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

It was a crisp and bright morning that dawned upon Delhi on Wednesday. The day for Daaji began with breakfast at the residence of the Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The minister welcomed Daaji warmly and requested him to stay at his residence for the rest of his stay at Delhi, which he graciously accepted. 

In the evening, it was then time for the historically most significant moments in the journey of the Heartfulness Movement – the Awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, where he was to be bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. With the blessings of the Hierarchy showering upon him, Daaji arrived for the awards ceremony at the precincts of the venue with a few abhyasis accompanying him. 

The moment arrived, and Daaji proceeded to receive the award being conferred upon him by the Hon’ble President of India Smt Draupadi Murmu. It was a true learning to watch him walk towards the dais with utmost poise to receive the honour. The day for him ended with this proud moment in the journey of Heartfulness, which he has humbly dedicated to all the volunteers working tirelessly to take the Master’s message to every heart and every home. The event was relayed live by Doordarshan and Sansad TV and watched by millions of viewers all over the country.  

In the evening, it was then time for the historically most significant moments in the journey of the Heartfulness Movement – the Awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, where he was to be bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. 

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Finally, the historical moment was here. Today, Daaji accepted the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award from the President of India. 

Delhi NCR 22nd March 2023

It was a joyful moment when Daaji started from his residence at Kanha Shanti Vanam, to embark upon a momentous journey in the life of the Sahaj Marg Spiritual Movement, one that would go down in the annals of history. With the blessings of the Hierarchy showering upon Him, Daaji began his travels taking him to New Delhi to receive the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, one of the highest civilian honours of the nation, India.

Daaji was in a happy mood as he arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad. There was a special public book-signing event for The Wisdom Bridge at the WH Smith bookstore at the airport, where many received a personally autographed copy of this iconic book from His hands.

Daaji and the small group travelling with him arrived at the IGI airport, New Delhi at about 12:30 pm and were given a warm and heartfelt welcome by abhyasis of NCR. It was as if nature had poured its choicest blessings upon Delhi NCR with pleasant cooling showers to welcome Daaji. He went straight to an abhyasi brother’s house to rest, after which a satsang had been planned at the RK Puram ashram. 

The entire atmosphere at the ashram was scented with the fragrance of lovely flowers in full bloom all over and hearts were brimming with love to welcome their beloved after five long years. Daaji conducted satsang as soon as He arrived at the ashram, which was as mesmerising and soothing as the atmosphere. 
Thereafter, He gave a short talk followed by a Q&A session. 
 "We are like..little fans everywhere. Our connection is with the Source and we keep on providing cooling air to the atmosphere to the people... We can go on transmitting our love.. and transmitting with the heart. (But) It's a very poor substitute. Do what we can actually do with our thoughts, thoughtful actions. And what we understand work (as) karma yog. It's not enough that we sit and meditate at our homes. But be more sympathetic, be more compassionate, be more kind and show it with our actions to our neighbors, to our colleagues at office... Heart to heart talk always benefits all involved in the process."
“Only when we annihilate ‘ourselves’ will God come. …If we keep having Pride within us that we are ‘this and that’ - then the Divine will run away from us!”
"...As a Yogi advances and becomes love oneself, there is no limit to how many He can love.... Every entity carries the soul, (and is) part and parcel of God. If I cannot love, then it means I am not in love with God. So where is your Love? Where is your advancement and spirituality? ...Because everything has this essence of God. There is no question of saying I specifically love so and so. ..Once you have this(Love) universally embedded in everything then there is no attachment to any specific things. Specificity kills it. Choice making(in Love) is destructive."
"Though there is a universal under-current of love in my heart, yet my love towards my spouse, my children, my parents, my friends will change. Under current will remain same when the expression will remain different in each situation. It is like this current of electricity. When it passes through ..light fixtures, it gives us luminosity. Passes through .. fan, it gives us little air, extra air. When it passes through air conditioning or a cooler, it will give you cool air. If it's a heater, it will give you hot air. Toaster oven and refrigerator, it's the same current, expresses itself in many many different ways."
“To remain joyful is very natural. It's God-given. If we remain inactive, effortless, when we are pushed in a corner when you are challenged, when you face problems, if you don't act on it, it will only increase. We have to work on our problems. We cannot say, God please handle it, I will now become effortless.It will not serve any purpose. Unless some troubles are there, some stress is there. Our tendency is not to do anything. Isn't it?”

The session: watch the below video.



He went to the cottage briefly before leaving for the first of many official engagements for Him on this trip – a felicitation function organised by the Hon’ble Minister of Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal  for being awarded the Padma Bhushan. After the felicitation ceremony, Daaji gave a short talk to all the dignitaries present there. 

The session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8yg504UXBg&t=67s

The evening ended on a wonderful note after his interaction with all the guests present at the event.

Daaji's Journey to Delhi NCR With the blessings of the Hierarchy showering upon Him, Daaji began his travels taking him to New Delhi to receive the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, one of the highest civilian honours of the nation, India.

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Daaji sets out to Delhi to receive the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award, one of the nation's highest civilian honours.

Delhi NCR 21st March 2023

Daaji’s day began in the usual manner. Continuing with his practise of the previous few days, he went to the comfort dorms to conduct a meditation session and meet the practitioners gathered there from different parts of the world for the New Year. He conducted meditation from 10.07 a.m. to 10.35 a.m., after which many practitioners met with and spoke to him.

Later in the evening, Daaji met a few practitioners at his residence. As part of the conversation, he addressed a few questions related to the quantum theory of physics.

 

"You think of electrons and (let us) say that they are an element of the quantum space. Instead of the electron, you think of human consciousness, like you as one island of consciousness and another as another island of consciousness in this space. When they entangle, it creates a vibratory level. And when a multitude entangles, the vibratory level created like that is unique. That is why having a group in meditation is so important because there is quantum entanglement between everybody in one space. Many such groups across the globe can create the egregore.



Now  consider God as one electron particle. You know, when Babuji Maharaj says God is in all of us, that doesn't make a change. We, of course, will live because of His presence in us. When he withdraws, we are dead. But if our consciousness also participates in recognising His presence in us in an authentic, heartfelt way (you have to feel it), then you can say it's not one-way love; it's mutual. You are mutually entangled with God. That's why, as you resonate in the same field, you will merge. Without this, you cannot merge into the ultimate. So this quantum theory explains very well this concept of merger."



One of the practitioners present requested that Daaji elaborate on the concept further.



"Consider God as one of the electrons. And we also believe that God is in all of us. He is omnipresent. Babuji says that though He is in all of us, we are not in Him. Our awareness doesn't go that way. It's a one-way affair. So once we start resonating with Him and becoming aware of His presence in us, there will be mutual entanglement; it will not be one-way entanglement. One way there can never be entanglement. One way, there is only movement from one side, and only when there is movement backward, it will form, as we say, DNA expression; you are entangled between the two, X and Y."



Practitioner: "Like constant remembrance? Is it a mutual thing?"



Daaji: "Yes, it’s the same thing; that reinforces entanglement."



Practitioner: "So this is the reason why there's no space, no time, because they are entangled?"



Daaji: "There's no need to. Then you will not need the body to entangle with God."



Practitioner: "I mean, in entanglement, we transcend space and time."



Daaji: "Yeah. Let's see when we talk of this animal man to a human, to the divine. If God wanted us to become trees, he could have done it, but he did not. He chose us to be in this form. He did not want us to be angels either. He chose us to be in this form for a purpose. Angels and trees cannot evolve with their will. They can evolve in a natural order. Humans in between these two can evolve out of their will, by their own personal choice. And in nature, you cannot remain stagnant. Either you have to move upwards or you'll be forced to go downward.



You cannot stay static at one point. So through meditation, we choose to evolve, but not at the body level; it's only the consciousness we are talking about. And when a certain level of consciousness is reached, the need for the body drops off. Then you exist alone.



It's unnecessary now, and you keep on moving like God. If you say God has a body, it's not trueving like God. If you say God has a body, it's not true. If he exists everywhere, how can he have a body? If he had the body, then he would've covered everything in one go. Then what is there to manifest? How would you represent that entity? So for us to express ourselves also, He has to be formless. If infinity is manifested, then what becomes of finite beings like us? It'll be outpaced. Who, where? Where infinity covers all space, where will you go? So don't give form to God for your own good."

Later, around 8.45 pm, Daaji joined a Zoom call for a discussion on one of the upcoming books, which went on till 10 pm. After this, a brother practitioner and his family from Gwalior met Daaji briefly. After spending some time with them, he retired for the day.

"You think of electrons and (let us) say that they are an element of the quantum space. Instead of the electron, you think of human consciousness, like you as one island of consciousness and another as another island of consciousness in this space. When they entangle, it creates a vibratory level. And when a multitude entangles, the vibratory level created like that is unique. That is why having a group in meditation is so important because there is quantum entanglement between everybody in one space. Many such groups across the globe can create the egregore.

Now  consider God as one electron particle. You know, when Babuji Maharaj says God is in all of us, that doesn't make a change. We, of course, will live because of His presence in us. When he withdraws, we are dead. But if our consciousness also participates in recognising His presence in us in an authentic, heartfelt way (you have to feel it), then you can say it's not one-way love; it's mutual. You are mutually entangled with God. That's why, as you resonate in the same field, you will merge. Without this, you cannot merge into the ultimate. So this quantum theory explains very well this concept of merger."

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Daaji's day started out as usual. Continuing his practise from the previous several days, he went to the comfort dorms to lead a meditation session and meet the practitioners gathering there for the New Year from all over the world. Daaji hosted a few practitioners at his home. He answered a few questions about the quantum theory of physics during the conversation.

Kanha Shantivanam 2nd January 2023

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

20 AprilDaaji reached the Raipur ashram early in the evening. He conducted meditation at 6 pm, after which he retired for the day.

21 AprilIt is a short walk from the cottage in the ashram to the meditation hall, and as Daaji made his way to the hall to conduct the morning meditation, he was greeted by many abhyasis. After the meditation Daaji left for breakfast, and by the time he finished his meal, many abhyasis trickled in and the dining hall was soon filled with people.One sister asked Daaji what one should do when there is no support from the family and it becomes difficult to practise. In response, Daaji gave the example of his preceptor, Draupadi Devi Agarwal, from whom he had taken his very first sitting. He explained how she would pretend to be asleep early in the morning and meditate while lying under the quilt, and in the evening, under the pretext of going to the toilet, she would do her evening cleaning there. Daaji said matter-of-factly, “Jisko karna hai, usko kaun rokega? (If someone truly wants to do it, who can stop them?).”A young girl talked with Daaji about her studies abroad. Daaji asked her her age and if she was married. She responded by saying that she was only 26 and wanted to wait for some more time before she got married. Daaji smiled and said, “Tujhe jaldi nahi hai, lekin Nature ko jaldi hai! (You are not in a hurry, but Nature is.)”Daaji then asked all the members of the kitchen team for a group photo. After meeting with a few more abhyasis, Daaji left. In the evening he conducted meditation at 6 pm.

22 April 2025Around 10.30 am, Daaji met a few members of the Tukdoji Maharaj spiritual organization. Daaji spoke to them for a while and then conducted a meditation session.The evening program featured a visit by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, and an interview with Tarang Khurana, National Chairman of Young Indians (Yi)—an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, established in 2002 as a pan-India platform to empower the youth in realizing the vision of a developed nation.Daaji welcomed the Chief Minister, and after a warm exchange of felicitations, they sat down for a tête-à-tête. Also present there was a group of Yi members. Daaji spoke about the various Heartfulness initiatives, followed by a Brighter Minds demonstration. Later, Daaji accompanied him to the meditation hall, where, before conducting meditation, he gave a brief explanation of how to meditate the Heartfulness way.After the meditation, Daaji presented books and gifts to the Chief Minister. The CM then took his leave from the meditation hall. Daaji remained there to continue with the scheduled interview with Tarang Khurana from Young Indians.Here are some excerpts from the interview.Q: Keeping in mind the awareness for climate consciousness and the need to take action toward it, what suggestions do you have for our youth to bring about these changes in their daily lives so we can leave a better world for our future progeny? &nbsp;Daaji: It is a great feeling to have the youth being exposed to Heartfulness which is a way of life guided by the heart. And whenever we are guided by the heart, we become extra sensitive to our conscience—should I do this or that? Should I invest money here or not? Whom to marry? Whenever you follow the mind, it tricks you into fulfilling your own selfish desires. Whenever you have gone against the heart and followed the mind, observe the consequences. To get clearer and clearer solutions from your heart, the lens of your heart must be clear too. The main thing we have to understand is ‘how do I get the right message from the heart?’ So firstly, create purity in the heart. We can sail through complicated situations in life, only when we follow the heart.There are no guide books to help navigate us through life. Osho’s story about a thief describes this very well. (Watch Daaji narrate the story in the link below)A presence of mind is required in every situation. And every situation in life throws a different kind of curve ball at us. Just like in cricket, if you are used to batting against only a certain kind of bowling, it would have been easy. But now and then there will be a different kind of bowling—with a different speed, with a spin, full toss and so on.&nbsp; So life throws different curve balls at us, but a meditative mind picks up the problems often before they arise. Meditation to me thus, is like vaccinating the mind against many situations.Q: Young people say, ‘Our time is now. Time for meditation will come later.’ How do we, as young people, come sooner to this side of spirituality and why is it important that we do this? &nbsp;Daaji:&nbsp;According to me, the spiritual journey should begin at the very moment of conception. Imagine for a moment that you are retired, 60 or 70 years old. Would you be able to meditate? Would you be able to sit—at already such a young age you have taken up chairs. Imagine yourself at 60+. Would you be able to sit properly, even in the chair, with your back erect? When you cannot even remember things, how will you remember the continuity of your spiritual experiences which are so refined? So I would not recommend you to postpone the most essential thing. Think about it in a scientific manner: a genetically pre-exposed spiritual man or spiritual woman and their respective progeny. If you become spiritualized at the age of 70, how can you transfer your genetic pre-exposure to your next generation? If you want to transmit your spiritual bent of mind to the future generation, you better be spiritual even before you get married.

23 AprilOn the day of his departure from Raipur, Daaji conducted meditation early in the morning and after breakfast he met with many abhyasis in his room, one group at a time. Amidst many fond farewells, each group had a photo taken with Daaji. He then left Raipur for Kanha at around 10 am.

One sister asked Daaji what one should do when there is no support from the family and it becomes difficult to practise. In response, Daaji gave the example of his preceptor, Draupadi Devi Agarwal, from whom he had taken his very first sitting. He explained how she would pretend to be asleep early in the morning and meditate while lying under the quilt, and in the evening, under the pretext of going to the toilet, she would do her evening cleaning there. Daaji said matter-of-factly, “Jisko karna hai, usko kaun rokega? (If someone truly wants to do it, who can stop them?).”

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In April 2025, Daaji visited the Raipur Ashram in Chhattisgarh and shared his profound philosophies with the abhyasis present there. 

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 20th to 23rd April, 2025

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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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.

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