Guru Smaran Saptah-Day 1
Sevika -Smt. Sheela Chitnis
Classes taken on Monday, at 11 a.m. at Chinmaya Sagar, C Road, Churchgate.
The number of attendees were 20.
The Altar with Gurudev's photograph was decorated and Naivedayam was made and offered.
Guru Stotram was chanted and Gurudev's pooja was done by reciting Ashtottara Shat Namavalli and offering akshata on the paduka of Gurudev.
Guru Smaran through Gurudev's book "My Trek through Uttarakhand ".
Sheela ji referred to various instances on different dates and the exhilarating
spiritual experiences of Gurudev. In silence, everything assumed significance. Real life is in meditation and renunciation, there is humility of absolute surrender, one cannot call one's mind his own and preyas is left behind and shreyas alone is the focus.
The study group members came up with very many incidents and their learning from the book like Who am I, the realm of maya, nothing is permanent, value what you have and live without complaining, the paths in life are treacherous and full of upheavals. Live life in a state of joy following one pointed goal enduring pain and hardships. The qualities of titiksha, tivra bhakti, shraddha, vivek, vairagya is to be imbibed. Purify the mind through Shravan, Manan and Nididhyasan. Fortune favors the brave and pursue the goal. Nothing can stop us. Share whatever little we have and avoid confrontation. Follow the path and footprints in perilous situations and Gomukh is within us. Sit in silence. Experience silence Learn through the various incidents of interaction with the Mahatmas
Thereafter very melodious and meaningful Guru Bhajans were sung ended by Arti.
