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12th & 19th July 2022 - Heavy rains, difficult terrain, and a long distance to go… Is it worth going all the way? The answer is a big loud YES! After all, little children of a tiny village, in a distant school were eagerly waiting for their new books, new stationery, for their all new academic year! 12th July, in the early hours of the morning, 8 volunteers braving the torrential rains set out on their onward journey to the remote villages in Saswad, Purandar Taluka. Driving 3 vans all loaded with notebooks and stationery, the volunteers steadily and cautiously drove all the way to the village where the hopeful children were waiting. “We reached the designated school and our eyes met with the little ones. There was curiosity, excitement, and a visible enthusiasm. Not wasting time, we immediately unloaded the vans. The children were queued up and one by one came and collected their notebook and stationery sets,” said a volunteer. “It was endearing to watch them check their sets and show them to their teachers. And once the school bell rang and they made their journey to their homes, one thing was for sure, they would return the next day with a renewed vigour and interest to study, learn and grow.” added the volunteer. Sadhu Vaswani Mission’s endeavour, with the help of kind supporters, is to reach out to as many students as possible studying in remote rural schools and provide them with the basic necessities of books and stationery. On this day, 1401 notebook and stationery sets were distributed to primary students and 312 notebook and stationery sets were distributed to secondary students. The seva was conducted at 4 locations (Garade, Bopgaon, Chambali and Dive) where school children from 50 nearby villages were brought together for the distribution. In continuance of the notebooks and stationery distribution sevas to poor and needy children, we organised another distribution drive on 19th July 2022. The dawn was filled with enthusiasm and activity at the Mission. Despite frequent trips for the notebook and stationery sevas, the zeal of the volunteers was intact. If anything, they were thoroughly excited to once again meet children who were eagerly waiting for their shiny new stationery sets and brand new notebooks! 3 vans and 8 volunteers with a ‘jo bole so nihal, sat sri akal!” set out on their journey to Saswad in Purandar Taluka. The seva was carried out at 5 locations. Each location had a school designated as the distribution centre. Children from 60 villages gathered at their nearest school to collect their notebooks and stationery sets. “The excitement of the children drives our enthusiasm for the sevas! The very fact that a stationery and notebook set can bring them back to school, and give them the opportunity to complete their education is more than enough of an inspiration for us to keep going. It encourages us to carry out more such distributions!” continued the volunteer. “What’s more! One must not miss how all the little ones gave a shoutout of ‘Thank You, Dada! and Dada Shyam!’ It is indeed a gratitude to the Master who helps us reach out to the remotest schools where little children are eager to learn and grow,” added the volunteer. On this day, the Mission distributed 1098 notebooks and stationery sets to primary and secondary children. The seva was conducted at 5 locations (Yadavwadi, Parinche, Mahoor, Veer, and Pargaon) where children from 60 nearby villages were brought together under local schools for distribution.

10th - 13th July 2022 Dada Vaswani’s 4th Mahayagna (Anniversary) & Guru Purnima When our empty hearts miss you again and again: We hear your footsteps, even in storm and rain. When your absence leaves us in a daze: You revive us with your cool moon like rays. When distance from you makes us feel lifeless: Your warmth, like the sun, is peerless and timeless. When pierced by the pain of separation: You soothe us with your loving benediction. It may seem you are physically away: Your luminescent love brightens our every day. — Didi Krishna Kumari July 10th-13th,2022, in observance of Revered Dada’s 4th Mahayagna, Sadhu Vaswani Mission conducted live programmes, prayers and held satsangs. Sadhu Vaswani Centers across the globe too held satsangs and sessions. Devotees from India and abroad, despite the heavy rain alerts, attended the live programmes at the Pune Headquarters. In Revered Dada’s beloved memory, the days 11-13th were themed as ‘Naata Yeh Ruhani’, ‘Kisi Raah to Mil Mere Dada’, and ‘Om Namoh Gurudeva’. July 10,2022, was marked by the inauguration of the Sadhu Vaswani Center, Pimpri. This is the first centre to be blessed with the interning of Revered Dada’s sacred ashes. On the occasion, Didi Krishna said, “We have to imbibe the teachings from the satsang into our lives. We need to fulfil the purpose of our human birth. Therefore, make the most of the divine atmosphere given to us so that when Beloved Dada awaits us across the shore, we are purified and ready.” The evening programme, at the Mission Headquarters, featured a session on ‘tributes by youth on Dada’. They reminisced and recalled fond memories of Revered Dada. Their heartfelt tributes were filled with anecdotes, personal experiences, and precious moments spent in the Master’s presence. July 11, 2022 schools under the aegis of the Mission conducted programmes including skits, musical plays, and more. In the evening session, a recorded talk of Revered Dada was broadcast live. In his talk, he spoke of purification of the heart and said, “Inner purification takes place when we are in the company of saints, when we come to the satsang, and chant the baani of the saints, we chant the Name Divine, take care of the poor and needy in a spirit of unselfishness. Then one day our inner instrument is illumined. And the mirror of the heart is cleansed and in this clean mirror we see our Beloved.” July 12, 2022, the sacred day when Revered Dada left his mortal body, began with the Prabhat Pheri – Morning Procession where devotees, braving the rains, walked on the streets of Pune while chanting and singing the Holy Name. The hour-long procession started from Dada’s sacred kutiya and covered the Mission campus and the Pune Camp areas, and concluded at the sacred samadhis. A morning satsang at the Sacred Samadhi was held followed by afternoon and evening sessions. The day concluded with the vigil session singing Nuri-Anjali bhajans until 12 midnight. July 13, 2022, the day when his body was consigned to the flames, began with the lighting of 108 havans and the recitation of the Gayatri mantra. On this day, Revered Dada’s sacred kutiya was opened for darshan for the devotees. In the afternoon session, Didi Krishna gave a heartfelt talk where she said, “We feel Beloved Dada’s ever-living presence. Indeed, the guru’s grace is the richest treasure we can receive. And the true treasure that we receive at the feet of the guru, his grace, is the Name Divine. Let us chant the Name Divine and fulfil the purpose of human birth.” As the session concluded, there were several tear-touched eyes. One of the devotees said, “Didi’s talk made me feel Beloved Dada’s eternal blessings and presence within.” Devotees then partook from the langar. The day also marked the auspicious Guru Purnima. In the evening session, recorded talks of Sadhu Vaswani and Revered Dada were played. Sadhu Vaswani in his discourse said, “Often darkness engulfs us, and makes us swirl in the gorge. Without the Guru, darkness cannot be dispelled. Often darkness engulfs us, and makes us swirl in the gorge.” Revered Dada, in his talk, said, “If you find a dear one of God, never leave him. Build your life in his teachings, earn his company, serve the guru and one blessed day, the guru will be pleased with you and he will give you a treasure you cannot get from anywhere else.” Marking the 4th Mahayagna, service activities were held. In Daridra Narayan sevas, freshly cooked meals – rice, mixed vegetables, samosa pav and gulab jamun were served to the poor. In medical sevas patients were provided free and concessional treatments. 193 families were given ration kits, stray dogs in Saswad were fed. As a part of Guru Purnima sevas, 130 needy families received ration kits, 50 transgenders were given hygiene kits (bath soap, washing soap, coconut oil, toothpaste, dishwashing soap).

Warkaris pay obeisance at Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune on their way to Pandharpur The strings of the tambura struck, and the hand cymbals came together, and echoed aloud the chants of ‘Vitthal Vitthal Sri Hari Vitthal’! Finally, after a 2-year pandemic wait, the dearest devotees of the Lord arrived at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission! The spirit, energy, and enthusiasm of the warkari’s was so love-filled that everyone present was immersed in the ecstatic chanting! 23rd June 2022, the Mission was brimming with their presence. As they entered the Mission premises, they were ushered to the Sacred Kutiya where they were requested to light the lamp before the portrait of the Masters. Following the aarti, in their most melodious, folk voice they sang abhangs – devotional poetry praising Lord Vitthala. The atmosphere was indescribable. They concluded the session with the singing of the pasaydan prayer. Didi Krishna Kumari, who was present throughout the session, served prasad to the warkaris that included food items that can be consumed during the holy fast. What came next was a sight to behold! Right from the Sacred Kutiya they made formations and performed their traditional dance all the way to the Sacred Samadhi of the Great Masters – Gurudev Sadhu Vaswani and Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani. Here, they offered their loving homage. The warkaris visit also brought back fond memories between them and Revered Dada. On one such annual Pandharpur Wari, Revered Dada mentioned how his Guru had taught him to not be a Bhakta, but a bhakta of the bhaktas, servant of the Bhaktas and he had said, “You all are bhaktas and I bow down to each one of you. Bhakti is the soul of India and may the Warkaris grow and inspire more and more on the path of devotion.” Indeed, this annual warkari tradition has kept alive the essence of bhakti, of spirituality. As the warkaris took their leave and headed onward to their Yatra to Pandharpur, devotees bowed down in reverence with a promise to meet again next year. Next day, our youth group of Sadhu Vaswani Mission served them with banana, chikki, biscuits and ladoos as they left Pune. Warkaris kirtan session at Sacred Kutiya https://youtube.com/shorts/aDb8sUrRqoM?feature=share In the News

21st June 2022 was a special day for the Manjri Village – located on the outskirts of Pune City. Today, the village was blessed with a gift that only grows with time – an international school that promises excellence in education coupled with excellence in character. Sadhu Vaswani Mission, with the beginning of the academic year 2022-23, held the inauguration of a new block at the Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul, Manjri. The inaugural was done on 21st June 2022 with havan, prayers, kirtan in the presence of Didi Krishna Kumari, Dr. Manju Nichani, Ruby Karna, Mission officials, school staff and volunteers. The newly admitted children and their parents also attended and partook in the blessings of the sacred ceremony. The grades that the school will cater to in the current academic year include Nursery to Class 4th. A total of 300 students are enrolled in the school. Dr. Manju Nichani, Executive Director, Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul Manjri, in the welcome address said, “It was Beloved Dada’s dream that every village should be rejuvenated, should become an ideal village and by it, he meant that the village should keep its culture alive, stay connected to its roots. Therefore, we endeavour to educate the children to keep them at par with the modern world and yet help them remain connected to the roots of their village. Manjri is the first school started in a village during the lifetime of Beloved Dada and in adherence to his ideals, we aspire to give them the right education where we educate the head, hand, and the heart.” This was followed by Didi Krishna Kumari’s short talk wherein she said, “Gurudev Sadhu Vaswani, whenever a school would be inaugurated, would say, ‘a child is born today’. In a family, when a child is born he becomes the source of happiness, the centre of focus for everyone in the family. Today, it’s the same for us. This school, Sadhu Vaswani International School, Manjri, is being started with immense hope. We believe that education must teach one to lead a life. Unless one knows to lead a good life, he/she cannot experience true success. one may have lots of money and have the highest position but true success is when one has peace of mind and knows to be steady in the storms of life. This is the purpose of the school; to awaken the inner shakti within each child so that they may experience true success. Another essential aspect is to inculcate the attitude of service in them so that they learn to give.” She concluded her address by urging the teachers to take this responsibility in their stride and live by the ideals of the Masters “for children”, she said, “are great imitators and they emulate what we do more than what we say.”

Another school starts at Pimpri: Inauguration of Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul at New Sadhu Vaswani Center, Pimpri Another historic day for the Mission says Didi Krishna Kumari This was indeed a doubly-blessed day with a new Sadhu Vaswani Center at Pimpri and also a Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul at the Center. The inaugural was done on 20th June 2022 with havan, prayers, kirtan in the presence of Didi Krishna Kumari, Dr. Manju Nichani, Aarti Patil, Mission officials, school staff and volunteers. The newly admitted children and their parents also attended and partook in the blessings of the sacred ceremony. Currently, the Gurukul intake includes students of playschool, junior, and senior kindergarten. Dr. Manju Nichani reiterated Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani’s words that if you want to build a New India, it will be built in schools. Therefore, Dada urged us to take care of children, for they are our richest treasure. Dedicating the school to the Masters, Didi Krishna Kumari said that it is another historic day for the Sadhu Vaswani Mission! Two things were most dear to Dada – Satsang and Education. Let us give the children the best of education and along with it values that are truly beautiful, truly useful, and above truly meaningful. A recorded video message of Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani was played. In his message, he said that a true Gurukul is one whose foundation is reverence. The one in whose heart reverence wakes up attains true wisdom. And the teaching of satsang is also that. The message was apt for the Sadhu Vaswani Centre Pimpri as also the Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul – to cultivate reverence. Aarti Patil, Headmistress Sadhu Vaswani International School, Pradhikaran who is also heading the education project at the Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul, Pimpri gave the vote of thanks.

Weekend Joy to the villages! A fun CSR activity for IT Co! My best birthday says newly-wed wife on her 1st seva together Notebooks & Stationary, slippers and goodies for village children On 28th May 2022, Sadhu Vaswani Mission ventured on its weekly seva to the remote villages. This time a 17-member team from Sagitec Solutions Pvt Ltd joined the Mission in CSR Activity. 5 vehicles with volunteers and loaded with Stationary & Books, Joy Packets, Footwear, and Ration Kits zipped to Mil Katharwadi & Sajgaon Katharwadi in Raigad. The Sagitec team shared, “We actively participate in CSR activities which involve donating to causes. But this was a one-of-a-kind experience. Today, we got to witness the ground reality, meet the recipients, and serve them with our own hands. It was thrilling!” ”To watch the kids try their footwear, check their joy packets for the goodies they received, and the sheer, pure happiness on seeing fresh new books for their new academic year, is a joy that cannot be put into words. The eagerness with which they watch our cars knowing we are having something for them is endearing,” they added. One of the IT professionals made a pleasant and playful comment, saying, “The seva experience brought us more joy than cracking a code!” The Mission has undertaken seasonal sevas. With the academic year starting soon and children tragically dropping out of schools for want of notebooks, the Mission realizing the immediate need for it carried out the distribution of notebooks & stationary. We also gave the children slippers so they need not be barefoot and can walk comfortably to their schools. The idea is to equip them for an unhampered education. Among the volunteers was a newly-wed couple whose wife was celebrating her birthday, who said, “It is a doubly-blessed day for us. This is our first seva together, and indeed the best birthday I could have looked forward to.” Joining in the conversations, the employees at Sagitec shared, “It was a unique experience for us. We actively participate in CSR activities which involve donating to causes. But this was a one-of-a-kind experience. We rarely have the opportunity to go and carry out the service. Today, we got to see the ground reality, meet the beneficiaries, and serve them with our own hands. It was thrilling!” “To watch the kids try their footwear, check their joy packets for the goodies they received, and the sheer, pure happiness on seeing fresh new books for their new academic year, is a joy that cannot be put into words. The eagerness with which they watch our cars knowing we are having something for them is endearing,” they added. On this day, the Mission distributed ration kits to 157 families, 10 tarpaulin sheets with 10 ropes to protect the families from the oncoming monsoons, 260 slippers, 200 joy kits, 63 kits of stationery and books – 4 notebooks and stationery to 38 children from primary school and 6 notebooks, 1 graph book and 1 geometry box to 25 children from high school. Related Links: Joy to the Villages - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xdsZ6Nl_-Sc Joy to the villages in Khandala - https://fb.watch/dlEk6uNTGY/

9th May 2022, Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune held the foundation stone laying ceremony of Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani’s sacred samadhi. As the dawn struck, the atmosphere at the Mission was doubly charged with devotion. Chants of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram’ were serenely reverberating. It was a day vibrating and pulsating with the love of countless devotees from across the world who had been eagerly awaiting the building of Dada’s sacred samadhi. 2nd April 2022, the Bhoomi Puja was held. After extensive planning and preparation, on 9th May 2022, the foundation stone was laid. Despite the scorching heat, devotees from across the city and beyond gathered at the pandal on the grounds. The ceremony began with the lighting of the sacred havan followed by the reading of a vachan from the Nuri Granth. Melodious renditions of bhajans and kirtan continued to enthral the devotees. Among the singers, were vocalists Kaajal Chandiramani and Drshika Advani. Didi Krishna Kumari, along with the committee members, began the laying of the foundation stone ceremony. Dignitaries from the police department, local authorities and corporates too joined in. There were seven foundation pits of the pillars of the samadhi structure. Temporary iron railings were installed to facilitate easy embarking and disembarking into the pits that were as deep as 12 feet. A hole had been made at the bottom of the pits. Several silver coins with Revered Sadhu Vaswani and Dada J.P. Vaswani’s face embossed on them, a small Lord Ganapati statue, panch ratnas, and many books full of likhat jaap of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram, Dada Shyam, Dada Shyam’, written by devotees from all over the world, were placed inside the pit holes. Small containers of cement mixture were then poured to seal them. Prayers and auspicious coconut-breaking was done at each pit. Following this, devotees too partook in the kar seva. Lined up in a queue and eager to offer their seva of love, devotees one by one got down into the foundation pits, and poured a cement mixture in the pit. Volunteers were seen efficiently preparing the mixture and handing it over to the devotees. Those devotees, who could not get into the pits, performed the seva from above by pouring the mixture into the cement shoots that directed the mixture right to the foundation. Hours together, the kar seva went on making it not only momentous and historic but also personal and memorable for countless devotees. Langar prasad was served to all. “It was both magical and overwhelming. The entire ceremony took place in such a smooth manner, it feels surreal,” said a volunteer. Sanjay Ghalsasi, Contractor for the samadhi said, “The place pulsates with positive energy. While the work is enormous, none of us feels tired; we are surging with energy all day long!” Continuing to share his experience he said, “To be present here on this day is deeply fulfilling. Once a person has been here, he needn’t worry about his future; he will be taken care of.” Service activities were held on this day. 100 visually impaired persons were given an umbrella, one backpack, 100 grams of dates, 2 chikki, buttermilk, and prasad. Upon arrival, they were served sharbat, samosa, and bread. Animal sevas were also held. Here are some more memorable moments from the Ceremony:

14th May 2022, was a historic day. In homage to the Great Saint, Dada J.P. Vaswani, a pathway named after him – Rev. Dada Vaswani Way was inaugurated in Secaucus, New Jersey. The inauguration was done at the hands of Michael Gonnelli, the Mayor of the City of Secaucus and Didi Krishna Kumari. This is the first road in USA to be named after Dada. The inauguration began with the chanting of the sacred ‘Asato Ma Satgamaya’ mantra, blowing the conch, and the auspicious coconut breaking ceremony. This was followed by the unveiling of the Rev. Dada Vaswani Way. Speaking at the inauguration, Didi Krishna began her talk with a token of gratitude to the Mayor, the Council Man, and the Council Lady. In her message, she said, “Dada loved to remain unseen. He did not want his glories to be sung, he didn’t keep any personal diary in which he would share his experiences, nor did he note down in his diary any of his accolades or achievements. His values were indeed different. Today, we share every action that we perform on social media. But here was a person who wished to live a hidden life in the hidden god. Therefore, we have all gathered here today to honour him. Of course, he needs no honour and the only way we can honour him is to walk the way he showed each one of us. He did not walk the way but he lived the way. His life was a living testimony; he was a living embodiment of all the ideals he wanted us to imbibe. He did not preach; he practised.” Concluding, Didi Krishna said, “I pray that whosoever crosses this path is blessed with true joy, true peace, and a true sense of fellowship that we regard each other, nature, and all creation, as the image of God.” In reference to Mayor Gonneli, a devotee mentioned, “Dada would call him an angel. A few years ago, he was sick but recovered well. To this day he says that the only reason I got out of this is because Dada was praying for me.” “It is a proud moment for India that a road in the USA is being named after an Indian Saint,” said a spectator. The street, Rev. Dada Vaswani Way is located in the neighbourhood that passes through the Meadowlands Parkway towards the Secaucus Animal Shelter. Additionally, on this day, a ‘Joy and Peace Garden’ connoting ‘J.P.’ from Dada J.P. Vaswani was dedicated to him at the Imagine Park. Saplings were planted at the site. Prayers and havan (holy fire) were done. The ashes from the havan were planted along with the new saplings to carry their blessings through their leaves and flowers. Said Ashok Lalwani, Sadhu Vaswani Center trustee, "It will be a sensory garden and the sights, smells, and sounds of the garden will reverberate with Dada’s Love."

6th May 2022, the inauguration of a Chowk named after the great saint Dada J.P. Vaswani was held in Pune. This is the first chowk in Pune to be named after him. The Chowk is located at the crossing at Mangaldas Road, opposite Taj Blue Diamond, near St. Mira’s College. Incidentally, Dada J.P. Vaswani Chowk is at the first crossing, following the Sadhu Vaswani Bridge below. The chowk was inaugurated at the hands of Didi Krishna Kumari, Executive Head, Sadhu Vaswani Mission and Mrs. Mangala Mantri, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Corporator. The ceremony included havan (holy fire), kirtan and prayers. A marble plaque was unveiled with an image of Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani with the message – “There is no power greater than love.” Didi Krishna expressed gratitude to all the authorities for making the chowk a reality. She said, “It was Shankaracharya, who said on his visit to Pune that the city is under the protection of Great Ones like Sadhu Vaswani and Dada J.P. Vaswani. Indeed, it is true. Their presence is protecting this city.” Didi added, “Dada came to awaken us; he never wanted anything for himself. He always said: If you want to be happy, make others happy. If each one takes this one message with themselves, the world will be a new place to be. Together, let us make Pune, our India a place where peace and happiness abounds.” Speaking at the inauguration Mrs. Mantri said, “The Mission has given me a reason for happiness. I am grateful that God has made me an instrument. Today, people from several walks of life have joined this ceremony. I hope that they take the Mission’s practice of truth, love and compassion with them.” Shobha Nihalani, an author visiting from Hong Kong commented, “We find people rushing about. I believe seeing Dada, in the midst of this rush, will bring in a sense of calm; it will be a moment for them to pause, center themselves, and think of God.” “Dada Vaswani was a Yug-Purush and to have a chowk named after him and people passing by it is a blessing and will impact lives,” said an attendee from PMC. Gracing the ceremony were dignitaries including Mr. Sanjay Gawade, Deputy Commissioner, Dnyaneshwar Tupe, Ward Officer, Dr. Galande, Medical Officer, Prakash Rameshwar Mantri, Ex-Deputy Mayor, PMC, Pune, and Dhairyashil Vandekar. Related news links: Dada J.P. Vaswani Chowk inaugurated in Pune - https://www.punekarnews.in/dada-j-p-vaswani-chowk-inaugurated-in-pune/ पुण्यात दादा जेपी वासवानी चौकाचे उद्घाटन! - https://mymarathi.net/local-pune/dada-j-p-vaswani-chowk-inaugurated-in-pune/

10th April 2022, on the sacred occasion of Ram Navami, an inauguration of Sadhu T.L. Vaswani Chowk was done at Linking Road, near Food Hall, Santacruz West, Mumbai. The unveiling ceremony was done at the hands of Didi Krishna Kumari, Adv. Ashish Shelar, MLA and Mrs. Alka Kerkar, Corporator. Adv. Shelar, speaking at the inauguration said, “In the last 22 years of my life spent in public service, if someone were to ask what work has made not only the public but also me happy from within, I would undoubtedly say it is the installation of the Sadhu Vaswani Chowk. I feel a renewed energy each time I attend or pass by the Sadhu Vaswani Center. It is a power centre, a source of energy, a source of peace, a source of happiness; his blessings help us do our work more efficiently and easily. Whosoever crosses this chowk and glances even briefly at Sadhu Vaswani's image, will indeed be free from all troubles." Didi Krishna, expressing her gratitude at the inauguration, said, “We are grateful to the dignitaries who have made this possible, especially on this auspicious day of Ram Navami. Gurudev Sadhu Vaswani gave one prime teaching: Give, Give, and Keep Giving. The more you give, the more you receive. The more you give, the more you will grow.” She also welcomed Adv. Shelar and Mrs. Kerkar to the Sadhu Vaswani Mission headquarters in Pune. This was followed by prayers and a short satsang with a talk by Didi at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission Bandra Centre.

2nd April 2022, Sadhu Vaswani Mission held a historic programme on the auspicious occasion of Cheti Chand – the Sindhi New Year. The Mission organized the Bhoomi Puja of the Sacred Samadhi of Dada J.P. Vaswani. It will be built on the premises of the Mission, in the same spot where his sacred pyre was lit. The samadhi will be adjacent to Sadhu Vaswani's samadhi, his Master. A model of the unique design planned for the Sacred Samadhi was also displayed. The shrine will become a place of pilgrimage where many come to pay their homage to the One whom they revered and from whose flowing fountain of love they experienced joy and peace. The day began with recitations from the scriptures starting at 7:00 AM and continuing all day long. The morning session was marked by the lighting of 108 havans and 108 times recitation of the Gayatri Mantra. A Shastra Puja (worshipping of tools) with inscribing Dada on them was performed. The 11:30 AM session featured kirtan & bhajans, followed by a talk by Didi Krishna Kumari, and discourses of Sadhu Vaswani and Dada J.P. Vaswani. Didi Krishna in her talk said, “The word Samadhi means union with God. Every single moment of Beloved Dada’s life was spent in Samadhi. His every thought, every action emerged from oneness. We once asked Beloved Dada, “What should we do to experience this oneness with the divine?” In response, he gave us three ideals. The first was purity of heart, the second unwavering faith, and the third love for God and his creation. We all wish that our lives too should culminate in this union.” An unveiling of the model of the Sacred Samadhi was done at the hands of Dr. K.H. Sancheti, Founder, Sancheti Hospital. The architect, Reza Kabul, who created the masterpiece design, was also felicitated. 12:45 PM the auspicious ceremony of Bhoomi Puja was performed with the breaking of the coconut and amid resounding chants, the sacred work began. Devotees from across the world joined the service – kar seva (seva with hands). An atmosphere of enthusiasm and devotion reverberated in the Mission. Dignitaries and spiritual heads graced the occasion. Father Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Pune said, “Dada verily understood the essence of religion; he lived the message of religion.” Dr. K.H. Sancheti said, “It feels extraordinarily overwhelming. Dada’s vibration can be experienced everywhere.” Mata Kashyap of Punyadham Ashram shared, “I feel entranced. The atmosphere is enveloped in divinity.” Another devotee, Geeta Singh, shared with teary eyes, “Beloved Dada’s light is something that is not restricted to the physical body alone, one can feel him here; his presence is more than ever. As for his Sacred Samadhi, it is like a magnet I am drawn to. Indeed, one cannot limit him but the Samadhi is a signage that tells me to pause, gaze and wonder at his limitlessness.” Following the Bhoomi Puja, langar prasad was served to all present. In the evening, another satsang session was held featuring the discourse of revered Dada. The Mission, abiding by the tenets of the Masters, believes that no occasion is complete without a service activity. On this day, the Mission distributed ration kits to 130 needy families, joy packets to 372 children, and stationery to 372 children. The day was marked by love, devotion, and fond memories of the beloved Master.

Sadhu Vaswani Mission, marking the Thanksgiving Week (18-22 February), initiated a seva to bring joy and happiness to the lives of the sisters from the red light area and the often neglected transgender community. Starting 18th February 2022, volunteers of the Mission with the sole aspiration of bringing smiles to the sisters and transgenders packed and carried brand new sarees singing and chanting the shukrana anthem. What a tone it added to the sevas! As soon as the women gathered at the distribution location, they had another surprise waiting for them – they could pick a saree of their choice! “It was a wonderful sight! We saw the difference that the sheer idea of choosing what one likes and not merely receiving what is given makes it so beautiful!” shared a volunteer. Another volunteer shared a thoughtful reminder observation, “These are people who have been shunned from society; they are left to fend for themselves with limited options. Despite their situation, they are happy amongst themselves, they are cheerful and filled with life and vigour. It’s definitely something to learn from.” “The prejudice in society will take time to go. In the meanwhile we are doing our best to bring a little hope to them,” he added. The highlight of the sevas is the one carried out at Chalam; they live in deplorable conditions and the Mission is the first organisation to reach out to them. The seva was carried out on a large scale and a total of 1359 sisters and transgenders across 7 locations in the city received the sarees. The area-wise distribution includes Kamla Nehru (107), Kothrud roadside (35), Mhada Colony Hadapsar roadside (50), Budhwar Peth (55), Upper Indira Nagar (14), Yerwada (26), Deccan (51), East Street (43), Nigdi & Chakan (74); red light area and transgenders at Laxminarayan Theatre (904).