वैशाख शुक्ल तृतीया की महिमा मत्स्य, स्कंद, भविष्य, नारद पुराणों व महाभारत आदि ग्रंथो में है । इस दिन किये गये पुण्यकर्म अक्षय (जिसका क्षय न हो) व अनंत फलदायी होते है, अत: इसे 'अक्षय तृतीया' कहते है । यह सर्व सौभाग्यप्रद है ।
यह युगादि तिथि यानी सतयुग व त्रेतायुग की प्रारम्भ तिथि है । श्रीविष्णु का नर-नारायण, हयग्रीव और परशुरामजी के रूप में अवतरण व महाभारत युद्ध का अंत इसी तिथि को हुआ था । इस दिन बिना कोई शुभ मुहूर्त देखे कोई भी शुभ कार्य प्रारम्भ या सम्पन्न किया जा सकता है । जैसे - विवाह, गृह - प्रवेश या वस्त्र -आभूषण, घर, वाहन, भूखंड आदि की खरीददारी, कृषिकार्य का प्रारम्भ आदि सुख-समृद्धि प्रदायक है ।
प्रात:स्नान, पूजन, हवन का महत्त्व
इस दिन गंगा-स्नान करने से सारे तीर्थ करने का फल मिलता है । गंगाजी का सुमिरन एवं जल में आवाहन करके ब्राम्हमुहूर्त में पुण्यस्नान तो सभी कर सकते है । स्नान के पश्चात् प्रार्थना करें : माधवे मेषगे भानौं मुरारे मधुसुदन । प्रात: स्नानेन में नाथ फलद: पापहा भव ॥ 'हे मुरारे ! हे मधुसुदन ! वैशाख मास में मेष के सूर्य में हे नाथ ! इस प्रात: स्नान से मुझे फल देनेवाले हो जाओ और पापों का नाश करों ।' सप्तधान्य उबटन व गोझरण मिश्रित जल से स्नान पुण्यदायी है । पुष्प, धुप-दीप, चंदनम अक्षत (साबुत चावल) आदि से लक्ष्मी-नारायण का पूजन व अक्षत से हवन अक्षय फलदायी है ।
जप, उपवास व दान का महत्त्व - इस दिन किया गया उपवास, जप, ध्यान, स्वाध्याय भी अक्षय फलदायी होता है । एक बार हलका भोजन करके भी उपवास कर सकते है । 'भविष्य पुराण' में आता है कि इस दिन दिया गया दान अक्षय हो जाता है । इस दिन पानी के घड़े, पंखे, ओले (खांड के लड्डू), पादत्राण (जूते-चप्पल), छाता, जौ, गेहूँ, चावल, गौ, वस्त्र आदि का दान पुण्यदायी है । परंतु दान सुपात्र को ही देना चाहिए । पूज्य बापूजी के शिष्य पूज्यश्री के अवतरण दिवस से समाज सेवा के अभियानों में नए वर्ष का नया संकल्प लेते है । अक्षय तृतीया के दिन तक ये अभियान बहार में आ जाते है, जिससे उन्हें अक्षय पुण्य की प्राप्ति होती है ।
पितृ-तर्पण का महत्त्व व विधि -
इस दिन पितृ-तर्पण करना अक्षय फलदायी है । पितरों के तृप्त होने पर घर ने सुख-शांति-समृद्धि व दिव्य संताने आती है ।
विधि : इस दिन तिल एवं अक्षत में श्रीविष्णु एवं ब्रम्हाजी को तत्त्वरूप से पधारने की प्रार्थना करें । फिर पूर्वजों का मानसिक आवाहन कर उनके चरणों में तिल, अक्षत व जल अर्पित करने की भावना करते हुए धीरे से सामग्री किसी पात्र में छोड़ दें तथा भगवान दत्तात्रेय, ब्रम्हाजी व विष्णुजी से पूर्वजों की सदगति हेतु प्रार्थना करें ।
आशीर्वाद पाने का दिन - इस दिन माता-पिता, गुरुजनों की सेवा कर उनकी विशेष प्रसन्नता, संतुष्टि व आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करें । इसका फल भी अक्षय होता है ।
अक्षय तृतीया का तात्त्विक संदेश- 'अक्षय' यानी जिसका कभी नाश न हो । शरीर एवं संसार की समस्त वस्तुएँ नाशवान है, अविनाशी तो केवल परमात्मा ही है । यह दिन हमें आत्म विवेचन की प्रेरणा देता है । अक्षय आत्मतत्त्व पर दृष्टी रखने का दृष्टिकोण देता है । महापुरुषों व धर्म के प्रति हमारी श्रद्धा और परमात्म प्राप्ति का हमारा संकल्प अटूट व अक्षय हो - यही अक्षय तृतीया का संदेश मान सकते हो ।
It is absolutely true. Until and unless the fire in the stomach are satiated one can not imbibe spiritual percepts howsoever sound and great they may be. Pujya Bapuji, who is ever engaged in uplifting all strata of the society, by organising distribution of food to the poor along with satsang, has indeed put this principal into practice. A saint has remarked,
“For a hungry man, food alone is the spirituality, food grains are actual God and clothing solely is Divinity.”
Large bhandaras (feasts) are organized for the poor and trible people under Pujyashree’s guidance. Thereafter, clothes, utensils, food grains, oil, soap, amla choornapackets, Chyavanprash, sweetmeats, footwear and other daily necessities are distributed. Cash assistance too is provided. And at last, they are served with the nectar of devotion. As the devotees are engrossed in Kirtana (devotional chanting), the pace of chanting is upped and the loved one’s of the Lord are led into the laughter exercise to give them a taste of bliss. This extraordinary technique replaces the humdrum of their lives with cheerfulness. Then Pujyashree advises them on how to lead a healthy, happy and contented life.
Pujyashree tells them, “Among tribal people an erroneous custom of wearing silver bangles and silver rings has crept in, which is detrimental to health. Gold ornaments should be worn above the navel and silver ornaments, below te navel. Those going against this principle are prone to have physical and mental afflictions and those following it enjoy good health.”
The Sadguru who teaches the art of converting tears into a musical composition, death into salvation,hatred into love, defeat into victory has been instrumental in putting a stop to the practice of mourning excessively in memory of the ancestors that was prevalent in tribal community and has replaced it with the custom of expressing gratitude for the departed souls thereby converting death into an auspicious happening. The book titled ‘Mangalmay Jeevan Mrityu’ teaching the art of converting death into salvation, is a must for every household.
Lakhs of backward people have taken advantage of these Bhandaras, Sometimes sweet porridge, sweetmeats, fruits, sherbet, buttermilk, umbrellas are distributed in addition to Bhandaras.Trible people affectionately use different terms for Bapuji like ‘Sweet porridge Baba’ and ‘Buttermilk Baba’. In view of Bapuji himself participating in such altruistic endeavours His disciples get inspired to follow suit with great zeal and enthusiasm. Bapuji says,
“Make your life a celebration. (Utsav) ‘Ut’ means supreme and ‘sav’ means yajna (sacrificial act). Feeding a hungry man, giving water to the thirsty, showing the way to one who has lost his way, providing courage to te dejected, showing the path of satsang to people in bad company- all these are Karm-Yajnas (The Yoga of selfless action). If you feed a hungry person, hewill of course be benefited by way of his hunger getting satiated; but at the same time you will be all the more benefited by way of mental satisfaction an spiritual elevation
On top of this, Pujyashree tells his disciples“You should not entertain the feeling that you are doing any favours by giving something to the other person. On the contrary, he is doing us a favour by providing us an opportunity to be of service to him. This should be the feeling in our heart. In reality, it is the same Lord who is accepting the gift and it is verily the same Lord who is inspiring the giver.”
Inflation, poverty and un-employement are the burning issues today because of which a huge segment of the society is leading a miserable life. For such people Bapuji has, out of his supremely beneficent spiritual thinking started a unique program,‘have food and get paid for performing devotions’. This scheme has been in operation for a good number of years. Poor, jobless and deprived people assemble in the Ashram or at specified places and participate in devotional chanting, japa, satsang, and self-study of scriptures from morning till evening. They are provided with afternoon meals free of cost and are given 30 Rupees in the evening as wages. This way poverty and un-employment is reduced and at the same time the environment is sanctified by the japa and devotional chanting.
In times of earthquakes, floods and other natural calamities, Pujyashree Himself visits affected areas as far as possible. He provides them a helping hand, consoles them and builds up courage in the people there. Where He cannot reach Himself, He sends his disciples and gets items of necessity and daily use distributed free houses as well.
On occasions like Deepawali when the people are busy celebrating and enjoying the occasion with friends and family, this saint, the darling of masses, goes, amidst the poor people and tribals hoping to bring the smile of Deepavali lamps to their withered faces. The saint delivers them from misery and want and fills their life with such brightness that they say in unison:
“If it is Deepawali Bapu has to come and whenever Bapu arrives it is Deepawali.”
High and mighty que up for hours, craving for His Darshan. When such a high profile saint stoops to talk to a poor and destitute man and inquires about his welfare, it becomes a spectacular sight.
Do light lamps in your own house on the Deepawali day, but if there is a poor neighbour, light a few lamps in his house too. Distribute some seetmeats, fruits and clothes over there as well and say a few words of affection and encouragement. Illuminate life with the light of Vedic Knowledge of Poverty does not fefer only to theabsence of wealth;
‘सर्वेभवन्तु सुखिन:’ “May all beings be happy…”
one who does not posses peace of mind and happiness is also a pauper. Probably, that is why it is said, ‘Guru Nanak says the whole world is unhappy.’Attachment, hatred, jealousy, greed, selfishness, censure are worst poisons of this age because of which a number of people are suffering acutely. Even suchpeople, when come across Bapuji, their various vices like attachment, hatred and jealousy is converted to love, greed is replaced by sacrifice, selfishness andcalumniation are replaced by self-less service and they learn the art of getting established in the Self and thereby attaining salvation.
Pujya Bapuji sends a message out for the countrymen,
“A number of people in India are suffering; we should look after them, Temples should of course be built but at the same time we should also build some houses and, medical centres for the poor and provide them adequate clothing.”
Under the guidanceof the compassion-incarnate Pujyashree, the Ashram and its vaious samitis have undertaken a variety of service tasks namely: Distribution ofdaily necessities in orphanages, distribution of free food grains to the poor, destitute and the widows, distribution of buttermilk and water gratis in public places, distribution of fruits, milk, medicines and literature in hospitals, anti-addiction campaigns, organization of free medical camps and arrangement of free mobile despensaries, prisoner-upliftment programs in jails etc…
Impressed by these altruistic activities under Bapuji’s auspices, VHP’s International president Shri Ashok Singhal says, “The entire Hindu society shall remain indebted to Param Pujya Bapuji for the great achievement he has made in instilling faith, in the tribal and forest people, in the Hindu culture and the Hindus will never be able to repay the debt. The great personage has set up various service programmes in tribal areas. Those, who could not tolerate this, have tried to malign the saint through the media. Hindu society will not be affected by this propaganda and it is the need of the hour to be alert and spread the tight message.”
Self-realized Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu, the darling of the masses, is a great soul the sacred dust of whose feet is today sanctifying the land of India. The ‘Moksha Kutir’ (cottage of salvation) set up on the banks of the River Sabarmati in Amdavad in the year 1972 has today become a pilgrimage place for spiritual guidance in the name of ‘Sant Sri Asaramji Ashram’. Let us have a look at the various altruistic activities for public welfare run under the inspiring guidance of Pujya Bapuji.
‘Sant Sri Asaramji Ashram,’ with its spiritual vibrations is a promoter of Global Peace: Ashrams have been established at various places in the country. There are satsanga centers at Metawan, Washington (USA) Toronto (Canada) and other places abroad. Sri Yoga Vedanta Seva Samitis: About 1275 Seva Samitis run by the ashram are engaged in various services for the welfare of all sections of the society.
Awakening of the masses through Satsanga Programs: Satsanga programs by Pujya Bapuji and His blessed disciples are being continuously carried on in different cities, villages and schools, whereby noble thoughts and traits are promoted in the society.
Today millions of people are getting relief from incurable diseases through the techniques of Pranayama, yogic practices and health-tips in these Satsanga-programs. Here they are taught to lead a happy and successful life by practicing the lofty values of Ethics and dharma and the pious knowledge of Vedanta in their daily lives. Besides this, they are also imparted the keys to Self-realization, the highest goal of life through the combined practice of Bhaktiyoga, Karmayoga and Jnanayoga.
Dhyana Yoga Shivir: millions of people are getting their latent powers awakened through kundalini yoga, meditation and yoga in ‘Dhyana Yoga Shivirs’ organized in the company of Pujya Bapuji. They are experiencing peace and bliss by becoming free from stress and sensual depravities through meditation.
Students Upliftment Camps: Student life is the basis of human life. To strengthen this,
‘Vidyarthi Utthan Shivirs’ are organized in the holy company of Pujya Bapuji. In this, students are imparted training in yogic practices, yogasana, meditation, etc. so that they may develop their latent powers and become devoted to their aim in life and be imbued with will-power and discrimination. It is these children who will become noble citizens tomorrow to glorify their parents, teachers and the nation.
Widespread public service by initiated disciples: There are crores of initiated disciples of Bapuji throughout the world who are engaged in various activities of public welfare along with their spiritual advancement.
Satsanga telecast through TV channels and cable TV: Pujya Bapuji’s satsanga discourses are being telecast through Aastha, Aastha International, Sanskar and through city-cables.
Publication of pious literature and monthly magazine: 354 books are published in 14 languages by the ashram. The monthly magazine ‘Rishi Prasad’ is being published in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Telgu and English Languages while another monthly magazine ‘Darvesh Darshan’ is being published in Sindhi. The monthly newspaper ‘Lok Kalyan Setu is being published in Hindi, Marathi and Guajarati languages. More than 1.7 million copies of ‘Rishi Prasad’ are published every month.
Bal Sanskar Kendras: More than 17,500 Bal Sanskar Kendras are engaged in the divine work of inculcating noble traits in students.
Yuvadhan Suraksha Abhiyan: Millions of copies of ‘Yuvadhan Suraksha’ (Divya – Prerena Prakash) have been distributed among students, youths and the common masses. Bedises this, thousands of youth upliftment programs have been organized so far. ‘Yuvadhan Suraksha Abhiyan’ has instilled new inspiration in the youths.
Mauna Mandir (Temple of Silence): There are arrangements for ‘Mauna Mandir Sadhana’ in around 140 ashrams wherein the sadhakas have divine spiritual experiences by observing a vow of silence for 7 days.
Development of tibals, and people belonging to backward classes: Besides special services such as regular free distribution of food grains and bhandaras through ‘Vanvasi Utthan Kendras’ (Tribal Upliftment Centers) in different parts of the country, distribution of food-grains, clothes utensils note-book to children, sweets, etc. and cash distribution with bhandaras by Pujya Bapuji are being carried out on a large scale. Regular programs of kirtan and bhandaras have become a main part of the service activities of the ashram. Millions of poor tribals, deprived and orphans have been benefited through thousands of bhandaras so far.
Service activities in orphanages: Articles useful in daily life are distributed in orphanages.
Distribution of food-grains through ration-cards: Thousands of ration-cards have been distributed by the ashram to the poor, destitute and widows, through which food grains and articles or daily use are distributed among them every month.
Distribution of buttermilk and water outlet services: Thousands of ration cards have been distributed by the ashram to the poor, destitute and widows, through which food grains and articles for daily use are distributed among them every month.
Distribution of buttermilk and water outlet services: Cool butter milk and water outlets are provided at bus-stands, railway stations and public places free of cost.
‘Bhajan Karo, Bhojan Karo, Roji pao’ – (Worship, have food and take your wages) Scheme: Under this scheme offered by the ashram, those who have no means of or one unable to earn their livelihood are provided with the benefits of japa, kirtana and satsanga from morning till evening along with food and wages with a view to eradicating poverty and unemployment and sanctifying the atmosphere through japa and kirtana.
Free distribution of eye-drops and Vastudosha Nivarak: Ayurvedic eye-drops and Vastudosha Nivarak: (for relief from harmful planetary influences and for promoting peace and happiness) are distributed free of cost as prasada.
Relief works during natural calamities: The ashram has always been at the top in terms of services and promptitude whenever the country had to face natural calamities. Be it the earthquake of Latur or Bhuj; the famine in Gujarat, the flood in Orissa and Gujarat or the Tsunami disaster – the ashram has rendered non-stop services at all places.
Services to Cows: 9 big Gaushalas are being run by the ashram, where thousands of cows rescued on their way to slaughter houses, are being served. Gaushalas are being run in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Maharasthra and other states.
De-addiction Campaigns: Huge number of addicted people are becoming de-addicted through the ‘De-addiction campaigns run by the ashram.
Vidyarthi Ujjawal Bhavishya Nirman Shivir: These shivirs which have been started with the view to utilize the vacations of students to make them cultured, intelligent, industrious and altruistic have been highly commended by students and their guardians. In these shivirs, students are imparted excellent guidance on important aspects such as yogic science, ideal routine, and on how to become ideal students and secure good marks in exams.
Aid for poor students: Note books, textbooks, uniforms etc. are distributed free of cost to poor, parentless and helpless children. Special note books are produced for children, which carry moral, edifying phrases, inspiring pictures and anecdotes, tips for development of memory power and keys to success.
Carpets, desks chairs etc. too are provided in rural and tribal schools.
Training to Yoga: Training in meditation, sadhana, increasing memory power, etc. are imparted by sadhakas and sadhikas in various schools.
Competitions for developing spiritual acumen: The ashram had organized this nationwide competition in the years 2002 and 2003. 5,32,799 children had participated in this competition, out of which 1,89,671 competitors came out successful and 3,515 participants were given prizes.
Sankirtan processions and prabhat pheris: Hariman Sankirtan Yatras (processions with chanting the Lord’s Name) and prabhat pheris are organized throughout the country with a view to eradicate thought pollution and make the atmosphere pious, in the course of which sacred literatures too are distributed.
Medical Service: Medical treatments are provided by expert physicians at various places through acupressure, naturopathy and ayurvedic and homeopathic therapy. Besides this, free medical camps are organized in the remote areas of the country. The ashram’s mobile dispensaries provide service even in those tribal and rural areas where medical facilities are not easily available.
Service in Hospitals: Fruits, milk, medicines and sacred literatures are distributed to patients.
Barhbadshah or Pipal Badshah: Every ashram has one Banyan or Pipal tree which has been endowed with spiritual powers by Pujya Bapuji to help people get their material needs fulfilled. It is referred to as ‘Barhbadshah or ‘Pipal Badshah’ by devotees. These places have today turned into accomplished spots for getting one’s wishes fulfilled.
Centers for Spiritual Literature: Permanent and mobile centers which provide spiritual literature at down to earth prices are being established with a view to distribute spiritual literature throughout the country and help every section of the society including the poor to avail itself of life-elevating spiritual values at home.
Video Satsanga Centers: The nectarine precepts of Pujya Bapuji are made available to people through video satsanga centers at various places.
Upliftment programs for prisoners in Jails: Free distribution of spiritual literatures and satsanga programs are organized in 446 Jails throughout India for the upliftment of prisoners. 2,80,000 prisoners have been benefited so far. Booklets are provided to them so that they may utilize their leisure period for writing down the Lord’s name. A set of 73 books published by the ashram, and CD’s and cassettes of Pujya Bapuji’s satsanga are given to the prison libraries as well.
Purification of the atmosphere and thoughts: Mahamritunjay yajnas and other such programs are organized for this purpose.
Padyatras: Padyatras (processions on foot) are being taken out from time-to time for spreading moral values and awakening people against addictions. Padyatra was taken out from Jammu-Kashmir to Kanyakumari as well.
Aaj kanhiyya ki vajase jail me ja paye phir jaise hi jail me gaye ki b.m.gupta g bapuji ko milne aaye the to bapuji unse milne aye aur bapuji jab unse bat kar rahe he the tab mumbai ki sab didi bapuji esa bolne lagi phir bapuji sab ko dekh rahe the upar naiche hoke hum log gate ki dusari aur the na to sab ko dekhne k liye bapuji ese dekh rahe the ki jaise satsang me fullo ki mala se khelte hue dekhte hena vaise aur dono hatho se asirwad diya phir na bapuji ka pallu niche hua to u hatho se ghumaya phir bole "SHAHENSHA".
This blog was pending to be published since last year (20 april 14 ).Tumultous times indeed , the above mantra paath video brings back all those days like a flash back . Nostalgia at its best
गुरुदेव का अवतरण दिवस है जन्मदिवस को , अवतरण दिवस को वैदिक भाषा में वर्धापन दिवस भी कहते हैं
और इस दिन वैदिक विधान द्वारा जप ताप करना चाहिए सर्वप्रथम ...हम सभी को करना चाहिए
आज के इस पवित्र दिन को भगवान गणपति जी का सुमिरन करके गुरुदेव की दीर्घ आयु के निमित्त संकल्प करेंगे की जो कृपा सिन्धु गुरुदेव नाम दान देते हैं , ज्ञान दान देते हैं , भक्ति दान देते हैं , क्षमा दान देते हैं
हनुमानजी जब लंका से आये तो राम जी ने उनको पूछा कि , रामजी के वियोग में सीताजी अपने प्राणो की रक्षा कैसे करती हैं ?
तो हनुमान जी ने जो जवाब दिया उसे याद कर लो । अगर आप के घर में कोई अति अस्वस्थ है, जो बहुत बिमार है, अब नहीं बचेंगे ऐसा लगता हो, सभी डॉक्टर व दवाईयाँ भी जवाब दे गईं हों, तो ऐसे व्यक्ति की प्राणों की रक्षा इस मंत्र से करो..उस व्यक्ति के पास बैठकर ये हनुमानजी का मंत्र जपो..तो ये सीता जी ने अपने प्राणों की रक्षा कैसे की ये हनुमानजी के वचन हैं..(सब बोलना)
नाम पाहरू दिवस निसि ध्यान तुम्हार कपाट ।लोचन निज पद जंत्रित जाहिं प्रान केहिं बाट ॥
इसका अर्थ भी समझ लीजिये ।
' नाम पाहरू दिवस निसि ' ..... सीता जी के चारों तरफ आप के नाम का पहरा है । क्योंकि वे रात दिन आप के नाम का ही जप करती हैं । सदैव राम जी का ही ध्यान धरती हैं और जब भी आँखें खोलती हैं तो अपने चरणों में नज़र टिकाकर आप के चरण कमलों को ही याद करती रहती हैं ।
तो ' जाहिं प्रान केहिं बाट '..... सोचिये की आप के घर के चारों तरफ कड़ा पहरा है । छत और ज़मीन की तरफ से भी किसी के घुसने का मार्ग बंद कर दिया है, क्या कोई चोर अंदर घुस सकता है..? ऐसे ही सीता जी ने सभी ओर से श्री रामजी का रक्षा कवच धारण कर लिया है ..इस प्रकार वे अपने प्राणों की रक्षा करती हैं । तो ये मंत्र श्रद्धा के साथ जपेंगे तो आप भी किसी के प्राणों की रक्षा कर सकते हैं ।
रक्षा कवच बनाने के लिए
दिन में 3-4 बार शांति से बैठें , 2-3 मिनिट होठो में जप करे और फिर चुप हो गए। ऐसी धारणा करे की मेरे चारो तरफ भगवान का नाम मेरे चारो ओर घूम रहा हें।
अक्षय फलदायी “अक्षय तृतीया” 
