords in London. The
House of Lords visit was a
historical moment in
which, Jeje Shri became
the very first Sanatan
Hindu Dharma /
Vaishnav Sampraday
Acharya to address young
professionals in English.
Thousands of Vaishnavs participated in these spiritual events and benefited
by Pujya Jeje Shri’s presence in the UK. Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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VYO-USA
With the blessings of Shri Thakorji and under the guidance of our beloved, HDH Yuva Vaishnavacharya
Goswami 108 Shri Vrajrajkumarji Mahodayshri, VYO USA centres celebrated various Pushtimarg utsavs and
conducted monthly spiritual meet to experience divinity of Pushti Bhakti and to serve Love and Happiness to
one and all!
VYO Boston celebrated Shri Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav, Akshay Tritya, and Shri Narsinh
Jayanti utsavs with more than 300 Vaishnavs. Sundar Shobha Yatra was organized for Shri
Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav. Boston haveli is looking forward to celebrate Nav manorath,
Rath Yatra, and Hindola to provide divine labh of Pushtimarg utsav celebration to all
Vaishnavs. VYO Cherry Hill is feeling very blessed to start new centre with the grace of P.P. Goswami 108 Shri
Vrajrajkumarji Mahodayshri. First Prabhu Padhramni satsang was celebrated with Shri Yamunaji's Mahotsav
at Shri Pragnesh bhai Shah's residence on April 8th, 2016. During second Prabhu
Padhramni satsang at Talati’s
residence, Shri Mahaprabhuji
Pragatyotsav was enthusiastically
celebrated and all Bhgvadiya
Vaishnavs took divine labh of
Pujya Jeje Shri’s sundar
Vachanamrut. Recent Prabhu
Padhramni satsang was enjoyed at
residence of Mr. Choksi. Vaishnavs
also enjoyed the Mahaprasad after
the satsang.
VYO Detroit celebrated Shri Mahaprabhuji Pragatya
Mahotsav at Dipika ben and Parimal bhai’s residence. More
than 100 Vaishnavs participated in Shobha Yatra and utsav
celebration. Sixteen VYOE kids gave brief speech on Shodash
Granth - One granth by each of them. Most of them spoke in
pure Gujarati language. Detroit is very proud of VYOE kids!!
VYOE Detroit continues with lots of excitement
and interest from all kids.
All the VYO Detroit Vaishnavs are very excited and
eagerly waiting for Shri Krishna Charitramrut
Katha that is going to be narrated by our beloved
Pujya Jeje Shri. See additional pictures from VYO
Detriot.
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VYO-USA (cont..)
VYO Freehold completed 2 successful years of Spiritual meet
and VYOE for kids. Our first Prabhu Padhramni took place in the
month of June 2016 which was also the end of VYOE year. The
centre completed bridge level course. Kids took great effort in
writing an essay on VYO and their learning in
the past year. Both VYOE and dedicated
Vaishnavs of Freehold are spreading Pujya Jeje
Shri’s message of "Serving Happiness through
Spirituality" and also looking forward to Pujya
Jeje Shri's visit this summer. VYO New York continues their monthly satsang to spread happiness and spirituality amongst the Vaishnavs.
We celebrated various utsavs during our satsang and learned about their importance. The centre’s Vaishnavs
are very enthusiastic about the Prabhu Padhramni concept
and eager to incorporate in their monthly spiritual meet.
With
Thakorji’s prerna and
Jeje Shri’s
blessing,
the
committee members of VYO New York thought of an outdoor
satsang to adorn Shri Prabhu Padhramni swaroop, and to
experience the vachnamrut and satsang performed by our
Gurus in the olden ages. The team worked with great synergy
to create this divine experience, and suffice it to say, it was
truly blissful! Starting from the location, to the weather, to all
the support from fellow Vaishnavs of all ages and manorathis,
everything turned out perfect with the grace of god. We had the opportunity to welcome Shri Thakorji’s
swaroop along with Shri Mahaprabhuji’s Bethakji with a ShobhaYatra where the Vaishnavs and the passerbys
were mesmerized with kirtans and dhod
pads! After the Shobha Yatra and nitya paath,
we experienced our Jeje Shri’s vachnamrut by
playing it on a computer with a loud speaker
so all Vaishnavs could hear him. The satsang
gave us a divine feeling as if we were listening
to a live vachnamrut, much like when Shri
Mahaprabhuji carried out satsangs under a
tree. The manorathi had arranged delightful
prasadi for all. We all departed feeling joy
full and experiencing paramanand. Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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VYO-USA (cont..)
VYO Raleigh organized two Prabhu Padhramni events with
increasing attendance of dear Vaishnavs. The host family with the
help of the committee members gave discourse, and provided Priti
Bhojan.
Students of VYOE Raleigh
organized Mahaprabhuji
Pragatyotsav with support of
other Vaishnavs. The event was
very well organized. About 200 Vaishnavs enjoyed one hour stage program
showcasing drama, dance, speech and kirtans followed by delicious
Mahaprasad.
VYOE Raleigh organized graduation
ceremony for VYOE students in presence
of town Mayor Mr. Mark Stohlman and
Pro tem Mayor Mr. Steve Rao. The chief
guests presented graduation certificates to the
students. Children enjoyed getting their
pictures taken with Mayor. Students were
given couple minutes to express their view on
VYOE
education
classes. Everyone was positive. One 7 year
student said "Can I come to VYOE classes
every day instead of going to school?"
Parents had a very positive input. All
current students will be continuing VYOE.
About 15 students are expected for next school year.
VYO Richmond continued with spiritual meets every second
Saturday of the month and organized Shri Mahaprabhuji
Pragatyotsav. Large number of Vaishnavs participated in the Utsav.
It was great divine experience for all the Vaishnavs. This time we
had organized Pushtimarg Quiz which was really nice learning
experience with fun. Ms. Nimisha Parikh did a great job in
organizing the quiz and conducting it. We have started Prabhu
Padhramni in full fledge and Vaishnavs are anxiously waiting for
their turn for Prabhu Padhramni. VYO Richmond is spreading the
message of Pujya Jeje
Shri "Serving
Happiness through
Spirituality”.
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VYO San Diego celebrated Shri Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav on May 14,
2016, and most recently, completed the third year
of VYO-E with a picnic satsang on Jun 12, 2016.
VYO San Diego’s Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav
brought together 300 Vaishnavs. With beautiful
kirtans and bhajans sung with bhav, the biggest
informational activity was that of the 84
Bethakji’s. With the help of VYOE’s level four
kids, gave an explanation of Mahaprabhuji’s three
Parikramas and the 84 Bethakji’s in which he
elocuted the Bhagwat. Shobha Yatra with kalashes was also enjoyed by all
Vaishnavs as they took divine labh of carrying Mahaprabhuji swaroop
throughout the Yatra.
June month satsang was our first ever picnic Satsang. Vaishnavs enjoyed
having bhajans and paath outdoors. Each kid had a chance to ask two
questions from the education classes to his/her parents. It turned out that
kids knew more about Hinduism than the parents. The kids and adult
separately played musical chairs. VYO-E kids were awarded their certificates
for the school year, bringing the third year of VYO-E to a close. VYOE classes
have concluded for the year and will resume again in September.
San Diego is in full swing preparations for Pujya Jeje Shri’s spiritual visit from August 6 to 9. The entire city
has been waiting a long time for his return and all are looking forward to his spiritual discourse.
VYO Savannah celebrated Nav manorath and Shri
Mahaprabhuji Pragatyotsav at homes of bhagvadiya
vaishnavs. First Prabhu Padhramni satsang was enjoyed by
all vaishnavs with divine labh
of chanting nitya niyam
paths,,kesar snan of padukaji,
palana, shobhayatra, kids
spiritual speech on Shri
Mahaprabhuji’s pragatya and imporant life events.
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VYO-USA (cont..)
VYO Tampa “Vrindavan Dham”organized April spiritual meet in presence of P. P. Goswami 108 Shri
Darshankumarji Mahoydayshri. Vaishnavs took divine labh of Pujya Jeje. On May 15, 2016 – Shri
Mahaprabhuji’s Pragatyotsav was celebrated in the presence of P. P. Goswami 108 Shri Kunjeshkumarji
Mahodayshri.
VYOE Tampa also continues to have regular biweekly VYO-Education classes for kids.
VYO USA centers are very blessed with Shri Thakorji’s krupa and Pujya Jeje Shri’s Aashirwad to experience
and serve “Love and Happiness through Spirituality”!
Jay Shri Krishna and
Jay Shri Vallabh Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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Getting Involved with VYO-USA Activities
Would you like to participate in VYO activities, below is the contact information for local chapters of VYO-USA.
For VYO Centers worldwide, please visit our website at http://vyoworld.org/centers/.
VYO Atlanta - GA
shahami76@hotmail.com
VYO Boston - MA
kmalaviya47@outlook.com, dpatelcpa@comcast.net
VYO Bradenton - FL
fourshah44@yahoo.com
VYO Charlotte - NC
gandhi1101@yahoo.com
VYO Cherry hill - NJ
praghema@gmail.com VYO Columbus - OH
Siaphotography@yahoo.com
VYO Dallas -TX
shailesh777@yahoo.com
VYO Daytona - FL
shruti2819@yahoo.com
VYO Detroit - MI
sunilrupal@hotmail.com
VYO Edison - NJ
pmaniar4@gmail.com VYO Florence - SC
kensi4u@yahoo.com
VYO Freehold - NJ
khyati.maher@prudential.com
VYO New Haven - CT
shethhansal@gmail.com
VYO New York - NY
sdesaipt@yahoo.com, sonalmshah@gmail.com
VYO Parsippany - NJ
rshah07039@gmail.com VYO Raleigh - NC
Shaharvind@aol.com
VYO Richmond -VA
vyorichmondvirginia@gmail.com
VYO San Diego - CA
tshah@yahoo.com
VYO Savannah - GA
amishampatel@bellsouth.net
VYO Scranton - PA
rangeshshah@yahoo.com
VYO Tampa - FL
jaysmivi@hotmail.com
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Pujya Jeje Shri’s USA Itinerary
Visit vyoworld.org for the most up-to-date itinerary.
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Android - http://bit.ly/vyo_krishna_world_run Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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Rath Yatra in Pushtimarg Rath Yatra celebration in Pushtimarg was
initiated by Shri Gusainji. Once, Shri Gusainji
went to a Rath Yatra celebration of Shri
Jagannathji. On this day, Prabhu told Shri
Gusainji to perform the same manorath in
Pushtimarg.
Rath Yatra is celebrated on the auspicious day of
Ashad Sud beej (2) in Pushya nakshatra. On this
day, Thakorji is seated in a Rath (chariot) by
Shri Yashodaji and the Rath is taken to every
Vrajvasi’s residence to fullfill their manoraths.
Rath Yatra is a Parvanik Utsav. It means this
utsav is based on Vedic festivals on Nakshatras –
Parva.
Balbhav Lilla vs Kishore Lilla
In Pushtimarg, we assume the bhava of Shri
Yasodaji, who made bal Shri Krishna sit in a
Rath for the first time. As Shri Krishna is a balak,
Yasodaji did not strap the horses to the Rath
because she thought that Balak Krishna would
get frighten with the horses. Instead, all vraj
bhakts took turns to pull the Rath. In front of the
Rath, the bal vraj bhakts holds flags, banners,
umbrellas. This is called Balbhav Lilla.
When the horses are connected to Rath it is
known as Kishore Lilla. In this bhav, Shri
Thakorji sits with Swaminiji in the Rath which is
surrounded by sakhi gopis.
The Rath Yatra utsav is not celebrated in
Nathadwara, Shri Nathji. It is believed that this
utsava is “chal” (active and flowing) bhava and
Shri Nathji is “sthir” (still) bhava. So Shri
Gusainji decided not to celebrate the Rath Yatra
in Shri Nathji. Also, on this day, Shri
Mahaprabhuji did “Aasurvyamohleela”, means
aapshri left the material body. So keeping this in
mind, Thakorji wears white vastra (clothes) on
this day and in the evening the umbrella
(kharsal) is removed from the Rath.
Chariot (Rath) It is believed that
when Nandbaba
made the first
chariot for Lalan,
he insisted that the
chariot should be
of light material
since it was being
pulled by Krishna’s
sakhas. The design
of the chariot was
made just like the one of Shri Jagannathji. The
chariot was of four wheels (since the Rath was
light) compared to Shri Jagannathji Rath which
has sixteen wheels. Shri Baldevji’s Rath has
tweleve wheels and Shri Subhadraji’s Rath has
eight wheels.
Bhav Bhavna:
This utsav is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
The divine bhav behind this celebration is the
one of ‘Vrajpati’. Meaning, Shri Thakorji visits
personally each and every Vrajbhaktas to fulfill
their manorathas. Vrajbhaktas are broadly
categorized in four groups:
1. Satvik
2. Rajasik
3. Tamasik
4. Nirguna
Considering the bhav of these four groups, four
bhogs are offered to Shri Thakorji:
1. First Darshan: Shri Thakorji starts visit from
Nandalaya
2. Second Darshan: Shri Thakorji halts at the
places of Vrajanganas
3. Third Darshan: Shri Thakorji meets Shri
Vrusbhan nandini at Barsana
4. Fourth Darshan: Shri Thakorji visits
Nikunjas and returns back to Nandalaya. Comments/Qs: vallabhyouthusa@gmail.com
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Siri Mahaprabhuji: Swaroop Darshan
Pragatya (Emergence): In Telangana state (currently Andhra Pradesh) of South India, on the banks of holy
river Krishna near Vyom Stambh mountain in a village Kankarwaad, lived Shri Yagyanarayan Bhatt. He was a
learned Brahmin and resident of Kankarwaad, who performed Somyagnas as part of his ancestral ritual. Once,
towards the end (samaapti) of one such Yagna, the Lord appeared and granted a boon, “Upon completion of
100 SomYagnas by your descendants, I shall incarnate in your line of heritage”. Having said thus, the Lord
disappeared.
Shri Yagyanarayan Bhatt performed 32 SomYagnas; Shri Gangadhar Bhatt (son of Shri Yagyanarayan)
performed 28; Shri Ganpati Bhatt (son of Shri Gangadhar) performed 30; Shri Vallabh Bhatt (son of Shri
Ganpati) performed 5 and Shri Laxman Bhatt (son of Shri Vallabh) performed 5, thereby completing 100
SomYagnas.
On the auspicious day of VS 1535, Chaitra Sud 11, Shrimad Vallabhacharyaji – Shri Mahaprabhuji appeared in
the center of a circle of fire in Champaranya as “Vaishvaanar”.
Swaroop: “Vastutahh Krushna Aeva” meaning Shri MahaPrabhuji is Sanyogatmak and Rasatmak Divine
Swaroop of Sakshaat Purna Purushottam Shri Krishna and Shri Swaminiji.
Four Questions: Once while Aapshri was attending a religious forum in Jagannathpuri conducted by the
then King, four questions were debated by highly learned Brahmins.
1. Premier (main) Scripture?
2. Premier (main) God?
3. Premier (main) Mantra?
4. Premier (main) role or duty of Life?
Not being able to reach an acceptable answer even after a prolonged debate, Aapshri’s suggestion that Bhagwan
Jagdish be asked to intervene and answer above questions was accepted by all in unison. A blank paper and
pen were offered to Bhagwan Jagdish behind closed doors of the temple. Upon opening the doors, the following
Shlok was found inscribed on the piece of paper:
“EKAM SHASTRAM DEVKI-PUTRA-GIT-MEKO DEVO DEVKI-PUTRA EVA |
MANTRO-PYEKAM TASYA NAAMAANI YAANI KARMAA-PYEKAM TASYA DEVASYA SEVA ||”
Meaning: Shrimad Bhagvad Gita sung by Shri Krishna, son of Devki is Premier Scripture; Shri Krishna,
Himself is Premier God; Ashtakshar MahaMantra is Premier Mantra and Shri Krishna’s Seva (service) is
Premier Duty of soul in human life.
Aapshri is the founder of Pushtimarg – Path of Divine Grace, establishing the philosophy of
“SHUDDHADVAITA” (pure non-dualism) in light of Brahmasutra, Shrimad Bhagvat, Vedas and Bhagvad Gita.
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Nidhi Swaroops of Pushtimarg As promised in our previous newsletter, we will
outline the relevant details of some of the current
Nidhi Swaroops of Pushtimarg: Shri Dwarkadhishji
Current Residence: Kankroli, Rajasthan
Patotsav; Aasadh Shukla 5
Appearance Place: Kannauj
Swaroop Bhavna: Aankh Micholi Leela
First Seva performed by: Damodardasji
Sambhalware
Mool Acharya Sevya Swaroop: Shri Balkrishnaji
Shri Gokulnathji
Current Residence: Gokul
Patotsav: Shravan Shukla 5
Origin: Shri Mahaprabhuji’s in Laws
Swaroop Bhavna: Govardhan Leela
First Seva performed by: Shri Vallabhacharya
Mahaprabhuji
Mool Acharya Sevya Swaroop: Shri Gokulnathji
Shri Gokulnathji’s
swaroop belonged to
Shri Mahaprabhuji’s in
laws and was gifted to
Shri Dwarkadhishji first
him during his
appeared from the lake Bindu
wedding.
and was initially worshipped by
Shri Gokulnathji is a
Sage Kapildevji. During
small golden swaroop
Shrimad Mahaprabhuji’s time,
flanked by Swaminijis
Shri Dwarkadhishji appeared to
on each side, Shri
a tailor named Narayana in a
Radhaji and Shri
dream and commanded him to
Chandravaliji. He
retrieve the swaroop from an old
holds the Govardhan
broken shrine at Mount Abu.
Hill on his raised right hand and a conch on the lower
Later Shrimad Mahaprabhuji
left one. He plays the flute with the other pair of
instructed Damodardas
hands.
Sambhalware to obtain the
The leela form of Shri Gokulnathji is when he picked
swaroop from the tailor and
the Govardhan Hill with his right hand and held it
perform His seva.
with his left hand, while playing flute with the other
Shri Dwarkadhishji is a dark
two, thus protecting the Vrajvasis (residents of Vraj).
four armed swaroop of Shri Krishna. The lower right
hand holds a lotus symbolizing Shri Radhaji’s palm
Shri Gokulchandramaji
trying to push Krishna’s hand away from her eyes.
The right upper hand holds a mace, symbolizing Shri
Current Residence: Kamvan, Rajasthan
Radhaji embracing Shri Krishna. The upper right
Patotsav: Shravan Krishna 4
hand holds a conch symbolizing Shri Radhaji’s neck.
Appearance Place: Yamuna River
The upper left hand holds a discus representing the
Swaroop Bhavna: Maha Raas Leela
imprint that Shri Radhaji has left during their
First Seva performed
embrace.
by: Brahmachari
The leela of Shri Dwarkadhishji is of the divine play of
Narayandas
hide and seek with Shri Radhaji and other Gopisd on
Mool Acharya Sevya
the banks of the Yamuna where the He appeared as
Swaroop: Shri
Shri Dwarkadhishji and covered Shri Radhaji’s eyes
Raghunathji
with both his lotus hands and the other two hands
manifested to mesmerize Shri Radhaji with his flute.
Shri Gokulchandramaji is
the moon of Gokul and he
stands in a tribhang
posture, (bent in three
places) with his ankles
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crossed poised to play the flute.
The swaroop was found by a kshatriya women along
with Navnit Priyaji from the River Yamuna. She
presented the swaroops to Shri Mahaprabhuji who
gave Shri Gokulchandramaji to one of his followers,
Brahmachari Narayandas. After Shri Narayandasji
passed away, the swaroop was returned to Shri
Mahaprabhuji who entrusted Him to Shri
Raghunathji.
The leela form of Shri Gokulchandramaji is the dance
he performed with Shri Radhaji and the Gopis and
played the flute, thus giving the Vraj bhaktas a taste of
His divine nectar.
Shri Balkrishnalalji
Current Residence: Surat
Patotsav: Ashwin Shukla 12
Appearance Place: Gokul Karnavedh Koop
Swaroop Bhavna: Putana Udhaar leela
First Seva done by : Shri Yadunathji/ Shri
Balkrishnaji
Mool Aacharya Sevya Swaroop: Shri Yadunathji
The fair and dark
swaroop of Shri
Balkrishnalalji
grasped the hand of
Shrimad
Mahaprabhuji and
implored him to
take him out of the
water. The
swaroop is the
infant form of Lord
Shri Krishna
playing in his
mother, Shri Yashodaji’s lap while holding a lump of
butter in his right hand.
The leela form of Shri Balkrishnalalji is of Putna
Moksh as depicted in the Shrimad Bhagvatam.
Shri MadanMohanji
Current Residence: Kamvan (Rajasthan)
Patotsav: Margashirsha Shukla 5
Apperance Place: Agni Kund of Yajnanarayan
Bhatt (Shrimad Mahaprabhuji’s great great great
grandfather)
Swaroop Bhavna: Laghu Raas Leela
First Seva done by: Shri Mahaprabhuji
Mool Aacharya Sevya Swaroop: Shri
Ghanshyamji
Shri MadanMohanji is a small golden swaroop of Shri
Krishna, playing the flute with Shri Radhaji on his
side. Shri
MadanMohanji
appeared during the
Soma Yagna performed
by Shri Mahaprabhuji’s
great great great
grandfather
Yajnannarayan Bhattji.
The leela form of Shri
MadanMohanji is the
several types of leelas
he creates. He plays the
flute for his Vraj
bhaktas, appears before them and arouses their
Krishna consciousness.
Shri Gusainji states that when Vaishnavs take darshan
of Nidhi Swaroops, one must think of all the related
bhavas corresponding to each swaroop.
Shri Harirayji further states that both Shri Krishna’s
seva and darshan should be conducted with full
bhava.
In Pushtimarg, Shri Krishna’s forms, leelas and divine
moods are of utmost importance and Vaishnavs
should contemplate on these when performing seva,
receiving darshan or participating in satsang, as it
binds the bhaktas to Shri Thakorji and instills Bhav,
Bhakti and Prem in the heart. Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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Pushti Etiquette
Circumstances in which one should NOT do Dandvat to Vallabhkul Acharyas
In his book, “Pushti Protocols”, Shri Chandragopalji Maharajshri has clearly stated when Vaishnavs
should not do Dandvat to Vallabhkul Acharayas. It is inappropriate to do Dandvat to Vallabhkul in
following circumstances:
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4.
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6.
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8.
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10.
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14.
15.
While he/she is sleeping
While he/she is bathing
While he/she is eating
While he/she is drinking
While Vallabhkul is observing mourning period (sutak)
While he/she is performing dandvat
During his/her sandhya paath
During solar or lunar eclipse
During memorial service
While he/she is deeply engrossed in writing
While he/she is singing kirtans
While he/she is walking
While he/she is in the hospital
While he/she is in a public place
While he/she is performing duties that are not related to “Guru” duties.
Significance of Ekadashi
Yogini Ekadashi: This Ekadashi helps one to leave the materialistic life and become spiritual. Fasting
on this Ekadashi helps in overcoming the remorse caused by sins committed and aids in achieving
Gowlok Dham (moksha). There is an ancient tale of a gardener name Hemamali who was cursed to
suffer with leprosy. He overcame this curse by observing vrat on this Ekadashi. According to Lord
Krishna, the fast done on this day is equal to feeding 88000 Brahmins. Devshayani Ekadashi: It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu goes into a deep sleep for the next
four months (chaturmas), and so it is called Dev Shayani (going to sleep) Ekadashi. This day also mark
the beginning of the monsoon (rainy) season. According to legends, there was a noble king named
Mandata who ruled a highly prosperous kingdom. He was very truthful and engaged in numerous
auspicious deeds. Nonetheless, his kingdom did not receive any rain for three years. To find a solution,
he goes to Sage Angira, who advised him to observe the Ekadashi vrat. The king followed his advice and
his kingdom received rain and became prosperous once again. Kaamika Ekadashi: According to Hindu beliefs, a devotee observing a vrat on this Ekadashi is
blessed more than a person performing ritual baths in holy rivers. Also it is believed that this devotee is
blessed more than a person who has visited all the holy places. This Ekadashi vrat is considered very
significant and auspicious for performing good deeds and seeking blessings of the Lord. Putradaa-Pavitra Ekadashi (Birth of Pushtimarg): This Ekadashi is very important as it marks
the establishment of Pushtimarg. Shri Mahaprabhuji’s pragatya in this world was to search and unite
Daivi jeevs with the Lord. One day Shri Mahaprabhuji was very worried about how to fulfill his duty.
Lord Krishna appeared before him as Shri Gokulchandramaji and offered Shri Mahaprabhuji
Brahmasambandh mantra to unify the Pushti souls with himself. This incidence took place at Govind
Ghat in Gokul at midnight of Shravan Sud 11 in Samvat 1549. Prostrating before the Lord, Shri
Mahaprabhuji adorned him with Pavitra made from cotton and mishri bhog. Hence this Ekadashi is
also called Pavitra Ekadashi. Ajaa Ekadashi: This Ekadashi is also called Aanand (joy) Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day Lord
gave moksha to Ajamil. He was a demon and had committed sins all of his life. He had a son named
Narayana. Just before his death, he called his son by his name – Narayana. Since this is a Lord’s name,
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Shriji gave him moksha. This shows that our Lord is very forgiving and one should surrender everything
to him. In Hinduism, there is a tale about King Harishchandra. He was known for his truthfulness and honesty.
One day, he lost everything including his family but he never lied. While leaving in Kashi, he met a great
sage who advised him to do vrat on this Ekadashi. The king followed his advice and he got everything
back. This is why this Ekadashi is also called Aanand Ekadashi. One should always speak truth and
devote the life to the God.
Daan – Pari Vartini Ekadashi: On this day, Shri Thakorji took goras (yogurt, milk, etc.) from Gopis
to prevent them from selling in Mathura where Raja Kans used to live. This leela of taking goras was
done at Daan Ghati. By giving goras to Shri Thakorji, gopis surrendered everything they have to
Thakorji. Daan Leela starts from Bhadarva Sud 11 to Bhadarva Vad 30. Here, milk is Swaminiji swaroop
and yogurt is Shri Chandravaliji swaroop. During these days, yogurt is offered to Shri Thakorji. Another significance of this day is that Gurudev accepts Daan in hands, as we generally keep Daan at
the feet. Here, the bhaav is that by offering Daan to guru, it is given to Shri Mahaprabhuji thus to Shri
Thakorji.
This Ekadashi is also called Pari Vartini Ekadashi. It is said that on this day, Kans asked Akrurji to go to
Gokul and bring Shri Krishna and Balaram. When he left Mathura, he was proud about his knowledge.
As soon as, he reached Gokul, he saw Shri Thakorji’s charans in the sand and that created bhakti bhav
in him and he started rolling into the sand. This is the reason it is also called Pari Vartini (good change)
Ekadashi. Indira Ekadashi: It is believed that observing this Ekadashi vrat helps remove the sins committed by
oneself and one’s forefathers. Legend has it that King Indrasena, on Narada Muni’s advice, observed
Indira Ekadashi vrat and saved his father from the remorse of sins committed during earthly life.
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Kids Corner
Story Time — Modern Day Eklavya
Kaushal had seen eight Christmases. He loved school. He was an A+ student in all subjects except math. He
wished it were hereditary because his grandfather was a Math-viz. He also regularly attended VYOE classes.
He loved going to VYOE sessions. He had lots of friends there, and he loved all teachers. His favorite story was
Eklavya.
"Kaush! Come on, Beta! Time for bed", his Mom said from the kitchen, "Tomorrow you have math exam. You
should be in bed soon. Kaushal did DANDVAT to God and took blessings from his parents. He also took
blessing from his grandfather's picture set on his study and then he got in bed. As his mom was putting him in
bed, he said, "Can you tell me the story of Eklavya?" Kaushal fell asleep, before long.
He started dreaming about Eklavya. >>>> Dream <<<<
Eklavya had seen nine Diwalis. His parents were poor, living in a hut. His father was making a living by
hunting. Eklavya loved archery. He wanted to be the best archer in the world and he knew, he WOULD BE!
Eklavya had heard of the Guru Dron. Guru Dron was the best archery teacher. "Ma, I want to go see Guru Dron!" Eklavya said to his mom. "Son, Guru Dron is far away. Besides, he is teaching Royal children. He can't teach you!"
"Ma! I told you, he will teach me!! I have already made him my teacher!! I'm going to see him now. Papa, said
he was in the next town in a camp."
Eklavya goes to see Guru Dron. As his mother had said, he was full time teacher for the Royals. He could not
teach Eklavya. But Guru Dron gave blessing to Eklavya and said to him "Son, you can do anything you put your
mind to! My blessings are with you, beta!" Eklavya did not give up! He made a statue of Guru Dron and believed him to be his real teacher. He started
learning from him. Every day he would get up early, get blessing from his elders and Guru Dron and learn. Gradually, he became good at archery. His burning desire to become the best eventually made him so good
that he was able to shut a barking dog by stuffing arrows in dog's mouth without hurting the dog. <<<< >>>>
In the meantime, Kaushal's alarm went off and he woke up. He had set alarm to get up early to study. Guru
Dron's words kept ringing in his mind; “Son, you can do anything you put your mind to! My blessing are with
you, Beta!” You put your mind to! ..... You put your mind to, Beta!
He was determined to do better in Math. All of a sudden, he got a bright idea! Why don’t I learn from my
Grandfather! He sat near his grandfather's picture. "Dada! Now you are my Math teacher!" And he started
solving Math problems. When he was baffled he would look at grandfather and WALLAH he would get the
answer. Problem after problem, he was able to understand the problem better and solve it!!
That day he came running in the house from school bus and handed the results to his Mom.
"Kaushal, how did you do it?” said Mom. Kaushal said: " Ma, I HAVE A NEW TEACHER!!!"
Kaushal's NEW teacher is a secret only he knows and he shared it with YOU!
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Kids Corner
VYO Savannah celebrating academic success with a VYO field trip!
Go VYO Savannah!!
VYO Savannah celebrated kids’
academic successes for 2015-2016
school year by taking them to Folley
beach with the family. The trip was
sponsored by Bhagvadiya Vaishnavs
of Savannah! The family event was
full of fun activities such as splash
zone, paddle boating, aquarium visit,
dolphin tour on speed boat, and fun
and quality time with friends and
family on bus. The trip was a big
success as it helped kids grow
spiritually, and academically while
teaching important community
values!
Feedback from kids:
Thank you so much for planning VYO
trip. We had lots of fun! My Friend
and I both enjoyed it very much.
Looking forward to future trips.
(Soniya and Kristen)
I enjoyed the trip and the ride there, it
was fun. The boat pedaling was tiring
but I enjoyed it. (Vaibhav)
Jai Shri Krishna. The South Carolina
trip we went on allowed our VYO
family to bond and experience a set of
adventures with one another. We
began our day with a visit to an
aquarium and ended it with dolphin
tour. We even had the chance to go paddle boating on a lake! Overall the day was so amazing and we are so
thankful for it! (Nirali)
Thank you for this amazing trip. I had a great time and a great experience, and I really appreciate all the time
and effort put in to make this trip possible, this was a great experience for me and Nirali and we really hope
there's a next time to spend time together with everyone like this. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!! Jai Shri Krishna
(Ashit)
Jai Shri Krishna! The trip to Charleston was amazing and I am very thankful for making it happen. Spending
time with our VYO group was super fun and I enjoyed it a lot. My favorite part was the dolphin tour because it
was just so cool to see dolphins so close to us. Thanks again for making this all possible and I really can’t wait
for our next trip!!!! (Priya)
Our trip was fantastic!! Thanks to Thakorji, Co-operation of Mother Nature and everyone’s support, we enjoyed
a lot, specially I...We are really courageous group and sure our next generation already inspired and learned
lot. (Krishna) Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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Kids Corner
Kids from VYOE Freehold NJ talking about their experience
I think about Jeje Shri everyday. I like coming and learning and doing things about Bhagwan. I like the songs
that Jeje recites. — Mira Trivedi (Age: 5)
I learned that Ram went to a vanvas for 14 years. I learned that Shri Mahaprabhuji saw Shri Yamunaji at a
pond. I think our Guru is telling us the right thing and we should follow it. You can learn a lot about God in
VYO. I think VYO is important because it teaches you about GOD. — Shreena Desai (Age: 8)
VYO is a very important learning experience for kids that would like to learn more about religion and practice
it. I got to learn about our culture and the qualities and gift we are all born with. The experience taught me
about values that my family stands for. VYO is a teaching foundation that changes ones feelings toward GOD
and the beliefs that we have been practicing since birth. — Rahil Gandhi (Age: 12)
VYO is a perfect way to connect with GOD. My favorite utsav celebrations are Holi, Ankut, Raas and the Kite
festival. I take great pride in being a part of VYO. Jeje Shri has worked very hard to make our Pushtimarg and
culture stand out all around the world. We as Vaishnavs should keep VYO close to our hearts and have others
take the benefit of our learnings. — Sahil Maher (Age: 10)
VYO is a program ran by Vrajraj Bawashri, which teaches young inexperienced Vaishnavs about Pushtimarg
and secures your belief in Krishna Bhagvan. It is very prominent and educational since it expands your
knowledge on our religion. We learned about Ramayan, which is the leela of the 7th avtar in which Sita Maiya
is abducted by Ravan, and Ram defeats Ravan and brings her back. The whole leela’s main goal was to get rid
of the evils of the world. Later on, we learned about gurus and how they are our guide. Also, we learned about
Mahaprabhuji, our guru, who gave us Brahmasambandh, a special ritual that bonds you to Krishna forever. We
were educated on Yamunaji, a special goddess who was our mother, and is beloved to Krishna. By reciting
Yamunashtak it gets you closer to Krishna. VYO taught us a lot of things this year. Moreover VYOE is a very
nice place. — Saanji Desai (Age: 12) Volume 3. Issue 4. Summer 2016
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Upcoming Pushtimargiya Festivals and Holidays
Festival
English Month
Gujarati Month/Tithi
RathYatra
July6,2016
AshaadhSud2
ShriDhwarkadhish(Kakroli)
Patostav
KasumbaChaath
July9,2016
AshaadhSud9
July10,2016
AshaadhSud6
VenganDashami
July14,2016
AshaadhSud10
GuruPurnima
July19,2016
AshaadhSud15
BeginningofHindola
July20,2016
AshaadhVad1
ShriGokulnaathprabhuji
(Gokul)andShri
Gokulchandramaji(kaamvan)
Patostav
HariyaliAmaavasya
July23,2016
AshaadhVad4
August2,2016
AshaadhVad3
BeginningofShravanMonth
August3,2016
ShraavanSud1
ThakuraniTrij(Yamunasthak
day)
NaagPanchami
August5,2016
ShraavanSud3
August7,2016
ShraavanSud5
ShriKalayanprabhu
(Vadodara)Patostav
PavitraDwadashi–
PushUmragGuruDay
Rakshabandhan
August13,2016
ShraavanSud10
August15,2016
ShraavanSud12
August18,2016
ShraavanSud15
EndofHindola
August20,2016
ShraavanVad2
ShayanmaanShasthiUtsav
August24,2016
ShraavanVad7
Janmashtami
August25,2016
ShraavanVad8
ShriNandMahotsav
August26,2016
ShraavanVad9
EndofShraavanMonth
September1,2016
ShraavanVad30
KevadaTrij
September4,2016
BhadarvaSud3
GaneshChaturthi
September5,2016
BhadarvaSud4
RushiPanchami
September6,2016
BhadarvaSud5
Shri Radhaashtami Utsav
September 9, 2016
Bhadarva Sud 8
Beginning of Sanzi
September 16, 2016
Bhadarva Sud 15
Beginning of Shraadh
September 17, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 1
Shri Harirai Mahaprabhuji Utsav
September 21, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 5
Shri Purshottamji (son of Shri
Gopinathaji) Utsav
September 23, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 8
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Festival
English Month
Shri Gopinathaji (Eldest son of Shri
Mahaprabhuji) Utsav
September 27, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 12
Shri Balkrushnaji (Third son of Shri
Gusainji) Utsav
September 28, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 13
End of Sanzi
September 30, 2016
Bhadarva Vad 30
Upcoming Ekadashis
Date
Ekadashi Vrat
July1,2016
JethVad11
YoginiEkadashi
July15,2016
AshaadhSud11
DevshayaniEkadashi
July30,2016
AshaadhVad11
KaamikaEkadashi
August14,2016
ShraavanSud11
August28,2016
ShraavanVad11
Putradaa-PavitraEkadashi(Birth
ofPushUmarg)
AjaaEkadashi
September12,2016
BhadarvaSud11
September26,2016
BhadarvaVad11
Daan-PariVarUniEkadashi
ShriVamanjayanUVrat
IndiraEkadashi
Upcoming US Holidays
Date
Holiday
IndependenceDay
July4,2016
LaborDay
September5,2016
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