To build Old age Homes is shameful to our society” said Pujya Bhaishri during Bhagavat katha at Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Katha was arranged by Shri Gujarat Hindi Samaj at Shri Sardar Patel stadium. The katha began on 7th Feb. 2007 A Shobhayatra of Bhagavatji was taken out on the first day. Shri Ashokbhai Bhat, Gujarat State Minister kindled the auspicious lamp.

Referring to many cricket matches played on the ground Pujya Bhaishri said that many test matches and one day matches have been played and celebrated cricketers have hit superb shots on the ground of this Sardar Patel Stadium. Now we too will play an eight day match over here and hit classic shots.

Speaking about Shrimad Bhagavatji Pujya Bhaishri said, “Bhagavat katha makes us nishpaap, sinless. Bhagavat katha makes us nirmal, pure. Bhagavat katha does nirmaan, it builds character. And “Bhagavat katha certainly ensures nirvaan, emancipation. “Bhagavat katha makes us nisandeha, free from doubts. Thus there are so many benefits of Bhagavat Katha. By listening to the Bhagavat Katha a person becomes nirbhaya, fearless. He gets freed from the fear of death. Therefore, one should definitely hear Bhagavat Katha; even if it be for just one moment. We should seek refuge in Shrimad Bhagavat which is the manifested literary form of Lord Shri Krishna himself.

Therefore –
Paa’ pakare Prabhuji miley, paa’ pakare such hoye
Paa’ pakare to Mukti miley,Prabhu key paa’ pakaro sab koy.

Here the advice is to seek refuge at the feet of Lord. Otherwise we are ever eager to indulge in sin and hence would like to misinterpret this verse.”

On the occasion of Valentine Day, Pujya Bhaishri gave out his message saying: There was a great saint by the name of Valentine who used to also give the message of love. But we should pray that in our lives may the Valentine day come everyday and may every day be a Valentine day for us. Lovers give rose flowers and express their love on Valentine Day. We should also offer a flower of rose to Lord Sri Krishna and tell Him ‘I love you!”

Talking about Old-age Homes Pujya Bhaishri said, “Old–age Homes are a shame for the society. My blessings to the people who make Old–age Homes, but the fact that we need to build Old–age Homes is shameful for the society. Where is today’s man heading? He sends his own parents, people who brought him in this world, to Old–age Homes! There is no mention of Old–age Homes in our culture. There is reference to Vaanprasthaashram but mention of Vriddhashram, Old age home is nowhere there. Man who does not consider his parents to be God is a demon himself. Thus Pujya Bhaishri explained and elucidated many such noble thoughts.

Many celebrated saints and politicians came to hear the katha. The saints included Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishwedevanandji Maharaj from Sannyas Ashram – Ahmedabad, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanandji Maharaj from Gita Mandir – Ahmedabad, Swami Shri Adhyatmanandji Maharaj from Shivanand Ashram -Ahmedabad , Shri Janak Maharaj from Puneet ashram and Shri Mahadev Bapu from Hathijan.

The VIPs who came included, Shri L. K. Advani, BJP, Leader of Opposition, Shri Vajubhai Vala, Finance Minister of Gujarat, Shri Purushottambhai Rupala, President of Gujarat BJP, Shri Karsanbhai Patel, Chairman of Nirma group of industries, etc.