Gurumauli’s Aukshan ritual amidst Abhishek by seekers’ tears of spiritual emotion

Tearful Gratitude at the Holy feet of Gurudev on His 83rd Birth Anniversary

Gurudev was ceremoniously welcomed with an aukshan ritual by his spiritual successors — 1. Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil, 2. Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Nilesh Singbal

Ponda, 19 May – The birth anniversary of Gurudev Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Balaji Athavale, who resides in the temple of every seeker’s heart, is a sacred celebration filled with deep spiritual emotion. On this auspicious occasion, seekers offer heartfelt prayers to Gurudev through various mediums. The third day of the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav, falling on 19 May, once again immersed seekers in waves of devotional emotion.

In honour of his 83rd birth anniversary, Gurudev was ceremoniously welcomed with an aukshan ritual by his spiritual successors — Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Nilesh Singbal and Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil. On this occasion, Vedic mantras were chanted by priest Shri Arunkumar Gurumurthy from Erode (Tamil Nadu) and his associates. Representing all seekers, Shrisatshakti and Shrichitshakti offered their humble obeisance at Gurudev’s feet.

This year marks the silver jubilee year of Sanatan Sanstha, and the coincidence of Gurudev’s 83rd birthday falling on Vaishakha Krishna Shashthi made the occasion even more spiritually potent — a divine confluence indeed! Despite enduring severe physical suffering, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale was present for various sessions across all three days, blessing seekers, devotees of Dharma, and patriots with divine satsangs. Overwhelmed with gratitude and love, seekers expressed their feelings through tears of devotion at the Guru’s feet.

Dance Offering at the Holy Feet

Following this, a graceful devotional dance offering was presented by students of Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay’s music department, set to the bhajan “Guru Charanonpar Sheesh Namaoon”. The performers included:
Kum. Vaishnavi Gurav, Kum. Bandhavya Shreshti, Kum. Nidhi Gaware, Kum. Tirtha Devghare, Kum. Mrinalini Devghare, Kum. Sonakshi Chopdar, Kum. Apala Aundhkar, Kum. Sharvari Kanaskar, Kum. Anjali Kanaskar, Kum. Chandni Asolkar, Kum. Mokshada Deshpande, and Kum. Vaidehi Sawant.

The performance was choreographed and directed by Mrs. Savitri Ichalkaranjikar, the dance department coordinator.

Gratitude Song to the Guru

The event concluded with a moving ‘Gratitude Song’ presented on behalf of all seekers. Through this musical offering, the following seekers expressed their collective reverence at the Guru’s feet:
Mrs. Apoorva Deshpande, Mrs. Sharanya Desai, Miss Tejal Patrikar, and Mrs. Seemantini Borde.

Guidance from Sages guiding Sanatan is Sanatan’s fortune

“Since the dawn of Creation, sages have preserved the balance of the cosmos and upheld Dharma on Earth. Given the vastness of this responsibility, their role is truly divine within the universal order. That such cosmic sages are now guiding the small Sanatan Sanstha through the sacred medium of Nadi readings is our greatest fortune. Today, the Rishis themselves stand behind Sanatan. No matter how much gratitude we express at their feet, it shall always fall short.”
— Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale

Endless Gratitude at the Feet of the Sages, Saints, and Deities

The Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav, which began on 17 May, is being conducted precisely in accordance with what Shri Guru desires — solely due to the grace of Maharshis, Saints, and Deities. Despite many obstacles during its planning and execution, these were overcome only through divine guidance. This divine support has allowed seekers to experience spiritual energy and bliss throughout the celebration. With hearts brimming with devotion, all seekers express limitless gratitude at the holy feet of the Maharshis, Saints, and Deities who made this possible.

— All Seekers