Ramorajmani Sadaa Vijayate
P.P Aniruddha Bapu in his
discourses has always stressed the importance of Ram naam in our lives
emphatically stating that every new beginning or accomplishment be accompanied
with “Ram naam” on our lips.
We celebrate Ram Navami as the
birthday of the Shree Ram on the ninth day of
first month of the Hindu calendar - Chaitra and the preceding nine days as the Shubhankara
Navratra. Celebrations are held at Shri Hari Guru Gram with much enthusiasm and
devotion. Hence all Shraddhavans of Sydney Upasana Kendra collectively celebrated
Ram Navami Utsav on 20th April 2013.
The venue for the event was the
sparkling new residence of Mrs
Veenaveera and Mr Nishikantsinh
Bhalerao and everyone was eagerly
looking forward to the event.
The schedule for the day was as below:
·
Paduka Poojan
·
Ram janma and
recitation of “PALANA”
·
Chanting of Ramaya Ramabhadraaya
Ramchandraaya Namaha (108 times)
·
Recitation of Ram
Raksha ( 3 times)
· Chanting of the
Ghorakashth-oddharan Stotra (9 times)
· Chanting of the Hanuman
Chalisa (1 time)
· Chanting of the Gurukshetram
Mantra (5 times)
· P.P Bapus Discourse on Ram Raksha
· Parayan of the 11th Chapter
from Shri Sai Satcharitra.(1 time)
· MahaAarti
·
Satsang
We commenced the proceedings with Bapu’s arrival
in the form of His Chinmay Paaduka, welcoming him to the decorated Bhalerao
dwelling
followed by Paaduka poojan as we can see here with great devotion and affection.
The poojan vidhi (ritual) also comprised
recitation of Aniruddha Chalisa and Aarti.
This was followed by the much
awaited event - the birth of Lord Ram- Ram Janma. It was definitely something
which everyone was looking forward to especially the kids- little Vaanarsena.
It was an exciting occasion for
them. One could see their curiosity and their innocent queries brought smiles
to everyone.
There was a small cradle (Palana)
literally handmade from items of household use which was the brainchild of Mrs Nilambariveera
and Mr Dineshsinh Nagwekar and it was indeed quite innovative. Other
Shradhhavaans contributed in decorating and providing finishing touches to the
Grand Palana as is seen here
A small idol of Bal Krishna and a childhood
photo of P.P Bapu ( our Aniruddha Ram ) was placed inside the cradle
affectionately and the stage was set.
The Ram Janma was celebrated with
enthusiasm and affection with all the ladies rocking it gently in the
background of the melodious recitation of the hymn “Palana”.
There was
a joyous atmosphere in the house and one can only imagine how ecstatic people
would have been in the actual era when Shree Ram was born.
This was followed by the
continuous chanting of Om Shree Ramaaya Ramabhadraaya Ramchandraaya Namaha, Ram
Raksha and the Ghorakashth-oddharan
Stotra followed by ‘Naivedya arpan’.
Shraddhavans continued with recital of Hanuman Chalisa and chanting of
Shri Gurukshetra Mantra then had a short break for lunch.
The afternoon session began with the
pathan of eleventh chapter of Sai
Sat Charitra with voice of Param
Poojya Suchitdada being played in the background. His deep baritone filled up
the entire house with vigor and one could sense the immense vibrations in the
power of the recitation of the chapter and importance of regular recitation.
We also listened to the one of
the first discourses by P.P Bapu on Ram Raksha Stotra.
This was followed by Mahaarti
during which continuous Aartis of Sadguru Bapu, Nandaaai, Suchit Dada were
performed. After another short break for tea and snacks, Satsang commenced.
It was a fantastic session with Dineshsinh
Nagwekar and Rajeshsinh Chavan rendered a medley of
all choicest gazars of Shree Ram and P.P Bapu amidst a fervent chorus.
Though after a long session, not
even a single person was not even slightly tired as one would expect. Infact
all looked invigorated with smiles and laughter all around making it a memorable occasion. All Sydney Shraddhavaan celebrated the birth
of our dearest Lord Ram under the guidance and blessings of our beloved Sadguru
Aniruddha Bapu with great devotion and fervor. The immense all pervasive grace
of Chandikakul made the whole occasion memorable oozing tons of positive
vibrations and all this was evident by the camaraderie amongst us. We all pray
to Lord Ram to help us decimate the Raavan in our minds and life and certainly
it is not possible without the Grace of Shree Raamvardaayini Aadimata and we all are Ambadnya to her. Also,
infinite Shree ram to everyone for the venue, decoration, naivedya, lunch and
snacks arrangement and overall enthusiastic participation and may Lord Ram keep
us bonded together.
Sahastra naamtat tulyam RAAM NAAMvaraanane .
SHREE RAM.
