‘Devotee Diaries’ Series

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Dharmit Laxman from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania shares—

I have had a life-changing experience with Pujya Bhaishri during the Lohana Mahajan Ram Mandir Mahotsav, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, which took place in March, 2018.

I was covering the photography for the Mahotsav, which meant I was there at all times when Pujya Bhaishri was. On the third and final day of the Mahotsav, when Pujya Bhaishri was giving his final evening pravachan, there was something he said that has stuck with me.

He said, ‘We spend so much time and energy to get to the Mandir, and yet when we get there and are in front of God, all we do is complain. Don’t complain to God about your problems, because He already knows what they are. Thank Him instead; tell Him what you’re grateful for, because that is what will help you lead a life filled with contentment.’

This moment brought along with it a significant shift in my life. Whilst I had been practicing gratitude in front of God since 2014, having heard Pujya Bhaishri say that during his last pravachan, sort of reinvigorated my belief, and ensured that I was on the right path; which I am continuing on everyday.

I will forever cherish this special moment.
Thank you.

The picture above is a moment captured of Dharmit Laxman and his wife, with Pujya Bhaishri.

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