Alpha to Omega Newsletter - December 2024
December 2024 |
From the Editor's Desk |
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Hari Om Friend, December 2024, filled with several opportunities for Bhakti, Seva and abundant with many holy Utsavs and occasions, was the perfect prelude to the new year 2025. |
Shree Datta Jayanti Utsav |
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Shree Datta Jayanti Utsav was celebrated with devotion and great joy at Shree Harigurugram on December 19. Also, Shree Sadguru Punyakshetram at Neem, Amalner, saw this Utsav being celebrated in a very devotional and pious atmosphere. The auspicious occasion of Shree Dattajayanti also marked the commencement of Vardhaman Vratadhiraj. The 19th Anniversary Special Issue of Daily Pratyaksha – ‘The Special, the Astonishing, and the Peculiar’ was also released on this day.
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Sacchidanandotsav Celebration |
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Shraddhavans wholeheartedly celebrated the Sacchidanandotsav by welcoming Shree Sadguru Padukas and performing their Poojan with utmost love and faith. This Utsav was celebrated from 14th to 18th December.
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Vardhaman Vratadhiraj |
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‘Vardhaman Vratadhiraj’ is the Vrata or the solemn vow that Shraddhavans observe every year starting on the holy day of Datta Jayanti. The Vrata, like its name, augments all that is auspicious, everything that is pious. The essence of Vratadhiraj is the ‘Vratapushpa’, a prayer chosen for recitation by Shraddhavans for the entire period of the Vrata. And it is out of his sheer and unconditional love that Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu himself has been recommending a stotra or hymn as ‘Vratapushpa’ to Shraddhavans over the last few years. This year, too, he recommended two stotras as Vratapushpa, for all of us. Know more about the Vratapushpa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwYauBRH8AM
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Vaibhavlakshmi Utsav |
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'Vaibhavalakshmi Vrata' is widely observed during Margashirsha. Goddess Vaibhavlakshmi is believed to grant Bhaktas happiness and all kinds of wealth. Like every year, this year, too, as per the guidance of Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu, the Vaibhavlakshmi Utsav and Poojan was held Shree Gurukul, Juinagar on all Fridays of Margashirsha. Glimpses of Utsav: https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7YHbiTnfl/?hl=en
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New Year Upasana and Satsang on 31st December 2024 |
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On the last day of the year, i.e. on 31st December, the Satsang featuring 'Pipasa-5' & 'Goonj Uthi Pipasa-1' albums held in the presence of Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu was shown on Aniruddha TV. The Satsang was followed by the 'New Year Upasana'. Also, on 31st December, Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram remained open for darshan all night. This unique opportunity allowed Shraddhavans to usher in the New Year with Sadguru’s grace and positivity and Shraddhavans made most of this opportunity and attended in large numbers.
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Blood Donation Camp |
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On 1st and 8th December, the Blood Donation Camps were held across 22 and 37 locations, respectively in Mumbai and Nagpur. The camps successfully collected 2861 units of blood on 1st December, and 4873 units of blood on 8th December 2024. The regular participation of our blood donors and volunteers in a selfless manner is commendable. Know more: https://x.com/samirsinh189/status/1866509261444088317
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Medical & Healthcare Camp at Palghar |
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The ninth ‘Mokhada, Jawhar & Palghar’ Medical & Healthcare Camp was successfully held on 8th December by Shree Aniruddha Aadesh Pathak, Dilasa Medical Trust & Rehabilitation Centre and allied organisations at Sarsoon village, Taluka - Jawhar. 1,027 villagers from 41 villages benefitted from the free medical checkups and free distribution of medicines & food, etc. Know more: https://x.com/samirsinh189/status/1866776928348237857
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AADM Report – November 2024Online AADM Basic Course: AADM conducted one basic course in December 2024. 55 volunteers (21 male and 34 female) were trained as Disaster Management Volunteers (DMVs). |
AADM Sevas |
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Margashirsh Guruvar Seva On the request from the authorities of Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir Trust and Gamdevi Police Station, the AADM offered Crowd Control Seva at Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir, Mumbai on all four Thursdays of Margashirsh. 260 DMVs were deployed during these days.
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