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Sant Kutir Dehradun Ashram 5th April 2023

The day was filled with joyous activities, including Daaji’s visit to Sant Kutir and the Dehradun Heartfulness Ashram. The time Daaji spent with Baba Ramdev Ji is going to be marked as a historical moment when two great souls come together and create bliss.

Saying that God is the real goal does not mean that one cannot have multiple goals (like becoming a doctor, lawyer, good marriage, having kids, etc) and there is nothing wrong with it. But the way planets circle around the sun and do not waver from their orbit, do not take their focus off the sun and the sun has become the center of the solar system - in that manner God has to become the center of our existence. The other material goals can be in the periphery. But unfortunately in our current life, we make unwanted material things the center of our life and keep God in the periphery. This becomes the problem. We are not asked to leave the world or material life, but it is only when we make God the center of our existence, we can say with confidence that 'Thou(God) Art the Real Goal (of Human Life).
Daaji left Yog Gram around 7.30 AM and proceeded to Baba Ramdev ji's place, Sant Kutir. En route, Daaji stopped at the Patanjali Megastore located in the Patanjali University premises at around 8.20 am as Babaji was engaged in a live program with India Today. He was amazed to see the size and functioning of the store and did some shopping for his grandchildren. After spending about twenty minutes there, he left for Sant Kutir and reached there in ten minutes.
He was given a warm welcome by Babaji and his associates. After a short discussion, Babaji requested Daaji to conduct a meditation session. Babaji then took Daaji, accompanying guests and his associates to the small cave for the meditation session. As soon as everyone settled, Daaji asked Babaji to conduct the meditation session which He would observe. Babaji conducted the meditation session for fifteen minutes after which Daaji asked everyone to proceed to breakfast while He gave the final permission sitting to Sadhvi Devpriya ji. Daaji and Babaji joined for breakfast later around 10 am. What followed was almost 45 mins of non-stop love and joyous fun-filled moments. Daaji and Babaji fed each other with their own hands. It was an inexpressible joy to watch both of them. During the conversation, Babaji asked Daaji about the water bottle that he always carries with him. Daaji shared that it is a special bottle that is not available in India and affectionately gifted it to Babaji. The mutual respect and affection between both of them was a joy to behold. It was a joyful stay throughout and Babaji assured Daaji that every support from Patanjali organization in terms of technical knowhow and committed persons would be extended to our wellness centers.
This was a landmark moment that held great significance in cementing the association between Shri Ram Chandra Mission and Patanjali Yogpeeth. Babaji’s concern and love for Daaji and Daaji’s affection for him were evident throughout Daaji‘s stay there. Baba ji often expressed that though he was Daaji for the whole world, he was Dadaji for him. It was heartwarming to see how love and blessings flowed freely from the heart of our Master towards the open hearts there. It was a lesson for all, in how humility and simplicity can transform anyone and bring them to the feet of the Great Beloved Master. When Daaji was about to leave, all the brother associates had a group photo with Daaji and Babaji. One of the sisters said "Daaji Beheno ka bhi ek group photo ho toh acha rahega" (it would be nice if all sisters could have one group picture as well). Daaji moved away to the other side and said, “Lelo bhai beheno ka photo” (take a picture of the sisters). Everyone started to laugh out loud at this spontaneous act of Daaji. She then laughingly told Daaji, "Aap ke sath group photo!" (a photo with you!). Daaji obliged and posed for a photograph with them. Such light and unforgettable moments reflected the love that he poured into the simple hearts - something that all would remember for a long time. After spending this wonderful time, moments of joy, and numerous meditation sessions with Baba Ramdev ji and his associates at Sant Kutir, Daaji shared with them that though he didn't feel like leaving, it was time for him to continue his onward journey to meet the loving hearts waiting for him at Dehradun.
Daaji left the place at 10:45 AM and reached the beautiful Heartfulness Centre of Dehradun located at Yogashram, Paundha village at 12.34 pm. Children and abhyasis- young and old alike who had been awaiting him eagerly, welcomed him with flowers, joy, and smiles, pouring all their love in a simple way. Daaji lovingly offered prasad to Babuji Maharaj in the cottage upon reaching Dehradun and gave it to all present there. Thereafter Daaji headed straight to the meditation hall and conducted Satsang from 12.42 pm to 1 pm, after which he went to rest.
Everyone started preparing themselves and it was a full day of blissful meditation as seekers took meditation sessions from trainers throughout the day in preparation for the evening group meditation. Daaji rested well and conducted group meditation in the evening at 5:30 PM. It was a deep meditation followed by a talk. He spoke about a general misunderstanding around prayer regarding the goal. Saying that God is the real goal does not mean that one cannot have multiple goals (like becoming a doctor, lawyer, good marriage, having kids, etc) and there is nothing wrong with it. But the way planets circle around the sun and do not waver from their orbit, do not take their focus off the sun and the sun has become the center of the solar system - in that manner God has to become the center of our existence. The other material goals can be in the periphery. But unfortunately in our current life, we make unwanted material things the center of our life and keep God in the periphery. This becomes the problem. We are not asked to leave the world or material life, but it is only when we make God the center of our existence, we can say with confidence that 'Thou(God) Art the Real Goal (of Human Life). The second line of the prayer about desires does not mean one may not have any. He jokingly gave the example of wanting to take a shower at Dehradun as the water there is very good, but when he went to take it, there wasn't any water. So his desire to be clean cannot be kept away. Similarly, the desire of having kids post-marriage isn't wrong but we are wrong when we emphasize that we want only a boy or girl. We insist upon God that we want results as per our expectations alone and that is where all the problems arise. He mentioned that he had seen kids argue that they had mundane desires which the system forbade and therefore left it. But when we move towards the feeling of surrender, we accept things as they are. As we evolve in spiritual pursuit we develop a feeling towards God stating that if we have kids it is fine and if not, let it be as per His wish. Similarly, the desire to eat is good but the insistence upon a particular type of food alone is a problem. The third line of the prayer indicates that the feeling of “I am nothing” has to arise. Without it, the spiritual yatra would be empty. Our demands would never be fulfilled because we are arguing or challenging God to fulfill them; only surrender can bring about profound results. Giving the example of stubborn demands coming from kids towards their parents for basic things such as the phone to a specific iPhone, he said that keeping conditions is not right with God. When we as parents do not like it, why should we push it on God? He (God) has given us freedom and made himself free from it too. It is our duty to give him freedom as well. Proceedings from Dehradun can be watched in below video
After the evening session, Daaji named a baby girl Dev Priya on his way back to the cottage. Afterwards he met four active young seeker volunteers at the center and decided to prepare them to become preceptors. He also met a couple who had come to start meditation that day and a few other seekers and officials. During the conversation, he mentioned that the name of a seeker does not matter to him in a way. One is just lucky that noble souls are there and the feelings they arouse in the heart are all that matter. He gave a sitting to all present and then went to rest.

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