Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of series of spiritual discourses By revered Shri. Swami Adgadanandji Maharaj in Mumbai
Palghar/Mumbai: Renowned Shri. Swami Adgadanandji Maharaj from Chunar (Mirzapur) near Varanasi, is on a month-long tour to Mumbai where his discourses and spiritual programmes is being conducted in various parts of the city and to spread enlightment. He is residing at his Shri Paramhans Ashram in Palghar (West).
Shri. Swami Adgadanandji Maharaj, the most famous and religious personality of the present, has been described the “Yatharth Geeta” (the rhythmical conversation between the divine teacher and committed pupil) in the simple form which was disseminated by the Lord Krishna long ago. It is said that ‘Geeta’ is everything which cannot be learned; it can only be realized and experienced through devotion. It shows one the actual path of life which goes towards enlightenment.
Makar Sankranti, one of the popular Hindu festivals is observed to celebrate the transition of sun into the zodiac house of Capricorn. It is a harvest festival and signifies that one should turn away from the darkness of delusion in which we live and begin to enjoy a new life with bright light within us to shine brighter and brighter.
Thus, on the occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ festival, the Ashram’s head Rajeshwaranand Maharaj and his disciples organized a special spiritual marking the beginning of Shri. Swami Adgadanandji Maharaj’s purposeful tour. It was a successful event which saw throngs of devotees attending it and being a part of celebrating the arrival of spring season. Beginning his discourse at 8 a.m. in the morning, Swami ji spoke at lengths in which he broach about various topics. He spoke about Sangam, Triveni and Prayagraj and also discussed the values of Makar Sankranti festival on the whole. He even highlighted the issues of how Brahmins with the help and support of ‘Panchangs’ put a spanner of restriction to all the kingdoms. The kings rule, they wage war, they construct castles and palaces, give verdict etc., all only after referring all these issues with the Brahmins. The Brahmins choose when to fight a war and when to stop it.
Soon after the discourse, some devotees who had come from Rajasthan clad the Swami ji with a turban as a mark of respect. Thereafter delicious meal, khichdis with sweets were served to all those who were present on the occasion.Shri. Swami Adgadanandji Maharaj blessed all his disciples and devotees with his social goodness and spiritual speech and help them know the reality of the real truth.
Swami Maharaj ji’s disciples like Rajesh Baba, Nirmal Baba, Gulab Baba, Pandey Baba, Munna Babab, Gurucharnand Baba, Pappu Baba, Hukkad Baba, Shekhar Baba, Ashish Baba and Batasha Guru, Makrand amongst others made their presence felt. ——— Sanjay Sharma Raj (P.R.O.)
