A Bhagavat Saptah in Hindi was conducted at Noida Centre by Sw. Durgeshananda, (CM Gurgaon), from 27th September to 3rd October. Swamiji’s profound talks not only conveyed this story of Bhagavan and His Bhaktas but also its symbolism and application in the modern context. His insightful examples of parallel teachings from the Ramcharitmanas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Geeta and other scriptures held his audience of 500+ spellbound. Several Mission members came forward to participate as yajamans in various ways. As per the custom a team of Brahmins performed elaborate daily pujas and conducted the Bhagavat Parayan, alongside. The Swaranjali groups of Noida and Gurgaon rendered bhajans daily. The highlights of the Saptah were Ram Janma, Krishna Janma and Rukmini Vivaha celebrated with great gusto. Chhappan Bhog – a feast of 56 delicacies was offered to Lord in Govardhan Leela. On one of the evenings Swamiji’s teacher and well-known scholar Pracharya Ramsanmukh Dwivedi of the Vishvanath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya blessed the audience. On the 4th October a Havan was performed where oblations were offered to all the deities. Pujya Gurudev’s grace and blessings were invoked all through with daily flower archanas and the ahutis offered in the havan. The programme concluded with the Bhandara – a lunch feast for all. In co-ordination with the Committee members and volunteers the entire event was beautifully convened by Smt. Mita and Shri Raman Bhatla.
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