Daaji decided to extend his stay at Delhi for a few days for some events organised to felicitate him. He conducted satsang at 7:30 AM, which was a beautifully soothing sitting that seemed to linger on and on throughout the whole day. He departed from Gurugram ashram at about 11 AM with a heartfelt send-off from grateful abhyasis.


Daaji had been invited to attend a meeting at the residence of Shri Kishen Reddy, Minister of Tourism, where other spiritual leaders were present.  Also present at the meeting were Dr B K Mrithyunjaya, Executive Secretary and Ms B K Asha, Director from Brahmakumaris organisation; Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, Director Parmarth Niketan; Swami Nityadipananda, Assistant Secretary Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission; Shri Kanan Malusekaran from Isha Foundation. Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of The Art of Living International Center; Baba Ramdev, Founder Patanjali Yogpeeth; Swami Chidananda Saraswatiji, President Parmarth Niketan; Swami Amritaswaroopananda, Vice Chairman Mata Amritanandamayi Math attended the meeting virtually. A few senior officials from the government were also present at the meeting.

Daaji gave a talk to all the leaders present there. He urged the leaders that the time had come to stay together and remain focused. “Staying together is growth. We need to grow together.” A few other pearls from his talks are given below:
The essence of India is about unity and we need unity and harmony amongst all people. We need to evolve out of our human animalistic tendencies and use the God-given intelligence for constructive purposes. The role of spirituality is to say, “May there be peace throughout. May there be love, purity and simplicity in everyone’s interactions.” We are all connected spiritually, mentally and intellectually, and need to drop the differences and polarities we have created in ourselves. Remove friction.” Peace is attained through meditation. As Lord Krishna says, the only roadway is through dhyana. People of different samsthas have to have mutual respect. We need to stand together and come together. Many have visited kanha Shanti Vanam. Its ambience and beauty remind you of Sage Kakabhushandi’s ashram. It represents a bridging of the East and the West.


All the spiritual leaders who came to the meeting paid their respects to him and congratulated him for the Padma Bhushan award. It was yet another significant day for the Heartfulness movement in his travels.

The essence of India is about unity and we need unity and harmony amongst all people. We need to evolve out of our human animalistic tendencies and use the God-given intelligence for constructive purposes. The role of spirituality is to say, “May there be peace throughout. May there be love, purity and simplicity in everyone’s interactions.” We are all connected spiritually, mentally and intellectually, and need to drop the differences and polarities we have created in ourselves. Remove friction.” Peace is attained through meditation. As Lord Krishna says, the only roadway is through dhyana. People of different samsthas have to have mutual respect. We need to stand together and come together. Many have visited kanha Shanti Vanam. Its ambience and beauty remind you of Sage Kakabhushandi’s ashram. It represents a bridging of the East and the West.

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All the spiritual leaders who came to the meeting paid their respects to Daaji and congratulated him for the Padma Bhushan award. It was yet another significant day for the Heartfulness movement in his travels.

Delhi NCR 27th March 2023

The sun arose bright and shining on Sunday morning with Beloved Daaji conducting satsang at 7:30 AM. The whole ashram and meditation hall were full of abhyasis who had come from all over Delhi NCR and surrounding states along with many new seekers and a number of students from the O P Jindal Global University. The atmosphere in the ashram was festive with everyone waiting eagerly to see him patiently and with discipline. On the way to the meditation hall at Gurgaon ashram, Daaji was presented a book by Ms Namrata Kohli, Content Advisor DDR project, CCRT, Ministry of Culture Govt of India. 

The session: 
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It was once again another proud moment for all of us when Prof R C Agarwal and Dr P K Upadhyay, the President and General Secretary of the Indian Society of Genetics, Biotechnology Research and Development – a premier research organisation of the country, felicitated Daaji and presented the Prakriti Prerak Award as a recognition of his landmark contribution in the field of sustainability of the environment, plantation drives through Forests by Heartfulness, Heartfulness meditation and several significant initiatives all over the world. After the ceremony, Prof R C Agarwal shared with everyone how under Daaji’s guidance, Heartfulness has been transforming the lives of thousands of students from agriculture universities. He applauded the work of Heartfulness volunteers in guiding the faculty and youth throughout their institutions across the country. Daaji went to rest after lunch, after which he conducted satsang in the evening at 5:30 pm.

Daaji gave a talk after satsang in continuation to his response to a question asked by a sister abhyasi on why she finds it a challenge to deal with sadness despite the joys of life. Daaji spoke about taking happiness as well as sadness in one’s stride. One needs to transcend both instead of getting swayed or entangled with either of the two.
"I continue to accept all these awards on behalf of our hierarchy and our very dear sisters and brothers, without whose helping hands I don't think we can grow and can do anything at all..Wherever our Abhyasis are going they shine like stars. As Babuji Maharaj … had been saying that people should see Sahaj Marg Abhyasi from a distance and say, yes, he belongs to Shri Ram Chandra Mission and I’m very happy that we are able to see the results now. Of course, we (still) have a long way to go."
"Accept the problem from the beginning... If you will not accept the problem, how are you going to get the solution? And Babuji does not just say that accept it... He says to accept it but accept it with so much joy. ... ..When such circumstances arise and you try to accept it and when you try to do it with joy, then pray to Him, 'Babuji we don't know (what to do)'. Attract His wisdom, His Presence, that is our final solution. He will definitely take us out of it. This is our(my) firm belief. "
"We have to Transcend. Don't get so animated by joy and don't get into these deep oceans of sadness and cry about it. We have such a Great Master(Babuji Maharaj) with us. Don't you think so? Then why worry? So ...our attitude should be, come what may, I am here to go through this life whatever it brings to me. Good or bad it really doesn't matter. Because through every situation we become stronger and stronger." The next stage is not just meditating for a limited period of 30 minutes in the morning or so and 20 minutes in the evening of cleaning but meditative state must continue throughout even in your sleep....Somehow the state should continue, that conditions would continue, and when you begin meditation next day, it starts from even higher level from where you have already left yesterday. So we, our goal is moving in this direction, a state of meditativeness. And it will find its own path, just as the river without consciousness, so-called, keeps flowing without any guide and ultimately merges in the ocean. We are human beings, we have guides. How can we falter? If a mere river (can) converge in the ocean, why can't we merge in the ocean of divinity? "
"We have a zero capital of shraddha when we start ...meditation(practice) except for a little trust that we have on someone who recommended..Later on..even our irregular practice gives us so much solace. Imagine what it can do to us if we can practice regularly and later on if you can practice at a different level with joy. Not because you want to have something but because it keeps you within two banks(of a river) just like a river can flow.


The Aaj Tak channel conducted an interview with Daaji in the morning, where Daaji spoke of his life’s journey and the Heartfulness movement. Needless to say, the team was floored with the simplicity with which the understanding of real spirituality through the words and presence of the Master was revealed to them.

After lunch and a brief rest, it was time for the evening satsang at 5:30 pm. After the sitting, Daaji took a few questions from the abhyasis. The questions covered dealing with independence in relationships, how to be free from guilt and regrets and the real meaning of acceptance. As always, his inspiration and guidance in his soft voice, with unconditional love and compassion flowing through him, went deep into our hearts. 
"..Those who do Meditation in the right way, get premonitions. They get to know beforehand whether to do (a specific action) or not. So there is no concept of getting guilt - when we Meditate properly (and) so the opportunity can never come that we have to shed tears (out of Guilt). With Sahaj Marg we have been given such a gift in life, we have been given such an opportunity - that we can proudly, with our heads high (and) Saluting God we can walk on this planet. We can walk with pride that we are the children of God."
"The mistake that has been done intentionally, Even God Himself cannot forgive. The person has done it intentionally. And if you really want to get rid of that mistake then Nothing will happen by just taking a sitting from a preceptor. You have to promise the Master while praying at night that you will not do it again. When you shed some tears in remorse because of the mistake one has made- in the gangajal of tears, those sins wash away. ...There is no Cleaning(as a process) of ... Point D. Point D is only cleaned when we repent for it(our mistakes) with all sincerity."
How difficult it is to grab air in your palm or in your fist!... Holding ..(onto) a spiritual state, which is so sublime, it's even more difficult. But... our practice and .. our love for the goal - helps us retain such conditions. So we just have to become a little bit more aware. Observe what I(you) have attained or been bestowed during this meditation. ..During daytime revisit this few times, the mornings condition. So this is how I think we can go on creating the (spiritual)atmosphere wherever we go.

The session: watch the below video.

There was another interview awaiting Daaji as he returned to the cottage, this time with Sanskaar TV. Once again, in his characteristically simple yet powerful way of conveying the most intricate truths of religion and spirituality, he steered the interview in a manner that any viewer watching the interview would be forced to revisit their beliefs through an inner churning of thoughts. It is always a learning for all of us too, on how to take the message of Sahaj marg to one and all.

After dinner, it was one of the most wonderful surprises in store for all the abhyasis present in the ashram as Daaji came to spend time with everyone in the garden. It was a treat especially for the children as their beloved Daaji invited every single child present there to come and sit with him on the ‘jhoola’ and have a picture clicked! It was a tender atmosphere of gaiety that prevailed all around. He had a few engaging conversations with the young ones who sought his guidance in what they must do ahead in their lives. He guided a young man not to continue with wrestling as it would not serve him spiritually or professionally. A young man shared about his passion for sports and his dilemma on whether he must pursue commerce or arts. His father wanted him to take up arts in higher education but he wanted to do commerce. Daaji asked him what he wanted to do and guided him to only follow his own heart.  

As he sat patiently with every child, smiling for pictures with even little babies in his lap, one was overwhelmed to see the Benevolence of the Master in giving them those precious memories that they would cherish for their whole lifetime. Those moments of being a silent witness to the work being done upon the future generations were humbling for all of us. Every heart wished that time would stand still as joy and contentment spilled over. After spending those invaluable moments, he went inside to retire at 9:15 PM after the long yet fulfilling day. 

As Daaji sat patiently with every child, smiling for pictures with even little babies in his lap, one was overwhelmed to see the Benevolence of the Master in giving them those precious memories that they would cherish for their whole lifetime. Those moments of being a silent witness to the work being done upon the future generations were humbling for all of us. Every heart wished that time would stand still as joy and contentment spilled over.

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On the way to the meditation hall at Gurgaon ashram, Daaji was presented a book by Ms Namrata Kohli, Content Advisor DDR project, CCRT, Ministry of Culture Govt of India.

Delhi NCR 26th March 2023

Daaji’s day began with breakfast with a senior officer from the Prime Minister’s Office where a fruitful discussion on many topics took place. Daaji was invited for lunch by the Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Dhankar and had an engaging discussion on spirituality and its far reaching influence on political consciousness. 

Daaji proceeded to Gurugram ashram after lunch and arrived there at 3:45 PM. He was welcomed with showers of rose petals as his car entered the gate and the joy of all abhyasis eagerly waiting for him was evident in the bright, smiling faces of children and adults alike. After resting for a while, he proceeded for satsang at the meditation hall right behind the cottage. The sitting was deep and lasted 50 minutes.

Daaji gave a talk after satsang. "Babuji said Remembrance must lead you to Love and I feel that this Love must rise further into deep reverence, immense respect, immense adoration for the person whom we Love. That is Bhakti. ..When you Love something and you do it on your own volition, Time flies because you are soaked with Interest, soaked with Love. So adding this spice of Love/Bhakti into our Practice takes us to a next level otherwise Meditation itself can become a burden. And if that happens it will be a tragedy." After the talk Daaji invited the abhyasis to ask questions.
 
 The session: watch the below video.

The joyful mood continued in an informal conversation with abhyasis in his cottage afterwards where he shared amusing anecdotes from earlier days. It was a special blessing to watch him in that light and relaxed mood and the heart constantly prayed that he may always be happy and healthy. During the course of the conversation he decided to give autographed copies of The Wisdom Bridge to those who wanted them. Word quickly spread around the ashram, bringing a long line of joyful abhyasis in no time at all! He patiently sat outside the cottage, signing book after book and lovingly presenting it to hundreds of abhyasis who lined up to avail the rarest of rare opportunity to receive his book from his own hands. This was indeed a surprise treat for the abhyasis gathered at the ashram and all available copies of the book were sold out in a couple of hours! It seemed as if it was his benevolent way of meeting as many of us as he could in that interaction.

Word quickly spread around the ashram, bringing a long line of joyful abhyasis in no time at all! Daaji patiently sat outside the cottage, signing book after book and lovingly presenting it to hundreds of abhyasis who lined up to avail the rarest of rare opportunity to receive his book from his own hands.

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Daaji visited the Gurugram Ashram and had a remarkable time with the abhyasis discussing, meditating, and sharing anecdotes. 




Delhi NCR 25th March 2023

Daaji’s relaxed stay at Tughlaq Road continued with more meetings with senior officials from various departments and organisations on Thursday. Over breakfast, he met Shri Sushil Salwan and Smt Rupa Salwan from the Salwan Group of Institutions and Shri Himanshu Gupta, Director Education of the Delhi Govt. After witnessing a demonstration, the guests were amazed with the intuitive abilities that could be awakened in children through Brighter Minds. An interesting discussion ensued on education in schools, National Education Policy and how Heartfulness and Brighter Minds program could play  a significant role in facilitating transformation of students and enhancing emotional resilience in them.

There were more meetings lined up for the evening for Daaji. He met Smt Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State External Affairs & Culture; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Culture; Smt Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary Ministry of Culture; Dr R C Agarwal, DDG ICAR; Shri Yogender Kumar, Director-Member of Board IFFCO and Dr Gautam Sharma, AIIMS and conducted a sitting followed by a short discussion on the efficacy of Heartfulness practices, evolution of human consciousness, medical research with Heartfulness interventions and country wide rollout of “Har Dil Dhyan, Har Din Dhyan” initiatives. 


Daaji discussed education, the Brighter Minds programme, human consciousness, medical research, and the Har Dil Dhyan, Har Din Dhyan" initiatives. 





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The day was filled with meetings where Daaji discussed multiple things with the dignitaries.

Delhi NCR 24th March 2023

On Thursday morning, Hon Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Mrs Bharati Pravin Pawar and Director- AIIMS, Dr M Srinivas met Daaji over breakfast alongwith Union Health Minister, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The discussion over the breakfast covered a wide range of topics relating to Integrated Health and Wellness Practices, Research and work happening in this field in India’s premier institutions. Daaji conducted satsang for the guests after breakfast.

One of the main highlights of Daaji’s stay at Delhi was a meeting with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday . It was another significant moment in the journey of the Heartfulness movement – a moment that is a harbinger of a silent revolution that is to come in the history of our great nation. It is surely a sign of good tidings, where Heartfulness will be a part of every corner of the country through a collaborative partnership with the government. The heart of every abhyasi silently joins our Beloved Daaji in praying for the vision of the Hierarchy to manifest in every heart.

Thursday evening had another landmark event in store for Daaji – a large reception and felicitation ceremony with a host of top dignitaries including the Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, specially invited by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It was touching to see the care, respect and affection showered upon Daaji by the whole family of Shri Rupala.  Besides the vice president, the guest list also included Shri Om Prakash Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha; Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs; Shri G Kishen Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Development; Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, Minister of Education; Acharya Lokesh Muni, ; Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture; Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Commerce, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications and more than thirty members of the Lok Sabha.

Daaji then interacted with all the dignitaries and met each of them personally. He conducted a short sitting for the guests and spoke about Heartfulness and his vision. All the dignitaries respectfully felicitated Daaji for being awarded the Padma Bhushan and expressed their sincere congratulations to him. The felicitation was followed by dinner with all the guests.

The humble prayers and sentiments of all our abhyasis’ hearts resonate with our Beloved Daaji in unison, as transmission and the message of the Masters of Sahaj Marg reaches the hearts of all those running the country and through them, to the entire nation.

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This day will be remembered for the historical meeting between Daaji and the Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi, which paved the way for new collaboration between Heartfulness and the government. 

Delhi NCR 23rd March 2023

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A live journal of blessed activities in and around Kanha with Daaji

The following day began with Daaji offering yet another beautiful meditation session in the early morning. After a profound Heartfulness meditation session that was telecast live on the Heartfulness channel, Daaji invited Mr. Linguswamy to give a talk. His talk revolved around his experiences with the Heartfulness meditation practice and its transformative effect. He expressed his gratitude to Daaji referring to him as a ‘real hero.’&nbsp;This was followed by a heartwarming Q&amp;A session with Daaji. His words resonated deeply with the eager practitioners, leaving everyone inspired and deeply moved.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Later that evening, Daaji welcomed a group of practitioners from the Baduga tribal community of Ooty, a beautiful hill station nestled in the Nilgiri mountain range. Their hearts were deeply touched as Daaji interacted with them personally. His gentle words and affectionate demeanor created an unforgettable experience for the community members. He ended the meeting with a promise saying, “I will come soon to Ooty,” filling their hearts with even more joy! He then posed for a group photo with them.&nbsp;Many dignitaries had come to meet Daaji in Tiruppur: Mr. V. Sundararajan, Chairman of Sky Group of Companies and the Founder Secretary of Vanam Foundation, Palladam, Tiruppur District; the Founder Director of the Coconut Farmers Producer Company; and Mr. K. R. Nagarajan who is the Chairman of the Ramraj Cotton Group of Companies and Vice President of the World Community Service Center.&nbsp;Daaji met with Padma Shri Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Poppy's Group of Companies and Honorary, Founder President, Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA); the President of Federation of Indian Exporters Organizations (FIEO); and Mr. N. Thirukkumaran Managing Director, Ess Tee Group of Companies and General Secretary, Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). Daaji also met with Mr. Kumar Duraiswamy who is the Managing Director, Eastern Global Clothings, the Joint Secretary of Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA), and also the Project Director, 'Vanathukkul Tiruppur' - Initiatives of Green Tiruppur; and the Convenor, Tiruppur Stakeholders Forum (TSF).&nbsp;&nbsp;After a brief discussion with them on varied initiatives Daaji then asked for the Brighter Minds demonstration to be presented to all the guests.&nbsp; Later they all joined Daaji for the evening Heartfulness meditation session, after which he gave a talk that touched every heart present in the audience. Daaji expressed his joy saying, “My stay here at DJ Park has been very productive and I admire your sacrifice for coming here despite so many inconveniences. Returning home you will notice even greater changes that will unfold in your day-to-day lives because of these three meditation sessions. Tomorrow I will be returning back home but my heart will always remain here and I intend to come back hopefully on the 11th November.”&nbsp;Touching upon the topic of peace, Daaji reminisced about Babuji Maharaj’s letter to the United Nations dated July&nbsp;8, 1957 where Babuji emphasized that world peace cannot be possible until individual peace is granted. Daaji said, “And who can grant this individual peace? No one, but yourself. It’s an individual attitude: a person under turbulence can remain unshaken and a person without any sort of problems remains stressful and anxious. Our path, the Heartfulness way is a direct gift from the Divine because through this&nbsp;pranahuti or transmission all willing practitioners are able to experience a minimum level of peace.”Daaji threw light on the intricacies of how attaining liberation during this lifetime can take us to that state of non-duality whose inherent quality is peace. He also differentiated the peace that one attains before liberation at the Atma chakra [2nd point in the heart region] and the peace experienced beyond the 9th point.&nbsp; He said, “There is no solution in asking or praying for peace. Liberation is in our hands: no God or Guru can grant it if we are not deserving. So our only job is to become deserving individuals.”Daaji also gave simple solutions as to how one can become deserving individuals. He then went on to reveal, “something that most people have not understood in the very first chapter of&nbsp;Reality at Dawn.” Daaji divulged the true interpretation of Babuji Maharaj’s very profound statement –&nbsp;Where religion ends, spirituality begins; where spirituality ends, reality begins; where reality ends, bliss begins.&nbsp;By linking the intricate concepts of God, divine experiences, desires and transcendence, Daaji clarified the meaning of this statement.

Daaji threw light on the intricacies of how attaining liberation during this lifetime can take us to that state of non-duality whose inherent quality is peace. He also differentiated the peace that one attains before liberation at the Atma chakra [2nd point in the heart region] and the peace experienced beyond the 9th point.&nbsp; He said, “There is no solution in asking or praying for peace. Liberation is in our hands: no God or Guru can grant it if we are not deserving. So our only job is to become deserving individuals.”

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Daaji spent the day at Tiruppur, conducting meditation and question and answer sessions and meeting dignitaries. 

Tiruppur 21st October 2024

Despite the heavy downpour from the previous night, the ashram was serene and prepared for the day's events. After the meditation session, Daaji solemnized three weddings in a simple ceremony.&nbsp;<ul><li>Disha and Abhishek</li><li>Astha and Kshitij</li><li>Garima and Sandeep</li></ul>

He returned to the cottage for breakfast, joined by a few guests, including Dr. Kannan, affectionately known as ‘Sanskrit Kannan’ within the Heartfulness community. Their conversation revolved around Dr. Kannan's ongoing study of Vedic texts in the light of Heartfulness teachings, a rich dialogue blending ancient wisdom with the spiritual depth of the Heartfulness approach.

Later in the day, Daaji embarked on the journey to the next destination – Tiruppur. By the time he arrived at the DJ Park Ashram in Tiruppur in the evening, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation and eagerness on behalf of the practitioners assembled there. While Daaji was conducting the evening meditation, it began to rain heavily. Many viewed this as a divine affirmation; as if the spiritual hierarchy above was rejoicing alongside the practitioners, their joy mirrored by the rain.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While Daaji was conducting the evening meditation, it began to rain heavily. Many viewed this as a divine affirmation; as if the spiritual hierarchy above was rejoicing alongside the practitioners, their joy mirrored by the rain.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Daaji spent his day solemnizing weddings, discussing Vedic texts and traveling to Tiruppur. 

Chennai and Tiruppur 20th October 2024

Daaji began his day early, looking forward to continue his journey to Chennai. He invited a few Heartfulness practitioners to join him for breakfast, where they discussed plans for the days ahead.&nbsp;His first stop upon reaching Chennai was the Heartfulness International School, Omega branch. There, Daaji launched several important initiatives and took time to meet with school officials. During his speech, he shared his vision to open more such Heartfulness schools across India, calling upon educators within and outside the Heartfulness community to contribute to this noble cause.&nbsp;In response to student inquiries about following one's heart, Daaji answered with his characteristic warmth and clarity, encouraging the youth to trust their inner guidance which is greatly enhanced when nourished by a sincere Heartfulness practice. He explained how a meditative practice strengthens this inner connection, allowing one to navigate life with a deeper sense of purpose.

From there, Daaji proceeded to the Babuji Memorial Ashram in Manapakkam, where hundreds of Heartfulness practitioners from Chennai and nearby centers lined the roads, welcoming him with love and devotion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Daaji enjoyed a hearty South Indian lunch and after a brief rest, he conducted the evening meditation. Several celebrities from the Tamil film industry had been invited to experience Heartfulness meditation by Mr. N. Lingusamy, a Heartfulness trainer and renowned movie director.Daaji inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Youth Seminar with the theme ‘Awaken Your Inner Potential’ with an inspiring talk after meditation. This was followed by an engaging Q&amp;A session with the young participants. Daaji encouraged them to embrace Heartfulness practices with dedication, urging them to research the effects of following one’s heart versus ignoring it. He emphasized that with a consistent meditation routine, they could develop a courageous spirit capable of navigating life's challenges.

As Daaji made his way back to the cottage, a large crowd gathered, each one vying for his attention. Daaji often lovingly reminds everyone that there is no need to struggle for this external attention. He has mentioned that true connection arises from cultivating an inner state of deservingness, where the deep silence of the heart prepares one to receive Divine grace. In this state, the flow of yogic transmission becomes natural and automatic. He gently but firmly asked everyone to leave, before retiring to the cottage for a quiet dinner.This day was filled with moments of deep connection, reflection, and inspiration, as Daaji continued to share the message of Heartfulness with all those who came to meet him.

Daaji inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Youth Seminar with the theme ‘Awaken Your Inner Potential’ with an inspiring talk after meditation. This was followed by an engaging Q&amp;A session with the young participants. Daaji encouraged them to embrace Heartfulness practices with dedication, urging them to research the effects of following one’s heart versus ignoring it. He emphasized that with a consistent meditation routine, they could develop a courageous spirit capable of navigating life's challenges.

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This day was filled with moments of deep connection, reflection, and inspiration, as Daaji continued to share the message of Heartfulness with all those who came to meet him.

Thiruvallur and Chennai 19th October 2024

The following morning saw Daaji rise early to meet more practitioners who with eager hearts had gathered at the hotel to greet him before he left for the venue. The day began with a group meditation, where Daaji, with his signature calm, shared what he had felt during the meditation in his heart. He beautifully explained how once we begin our yogic practice, it is crucial to bring it to completion. Often, it is the unfinished tasks that leaves us with the trauma of regret and guilt, which can be practically impossible to erase.His thoughts flowed like a calm river carrying a deep current of spiritual insight. Leading a holistic lifestyle has been a central theme in Daaji’s talks and work. He emphasized the importance of working on ourselves, making sure not to leave anything unfinished: for a sincere yogi, it is important to note that doing the right thing is a triumph, but neglecting to do the right thing at the right moment can be far more detrimental to one’s spiritual progress.The essence of Heartfulness is to live without creating unnecessary&nbsp;samskaras or mental impressions that weigh us down on our spiritual journey.&nbsp;Akarma, which translates from Sanskrit as action performed with pure love and without attachment, is the ideal state for a spiritual aspirant. The riddles of life – what to do, what not to do, and how to live in the best way – were unraveled by Daaji with ease, making the profound seem simple and achievable.Daaji spoke about the need for self-restraint and how living a life absorbed in divine remembrance can reduce the need for the evening Heartfulness Cleaning practice. When we are truly absorbed in the presence of the Divine, we think and perform actions without creating new imprints on our consciousness. This intensity of practice can help us lead a life of inner peace and harmony.Before leaving, Daaji said that he would have stayed a few days longer if he could have. However, he promised to return soon. He shared how a spiritual guide finds joy in being with sincere and absorbing hearts, ready to deepen their practice and apply the teachings of Heartfulness in their daily lives.

On his way, Daaji made a surprise visit to a Heartfulness trainer’s sari shop. By the time he reached Thiruvallur, Chennai had recovered enough from the heavy rains, and preparations were in full swing to receive him. Interestingly, the rain seemed to follow him, pouring down in Hosur and Vellore after his departure, as though nature itself was in tune with the spiritual energy he emanates. Several thousand practitioners from nearby centers had gathered there, their hearts open and ready to receive their beloved guide.After entering the cottage, Daaji went to his room for a quiet moment to offer&nbsp;prasad. [Sweets offered with an attitude of reverence and in remembrance of the Divine. The sweets are divinized by this infusion of love and reverence, creating an osmosis between what is offered and the one to whom it is being offered.]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After the prasad was distributed, the practitioners made their way to the hall for a meditation session while Daaji took some much-needed rest. Over high tea, Daaji met with a few practitioners, before making his way to inaugurate the Heartfulness International School in Thiruvalllur.&nbsp;This special moment was marked by the first official admission to the school, which was performed by Daaji personally. He then conducted another group meditation in the main hall, followed by a lively and engaging interaction with the practitioners gathered there. Later during dinner, Daaji met with more practitioners before retiring for the night.&nbsp;

Daaji spoke about the need for self-restraint and how living a life absorbed in divine remembrance can reduce the need for the evening Heartfulness Cleaning practice. When we are truly absorbed in the presence of the Divine, we think and perform actions without creating new imprints on our consciousness. This intensity of practice can help us lead a life of inner peace and harmony.

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Daaji’s day was filled with sessions and meetings with abhyasis and his travel from Hosur and Vellore to Thiruvallur.

Vellore and Thiruvallur 18th October 2024

On Thursday, October 17, Daaji conducted meditation after which the atmosphere felt charged with deep absorption. This was followed by an inspiring talk from Daaji.&nbsp;He said, “During this meditation, some new guidelines were pouring into my heart from above, and I’m simply awestruck witnessing those dictations, which were not in words but in gestures. One gesture was about when in our country, in our culture, when we were encouraged to touch our parents’ feet. We did&nbsp;Sashtang Namaskaram&nbsp;[a yoga pose where the body is balanced on eight points of contact with the floor: feet, knees, hands, the chest, and either the chin or forehead] to our parents, our elder sisters and brothers, our uncles and aunts, and guests who visited our homes. Babuji says that it is time to revive that tradition, at least within our Heartfulness community. This will trigger mutual love and respect within the family.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Imagine that you get up early in the morning and touch your parents’ feet very respectfully, with a lot of love and reverence. Even if you fought the day before, this very act will dissolve your pain, your guilt, and all the sadness that you may have carried in your heart. Try it, and see what happens.&nbsp;“Secondly, it is wonderful when both husband and wife are meditating, but it is even better when they practice meditation together every morning. In Indian society, we are used to women waking up early, performing household chores, and being very busy in the kitchen. Husbands should also get up early and meditate together with their wives beforehand. It will change the vibrations in the house.“Thirdly, Babuji wants us to exercise.&nbsp;“Contemplate on the stages of thinking to remembrance to frequent remembrance to constant remembrance to remaining absorbed in the remembrance of the Lord in all our day-to-day activities; and if you can go beyond just thinking, remembering, remaining absorbed, drowned in His remembrance, the next stage will automatically open up – being lost in the remembrance of the Lord.&nbsp;“Think over these steps, and how we can dive into that state of being lost in the remembrance of the Lord.”

When Daaji was leaving the meditation hall, Mr. Vinayagam lovingly invited Daaji to come to Chennai Silks [chain of retail textile shops in South India] where breakfast had also been arranged. Daaji accepted this invite graciously and visited a large Chennai Silks shop on the main road of Hosur, where many guests and hundreds of employees were thrilled by his arrival.&nbsp;Among those present, were dignitaries from the World Peace Trust, including two trustees of the organization, Mr. Viswanathan and Mr. Murthy. Daaji spoke with them about the intricate relationship between belief, experience, and the cultivation of inner peace. He suggested that while belief in God can be a starting point, true and lasting peace is attained through direct experience of the Divine. This experiential connection deepens one’s sense of peace and solidifies faith by replacing doubt with certainty.&nbsp;Daaji emphasized the importance of meditation and the shedding of old habits in the journey toward inner peace. He stressed upon the Heartfulness Cleaning practice, its pivotal role in helping us remove our weaknesses and negative tendencies, and the 9 pm Universal Prayer where we pray for peace, harmony and well-being of all in the world.&nbsp;Daaji also spoke about renunciation, suggesting that true peace may require letting go of even the desire for spiritual experiences. Clinging to these experiences, however blissful, can be a subtle obstacle to ultimate peace.This interesting conversation was characteristic of Daaji's multifaceted approach to peace, where he uses analogies that everyone can relate to, simplifying the otherwise complicated philosophical concept of God, and most importantly, suggesting solutions to experience inner peace without hurting anyone’s religious sentiments.&nbsp;

After breakfast Daaji conducted meditation for all the Chennai Silks staff members and guests, following which he browsed through various sections of the shop, happy to be shown around, asking the odd question now and then, much to the delight of the staff members who accompanied him.&nbsp;After this enlightening visit, Daaji proceeded toward Krishnagiri, which is part of the Hosur zone. Despite the intense heat, Daaji conducted a meditation session immediately upon his arrival at noon, and another one at 4.30 pm.&nbsp;When Daaji was leaving the meditation venue, he noticed around a 100 Anganwadi workers [associated with Govt. of India-sponsored child and mother care centers] who were wearing identical pink saris. He paused and inquired about their attire. They were thrilled to meet Daaji up close and interact personally with him. Daaji then invited them to have a group photo with him. This simple gesture touched their hearts in a very profound manner. It was indeed moving to witness Daaji’s heartfelt response to their affection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daaji left for Vellore and arrived there after a two-hour drive. He was received with police honors and escorted to the venue. The hearts of the Vellore practitioners, full of yearning, moved Daaji so much that he skipped going his room to rest saying, "I want to conduct meditation right away."&nbsp; After the session, Daaji retired to the hotel where he was staying.&nbsp;

“Contemplate on the stages of thinking to remembrance to frequent remembrance to constant remembrance to remaining absorbed in the remembrance of the Lord in all our day-to-day activities; and if you can go beyond just thinking, remembering, remaining absorbed, drowned in His remembrance, the next stage will automatically open up – being lost in the remembrance of the Lord. Think over these steps, and how we can dive into that state of being lost in the remembrance of the Lord.”

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Daaji’s day was eventful with his time in Hosur, visit to Krishnagiri and then finally, reaching Vellore. 

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