Alpha to Omega Newsletter - July 2024

From the Editor's Desk

Hari Om Friend,

July 2024, which had the spiritual period of Gurucharanmaas in it, was well-spent in the sentiment of Bhaktibhav and devotional services. July also featured the two highly spiritually significant occasions of Ashadhi Ekadashi and Shree Gurupournima.

Shree Gurucharanmaas
This year, Shree Gurucharanmaas started on 22nd June, Vat Pournima, until Gurupournima on 21st July 2024. Shraddhavans enjoyed chanting Hanuman Chalisa during this period.

Ashadhi Ekadashi

July also brought with it the pious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, which was observed on 17th July 2024. Every year on this auspicious day, Shraddhavans flock to Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram for Darshan and offer Tulsi leaves to Shree Trivikram Linga and also anoint it with Abhishek Jal.

However, what Shraddhavans truly enjoyed and cherished in their hearts was the Darshan of their Sadguru. This year, Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu himself blessed the Shraddhavans with his Darshan at regular intervals from the window of the 2nd floor of Happy Home during the day of the Aashadhi Ekadashi. The joy and bliss of Shraddhavans knew no bounds after taking Bapu’s darshan on such auspicious day.

Shree Gurupurnima Utsav

The Gurupurnima Utsav is a highly revered occasion in Indian culture and tradition. On this day, Bhaktas venerate the Sadguru with love and devotion. It is also one of the prime occasions when the Sadguru augments multifold the capacity of the Bhaktas to receive his grace.
  
This year, Shree Gurupurnima Utsav was celebrated with utmost zeal and enthusiasm at Shree Harigurugram on Sunday, 21st July 2024, coinciding with the original 'Tithi' of Gurupurnima.   
  
Importantly, by the grace and blessings of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu himself, on the auspicious day of Gurupournima this year, all Shraddhavans got the opportunity to take the Darshan of Shree Krupachaitanya Padukas at Shree Harigurugram. 'Shree Krupachaitanya Padukas' are 'Sadguru Aniruddha himself; they are indeed his heart and soul'.  
  
Moreover, this year onwards, Shraddhavans can take Darshan of 'Shree Krupachaitanya Padukas' during every Gurupournima Utsav.

Online Upasana via Aniruddha TV

On Tuesday, 9th July 2024, the Online Upasana has been restarted on 'Aniruddha TV'. It is streamed every evening at 8:30 pm. Shraddhavans may participate in this Upasana, which is streamed five days a week, except on Thursdays and Saturdays, by clicking on the link below.  

Link: https://aniruddha.tv
 
This Upasana comprises various Stotras and Mantras. Also, a few important clips of Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu's pravachan are shown after the Upasana.  

Krupasindhu eMagazine

The 'Krupasindhu' magazine, which primarily features the pravachans of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu and the experiences of Shraddhavans, is now available as an eMagazine on Magzter (https://www.magzter.com).  

In addition to Marathi, the Krupasindhu Bilingual (Hindi & English) as well as Krupasindhu Gujarati eMagazines have also been published on Magzter. These magazines offer annual subscriptions and also the option to purchase a single issue. Additionally, Krupasindhu magazine in the Kannada language will soon be available on Magzter.  
  
To view the Krupasindhu magazine in different languages, you may click on the link given below -  
https://www.magzter.com/publishers/Dattaguru-Publications

Anandotsav by Nagpur Upasana Centre

Seedball Plantation Activity

On 28th July 2024, about 70 Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management (AADM) volunteers participated and performed seed ball plantation activity near Saptashrungi Gadh, Vani in Nashik under the Vanadurga initiative. During this activity, the volunteers planted 5,088 seed balls of Neem plant, 333 seed balls of Shevga (drumstick tree), 100 seed balls of Amla plant and 284 seed balls of Jambhul (Jamun plant) — 5,805 seed balls in total.

AADM Pandharpur Seva

The Disaster Management Volunteers (DMVs) of Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management assisted local authorities by offering Crowd Management Seva. The sea of devotees that had descended at Shree Vitthal Mandir, Shree Kshetra Pandharpur on the auspicious occasion of Aashadhi Ekadashi was well managed by AADM DMVs along with local and government authorities.
  
Moreover, the DMVs trained and certified to use Amateur Radio unboxed and installed the VHF as well as HF base station on-site to establish contact and carry out smooth communication. Besides, a team of DMVs from the AADM Head Office, Mumbai actively coordinated with the Ham Radio site team in Pandharpur to ensure seamless communication during the Seva.

This Crowd Management Seva by the DMVs of AADM was also carried out at various other locations on Ashadhi Ekadashi, details of which are given below.

AADM Report – July 2024

Disaster Management Basic Courses:

Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management conducted 5 AADM Basic Courses in July 2024. The details are as below.

Fire Fighter Course:

Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management conducted 1 Fire Fighter Course in the month of July 2024. The details are as below.

AADM Seva:

Aniruddha’s Academy of Disaster Management participated inthe  following Sevas in July 2024.