While in strengthening the spirit of "it is in giving that we receive" moved by love hosted its current Maitri Space gathering, Jayesh bhai who invisibly anchors the sacred space was away in Rishikesh, hosting central board meeting of Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS), founded by Gandhiji in 1932.
Fortunately, I interacted with few members who attended the Rishikesh meeting and I was moved by love ! Swami Swatantratanandji a veteran Gandhian leader and monk who lives near banks of Ganges, offered his Ashrama to Jayesh bhai to host the meeting. More than 80 members FROM across the country came together to discuss matters of national importance.
While we in Ahmedabad were experiencing the the power of Maitri space gatherings wherein we had a diverse gathering vaying from "a musician and physician couple, a school teacher, diamond businessman, professionals, social workers, students pursuing engineering, MBA etc. all merging and melting with love at the banks of Ganges, `member`s of state HSS came together along with Gandhians from across the country. Swami Swatantratanandji shared that the whole environment and ambiance was full of joy and gusto with a stream of love flowing all across !
Here are some glimpses :
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The Ashram turning into Maitree Space !
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HSS delegates - praying for world peace with the spirit of Jai Jagat
Swami Swatantratanandji (in orange), Jayesh bhai and Dr Ramji Singh, a professor, veteran Gandhian (90 years) and a former Loknayak with Jai Prakash Narayan having a Satsang (inner action) on science and spirituality.
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Known as Mauni baba, in silence for last 26 years, specially made Laddus (a sweet) on his own and shared with Jayesh bhai.
A temple of Maa Ganga (mother Ganges) at the banks of Ganges
Safai (inner and outer cleanliness) and Sacchai - Truth to walk together - Ganga Aarti done by delegates of HSS and Safai Vidyalaya founded by Ishwar Bhai Patel who used to say - Bloom where you are planted !
Fortunately, I interacted with few members who attended the Rishikesh meeting and I was moved by love ! Swami Swatantratanandji a veteran Gandhian leader and monk who lives near banks of Ganges, offered his Ashrama to Jayesh bhai to host the meeting. More than 80 members FROM across the country came together to discuss matters of national importance.
While we in Ahmedabad were experiencing the the power of Maitri space gatherings wherein we had a diverse gathering vaying from "a musician and physician couple, a school teacher, diamond businessman, professionals, social workers, students pursuing engineering, MBA etc. all merging and melting with love at the banks of Ganges, `member`s of state HSS came together along with Gandhians from across the country. Swami Swatantratanandji shared that the whole environment and ambiance was full of joy and gusto with a stream of love flowing all across !
Here are some glimpses :
The Ashram turning into Maitree Space !
HSS delegates - praying for world peace with the spirit of Jai Jagat
Swami Swatantratanandji (in orange), Jayesh bhai and Dr Ramji Singh, a professor, veteran Gandhian (90 years) and a former Loknayak with Jai Prakash Narayan having a Satsang (inner action) on science and spirituality.
Known as Mauni baba, in silence for last 26 years, specially made Laddus (a sweet) on his own and shared with Jayesh bhai.
A temple of Maa Ganga (mother Ganges) at the banks of Ganges
Safai (inner and outer cleanliness) and Sacchai - Truth to walk together - Ganga Aarti done by delegates of HSS and Safai Vidyalaya founded by Ishwar Bhai Patel who used to say - Bloom where you are planted !
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