File - Satsang Prep 101

PRATHMIK
MUKHPATH
Pacing Guide
Kishore-Kishori
Adhiveshan 2015
WEEK 1
Godi
November 30 - December 6
Godi
Sant samāgam kīje, ho nishdin...
Mān tajī santanke mukhse, prem sudhāras pīje...ho
Always keep the company of the Sant, day and night. Put your ego aside
and listen to the words of the santo. Absorb the loving amrut of their company.
Antar kapaṭ meṭke apnā, le unku man dīje...ho
Doing away with your internal deceit, give your mind to
the sant and shed your personal desires.
Bhavdukh ṭaḷe baḷe sab dushkrīt, sabvidhi kāraj sīje...ho
The hardships of the cycle of births and deaths will be overcome, and
your sins will burn away. Your eternal task will be accomplished.
Brahmānand kahe santkī sobat, janma sufal karī līje...ho
Brahmanand Swami says that, by keeping the company
of the Sant, our birth’s goal will be satisfied
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Keep this as your desktop background for the week.
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Auditory/Visual
Watch the video provided listen carefully to the words of
Sant Samagam… as you engage in the darshan of our
Param Ekantik Sant, Param Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Memorization
Methods
Use the acronym
SMAB2.
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Activity Alert
Freeze and Write
Play the audio provided of Swamishri singing Sant Samagam… Allow it to play un9l you hear the lyrics in the middle yellow column. At this 9me pause the track and write down the three words that you think will come next in the green column. Note that, by wri9ng in the start and end 9me you will be able to replay just the parts that gave you a hard 9me so that you can retest your-­‐
self on those parts.
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WEEK 2
Arti
December 7 - 13
Arti
Jaya Sadguru Swāmi, Prabhu Jaya Sadguru Swāmi;
Sahajānanda dayālu (x2), Balavanta Bahunāmi… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
O Sahajanand Swami! All glory be unto you, my eternal master!
He who is merciful, powerful, and known by many names.
Charana-saroj tamārā vandu kara jodi, Prabhu vandu kara jodi;
Charane chitta dharyāthi (x2), dukha nākhyā todi… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
I offer with folded hands my obeisance unto your lotus feet; And by offering my mind unto
your lotus feet, you have torn asunder all my miseries… All glory be unto you.
Nārāyana sukha-dātā dvija-kula tanu dhāri, Prabhu dvija-kula tanu dhāri;
Pāmara patita udhārya (x2), aganita nara-nāri… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
O Narayan, the bestower of bliss! You took birth in a brahmin family as a human being,
And elevated innumerable abject and fallen men and women… All glory be unto you.
Nitya nitya nautama lilā karatā Avināshi, Prabhu karatā Avināshi;
Adasatha tiratha charane (x2), koti Gayā Kāshi… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
O Indestructible one! You daily perform new divine actions; All 68 places of pilgrimage reside at your
lotus feet, as well as millions of [sacred places such as] Gaya and Kashi… All glory be unto you.
Purushottama pragat-nu je darshana karashe, Prabhu je darshana karashe;
Kāla-karma-thi chhuti (x2), kutumba sahita tarashe… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
Whoever shall have a glimpse of the manifest form of this Supreme Lord will be liberated from time and karma,
and shall cross [the ocean of births and deaths] along with their whole family… All glory be unto you.
Ā avasara Karunānidhi karunā bahu kidhi, vāhle karunā bahu kidhi;
Muktānanda kahe mukti (x2), sugama kari sidhi… Jaya Sadguru Swāmi.
O Trove of Mercy! You have indeed bestowed so much mercy on this occasion [by your manifestation]; I,
Muktanand Swami, declare that attaining liberation has become easy and straightforward… All glory be unto you.
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Reminder App:
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Put a reminder on your phone/tablet that says the first two
words of a stanza such as “Charan Saroj…” Ensure that the reminder is set for 30 minutes prior to doing Arti - this way, we
can better remember the deeper meaning behind the Arti.
When your phone buzzes/vibrates, sing the rest of that stanza.
Day 1: “Jay Sadguru Swami”
Day 2: “Charan Saroj tamara vandu”
Day 3: “Narayan sukh data”
Day 4: “Nitya Nitya Nautam”
Day 5: “Purushottam Pragatnu”
Day 6: “Aa avsar”
Day 7: Make it an effort to sing the entire arti twice in a day
Auditory/Visual
North America Mandir Collage: Zoom in to see the words of each verse of the ar9. The mandirs are placed in alphabe9cal order: Atlanta, Chicago, Chino Hills, Houston, Robbinsville and Toronto. Associa9ng a verse with a mandir in order to help remember the order of the ar9.
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Memorization
Methods
There are 6 verses in the ar9 and 6 faces on a die. Roll a die and whichever number is facing up say the verse that corresponds to that number. Try not to look at the list below while rolling the die as this number alone should trigger the verse. This list is just to help you see if you got it right! If you cannot find a die, then feel free to use the online die to help complete the ac9vity.
1. Jaya Sadguru…
2. Charan-­‐saroj… 3. Nārāyana sukha…
4. Nitya nitya nautama…
5. PurushoTama pragat…
6. Ā avasara…
Fill-in-the-blanks Crossword
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Try completing this crossword all about the arti! All you have
to do is click on the following link and tap on the boxes to
start solving the puzzle. Don’t worry about the accents on
the “a” and “i” when filling in the boxes.
https://crosswordlabs.com/view/arti79
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WEEK 3
Ashtak
December 14 - 20
Ashtak
Krupã karo muj upare, sukhnidhi Sahajãnand, Gun tamãrã gãvavã, buddhi ãpjo Sukhkand.
Akshar Purushottam ahi pruthvi upar padhãriyã, Anek jiva uddhãrvã, manushyatan dhãri rahyã
O ocean of bliss, Sahajanand. Bless me with the wisdom to sing your praises.
Akshar and Purushottam have both manifested in human form on this earth to liberate countless jivas.
Avya Akshardhãmthi Avanimã, Aishwarya Mukto Lai, Shobhe Akshar Sãth Sundar Chhabi, Lãvanya Tejomayi;
Kartã divya sadã rahe pragat je, sãkar sarvopari. Sahajãnand krupãlune nit namu, sarvãvtari Hari
He has come from Akshardhãm with His divine muktos. His form is extremely beautiful alongside Akshar and orates divine
light. I bow daily to Sahajanand, who is the all-doer, ever manifest on earth, with a divine form, merciful and supreme.
Je chhe Akshardhãm divya Harinu, mukto Hari jyã vase, Mãyãpãr kare anant jivane, je mokshanu dvãr chhe;
Brahmãndo anutulya rom distã, seve Parabrahmne, A Mul Akshar murtine namu sadã Gunãtitãnandne.
He takes infinite jivas beyond maya and is the gateway to ultimate liberation. He is the divine abode of Hari,
where the Lord and infinite liberated souls reside. Before his greatness, even the countless universes are like mere atoms
circling his every pore. He eternally serves Parabrahman. I bow always to the murti of Mul Aksharbrahman – Gunatitanand.
Shrimanirgun-murti sundar tanu, je gnãnvartã kathe, Je sarvagna, samast sadhugun chhe, mãyã thaki mukta chhe;
Sarvaishvaryathi purna, ãshritjanonã dosh tãle sadã, Evã Prãgji Bhaktrãj gurune, preme namu sarvadã
His murti is beautiful, powerful and free from all material qualities. He continually delivers spiritual discourses.
He is omniscient, full of all saintly virtues and above the influence of maya. He is full of all the divine powers and
always removes the deficiencies in all his disciples. I always bow lovingly to guru Pragji Bhakta.
Jenu nãm ratyã thaki malin sankalpo samulã gayã, Jene sharan thayã pachhi bhavtanã ferã virãmi gayã;
Jenu gãn dasho dishe harijano gãye ati harshthi, Evã Yagnapurushdãs tamne pãye namu pritthi.
By chanting his name all evil thoughts are extinguished. By seeking refuge at whose holy feet one is liberated from the cycle of births and deaths. His glory is sung by devotees in all directions I lovingly bow at your holy feet, O Yagnapurushdas.
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Vãni amrutthi bhari madhusami sanjivni lokmã, Drashtimã bhari divyatã nirakhtã sudivya bhakto badhã;
Haiye het bharyu mithu jananishu ne hãsya mukhe vasyu, Te Shri Gnãnji Yogirãj Gurune, nitye namu
bhãvshu.
Your sweet speech is like the nectar that restores life. All the devotees perceive divinity in your eyes. You have
motherly love in your heart and an ever-smiling face. I offer my obeisance with great affection to Yogiji Maharaj,
Swami Gnanjivandas
Shobho sãdhugune sadã saralne jagte anãsakta chho, Shãstriji guru Yogiji ubhayni krupãtanu patra chho;
Dhãri dharma dhurã samudra sarkhã gambhir gnãnej chho, Nãrãyanswarupdãs gunine snehej vandu aho.
Ever simple, detached and adorned with all saintly virtues, You are doubly blessed by Shastriji Maharaj and
Yogiji Maharaj.You are the defender of the faith and possess deep knowledge like the vast ocean.
I bow down heartily to you, O Narayanswarupdas!
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Auditory/Visual
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Sequencing Quiz
Memorization
Methods
Put the following lines in order by placing the number in the
box beside each verse
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Shobho sãdhugune … snehej vandu aho.
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Krupã karo… manushyatan dhãri rahyã
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Vãni amrutthi bhari … nitye namu bhãvshu.
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Shrimannirgun-murti … preme namu sarvadã
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Je chhe Akshardhãm…sadã Gunãtitãnandne.
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Jenu nãm ratyã … pãye namu pritthi.
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Avya Akshardhãmthi … sarvãvtari Hari
Quizlet Scatter: Drag cards with the beginning of the verses
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onto the ending of the verses to make them disappear. This
activity is available here:
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Password: Adhiveshan15
Use the Quizlet flashcards provided in the following link
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to complete the verses.
http://quizlet.com/57353756/flashcards
Password: Adhiveshan15
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WEEK 4
Thaal
December 21 - 27
Thaal
Jamo thāl Jīvan jāu vārī, dhovu kar charaṇ karo tyārī...
Beso melyā bājoṭhiyā ḍhālī, Kaṭorā kanchannī thālī;
Jale bharyā chambu chokhāli... jamo thāl
Please accept this thal, O my life. Please wash Your hands and feet,
thus get ready to accept this prasad. Please sit on this seat which is made ready for You.
All paraphernalia like bowls, golden plate are arranged. Chamboo (flat based pot/flask,
round at bottom narrowing at top) is rinsed clean and filled with water.
Karī kāṭhā ghaunī polī, Melī ghrut sākarmā bolī;
Kāḍhyo ras kerīno gholī... jamo thāl
Chappaties are made from finest quality (hard) wheat. Milk is made by
adding sugar in it and mango pulp is extracted from fresh mangoes.
Galyā sātā ghebar fūlvaḍī,Dūdhpāk mālpūā kaḍhī;
Pūrī pochī thaī chhe ghīmā chaḍhī... jamo thāl
Sweets like satha, gebhar, sweet milk, maalpoda are prepared. Along
with is spicy preparations like phul wadi and kadhi (yogurt preparations).
Puris are made soft by frying them in ghee.
Athāṇā shāk sundar bhājī, Lāvī chhu tarat karī tāji;
Dahī bhāt sākar chhe jhājhi... jamo thāl
Various leafy and other vegetable preparations along with pickles are
freshly served. Yogurt and rice with ample sugar is also served.
Chalu karo lāvu jaljhārī,Elāychī laving sopārī,
Pānbīḍī banāvī sārī... jamo thāl
Please accept water from jug for purification (washing hands) and then
accept this pan made of cardimam, cloves, and betal nuts.
Mukhvās mangamtā laīne,Prasādīno thāl mune daine,
Bhumānand kahe rājī thaīne... jamo thāl
After accepting these mouth freshners and distributing remnants to the
devotees, please take Your sit on this throne very happily.
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Use the Phone Lockscreens (one for each stanza) below:
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Watch the video provided of the Annukut Celebrations in our
Auditory/Visual
newest North American Shikarbadh Mandir- in Robbinsville,
New Jersey - as well as where Swamishri is physically present: Sarangpur. Listen carefully to the words of the Thaal
playing as well.
For this week stick Post-It! notes around your kitchen with a
Memorization
Methods
verse of Jamo ne thaal… on them. Be sure to put them is
places you know you’ll check! Here are just a few examples:
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Fridge door
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On your favorite cereal box
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Inside pots and pans, etc.
Let’s get creative!
Make one of the items listed in Jamo ne thaal… Then offer it
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to Maharaj while singing the full thaal. Here’s an idea of what
you can make:
Puri: Pūrī pochī thaī chhe ghīmā chaḍhī... jamo thāl
[Recipe is provided on next page.]
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Basic Information
Prep Time: Under 15 min
Cook Time: Under 15 min
Yield: Makes 6-8 puris
Ingredients
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1 cup wheat flour
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1/4 tsp salt (or as needed for taste)
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about 1/2 cup water (or as needed)
Method
1.
Stir the flour and salt in a bowl
2.
Add water little by little to the dough until it comes together into a pliable dough.
3.
You can also add 1 tbsp or so of hot oil (that you are heating for deep frying) to
the dough. The final consistency should not be too tight (dry) or too soft(wet).
4.
Knead it well until smooth. The dough should not be sticky.
5.
Make small balls out of it. These will depend on how big a fryer you have,
usually about 6 inch in diameter.
6.
Roll it out into small circles with thin-medium thickness. Don't make it too thin
else it will come out crispy.
7.
Repeat for all dough. Alternatively heat oil for deep frying.
8.
Now drop the puri into the oil.
9.
While the puri is slowly coming to the surface, make sure to keep ladling in the
hot oil on the surface.
10. Turn the puri so that it gets evenly reddish brown or golden yellow.
11. Place it on paper towel to drain off any oil.
(Source: http://chefinyou.com/2010/12/poori/ )
If you’re unable to make puris, don’t sweat it! Make Maharaj and Swami one of your
favorite foods to eat and offer it to them while doing mansi of feeding them all items
mentioned in the thaal as you sing.
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WEEK 5
Akshar na Vasi vahlo
December 28 - January 3
Akshar na Vasi Vahlo
Aksharnã vãsi vahlo ãvyã avani par,
Nav khand dharti mã Swami chhatarãyã chãle Rãj…
The dear resident of Akshardham came onto this earth. Maharaj walks
openly through the nine parts of the world.
Avani par ãvi vahãle Satsang sthãpyo,Hari jano ne kol kalyãn no ãpyo Rãj…
He came on this earth and established satsang, thus promising salvation to His devotees.
Pãnche vartmãn pãle bãio ne bhãio, Harijan sangathe kidhi sãchi sagãio Rãj…
All of His devotees, male and female, observe the panch vartman.
Because of this, He has made a true relationship with His devotees.
Bãio dekhine bhãio chheterã chãle, Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
His devotees are such that at the sight of ladies, gents walk at a distance. They don’t touch other people’s possessions.
Devnã Dev vahãlo Dhãm nã Dhãmi, Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj…
The God of the gods, the Lord of the divine abode, the name of the manifest Lord is Sahajanand Swami.
Premãnandnã Swami ãnandkãri, Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj...
The Lord of Premanand and giver of happiness, He increases the respect of His followers.
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Reading one prasang a day will help us understand the deeper
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meaning behind each stanza. Below are 6 prasangs, one for
each stanza, that will help us connect reality to the beautiful
lyrics of “Aksharna Vasi Vahlo”.
Aksharnã vãsi vahlo ãvyã avani par,
Nav khand dharti mã Swami chhatarãyã chãle Rãj…
The dear resident of Akshardham came onto this earth. Maharaj walks
openly through the nine parts of the world.
On the divine day of Monday, 2 April 1781 in the village of Chhapaiya, Ghanshyam Maharaj blessed this
Earth. People gathered around the house of Dharmadev and Bhaktimata to celebrate the birth of
Ghanshyam Maharaj. Not only did several villagers come to see the divine child but several animals, birds
came to celebrate His birth as well! Brahmins recited sacred mantras, and the divine child’s family gave others ornaments and clothes. From the sky, Gods showered flowers and chandan which added to the joyous
environment. Today was an auspicious day which sparked the beginning of a bright future! After all, Supreme God , Purna Purushottam Narayan had come on Earth in human form.
Avani par ãvi vahãle Satsang sthãpyo, Hari jano ne kol kalyãn no ãpyo Rãj…
He came on this earth and established satsang,
thus promising salvation to His devotees.
On the way to Ghela river, a Kanbi farmer shouldered Shriji Maharaj, who was accompanied by half a dozen
sadhus. The farmer did not care to look up and see who it was that he just brushed his shoulder against.
Mulji Brahmachari stopped the farmer and said to the farmer, “Can’t you see? Are you blind? You collided
with our God?” The farmer, with anger, said, “Maybe I am blind, but is your God also blind that he did not
see me? During Ramavtar and Krishnavtar we were isolated (by the caste). The monkeys and shepards were
liberated but we were forgotten.” Thereafter, Maharaj emphasized that this time, nobody shall be left behind
- he wanted to liberate everyone. As a result, the Kanbi, Koli, Dhed etc.. (various castes) were uplifted.
Moreover, the English officials were also given the gift of satsang and guided to the path of liberation.
A while later, Maharaj asked Mulji Sheth whichnumber he could count up to. He told Maharaj that he could
count upto figures with 17 zeros. Just then, Shriji Maharaj said “We want to liberate an infinte number of people.” Shriji Maharaj did not have a specific number of people that he would grantmoksh to; he wanted to
grant moksh to everyone! From this prasang, we can see that Shriji Maharaj truly wished to grant everyone
liberation regardless of their physical identity through the establishment of satsang.
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Pãnche vartmãn pãle bãio ne bhãio, Harijan sangathe kidhi sãchi sagãio Rãj…
All of His devotees, male and female, observe the panch vartman.
Because of this, He has made a true relationship with His devotees.
In the Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj mentioned Mulji Brahmachari to be one of the staunchest devotees of the
time. Mulji Brahmachari’s father was a priest that performed Vedic rituals and Mulji Brahmachari assisted his
father with work as well! One of their clients thought that Mulji Brahmachari must be the ideal person to escort
their daughter from her in laws’ house as she cannot travel such a far distance by herself. Mulji Brahmachari
was one that followed the 5 vartmans wherever and whenever. After discussing the decision with all the familes, Mulji Brahmachari was given the responsibility to escort the girl from her in laws’ house. They soon
reached a small house where they stopped to sleep and re-energize themselves for the next day. The girl had
a strong urge to stay with Mulji Brahmachari twice in the middle of the night. The first time, he calmed her
down and she soon returned to her room. The second time, he calmly explained his interest in celibacy and
the importance of worshipping God. From this prasang we can see that Mulji Brahmachari, who is one of the
many staunch devotees, valued Shriji Maharaj’s niyams and agna at all times regardless of the difficult situations that they were in.
Bãio dekhine bhãio chheterã chãle, Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
His devotees are such that at the sight of ladies, gents walk at a distance.
They don’t touch other people’s possessions.
A very famous prasang of Sagram Vaghri strongly supports this stanza and shows how well haribhakto follow their niyam dharma. During the famine of 1813, Sagram Vaghri and his wife went to seek Muktanand
Swami’s advice. During their travel to Muktanand Swami’s residence, Sagram Vaghri saw a shiny ornament
on the ground. However it didn’t belong to them, and thus, he did not pick it up as instructed by Maharaj.
Sagram Vaghri soon thought that his wife might pick it up as they were poor and in need of money for food,
so he quickly covered it with some dust. His wife caught up with him and asked what he covered. When he
told her, she said, “You have simply covered dust with dust.” They had followed a very big agna that
Maharaj has given to us: never take others’ belongings or what is not ours. Sagram Vaghri was such a
staunch devotee that he would fast if he had touch any woman other than his wife - such was the maryada
that he followed!
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Devnã Dev vahãlo Dhãm nã Dhãmi, Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj…
The God of the gods, the Lord of the divine abode, the name of the
manifest Lord is Sahajanand Swami.
When Atmanand Swami was 116 years old, Gunatitanand Swami asked him why Maharaj still had not taken
Atmanand Swami to Akshardham. Puzzled, Atmanand Swami said that the exact same thought had been wandering in his head as well! Gunatitanand Swami, being Akshar, knew exactly why Atmanand Swami did not go
to Akshardham yet - he had yet to understand Maharaj’s sarvoparipanu, that he was above all Gods! Gunatitanand Swami further explained that Bhagwan Swaminarayan was not an avatar; he was the God of all Gods.
Thereafter, Atmanand Swami became joyous and additionally, realized that Gunatitanand Swami was not a
simple sadhu but ,rather Akshar, Maharaj’s eternal companion. Throughout his entire life, Atmanand Swami
followed all of Shriji Maharaj’s agnas however, the only thing missing was the understanding of Maharaj being
supreme. It is due to the fact that he developed the gnan of Maharaj’s sarvoparipanu that he was able to go to
Akshardham! From this prasang, we can learn that it is Shriji Maharaj whom we need to understand as the Supreme Lord of Akshardham. Without this, everything else becomes meaningless.
Premãnandnã Swami ãnandkãri, Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj...
The Lord of Premanand and giver of happiness, He increases the respect
of His followers.
Ever since Premanand Swami was young, he had deep affection towards Maharaj. When he was young, he
went to sleep on the steps of Unnad Khachar’s darbar. His father looked all around for him and found him
speaking with Maharaj. Soon, his father said that they must go home now. The young boy, who was going
to be known as Premanand Swami in the future, refused to move. At last, Shriji Maharaj asked the young
boy himself, about his decision. The boy simply said, “I want to stay with You”. Premanand Swami travelled
with Maharaj ever since he was a child and thereon built affection for Maharaj by the second.
Auditory/Visual
Listening to the chesta mansi brings great peace within.
Listen to the audio to help better pronounce words, memorize it, and most importantly, attain shanti.
http://goo.gl/CZMhWr.
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1. Avani par ãvi vahãle Satsang sthãpyo,
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a. Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
b. Hari jano ne kol kalyãn no ãpyo Rãj
c. Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj
d. Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj
2.
Bãio dekhine bhãio chheterã chãle,
a. Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
b. Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj
c. Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj
d. Nav khand dharti mã Swami chhatarãyã chãle Rãj
3. Premãnandnã Swami ãnandkãri,
a. Harijan sangathe kidhi sãchi sagãio Rãj
b. Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj
c. Nav khand dharti mã Swami chhatarãyã chãle Rãj
d. Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
4.
Devnã Dev vahãlo Dhãm nã Dhãmi,
a. Padi vastu koini hãthe nav jãle Rãj
b. Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj
c. Harijan sangathe kidhi sãchi sagãio Rãj
d. Potãnã janni vãle lãj vadhãri Rãj
5. Pãnche vartmãn pãle bãio ne bhãio,
a. Hari jano ne kol kalyãn no ãpyo Rãj
b. Nav khand dharti mã Swami chhatarãyã chãle Rãj
c. Pragat Prabhunu nãm Sahajanand Swami Rãj
d. Harijan sangathe kidhi sãchi sagãio Rãj
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may destroy them in any order, but make sure they don't scroll
past the screen. Don’t type in the accents on the ‘a’ (ex. if the
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WEEK 6
Mid-Term Review
January 4 - 10
Mid-Term Review
Take a quiz to see how you’re doing so far! There are only 6 weeks left after this!
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WEEK 7
Podho Podho
Sahajanand Swami
January 11 - 17
Podho Podho Sahajanand Swami
Podho Podho Sahajanand Swami; Akhiyaama Nindaraa Bharaani Re...Podho…
Please sleep Lord Sahajanand (giver of natural happiness). Your eyes are full of tiredness
Haa Re Tame Maathethi Paagh Utaarore; Pachi Tame Banaatni Topi Dhaaro Re...Podho…
O Lord, please (can you) remove (take off) the turban from the top (your head)
And thereafter (you) wear (place on) a cotton hat
Haa Re Tame Jarkasi Jaamo Utaarore; Pachi Heerkori Dhoti Dharo Re... Podho...
O Lord, please (can you) remove (take off) your overcoat which is adorned/embroidered with
golden threads And thereafter wear a light cloth which has a golden border
Haa Re Tame Kedno Patko Chhodo Re Pachi Shaal Dushaala Odho Re...Podho…
O Lord, please (can you) unfasten the scarf (belt) from your waist And thereafter cover
yourself firstly with a thin shawl and then a thicker shawl
Haa Re Podhya Premanandna Swamire; Sakhi Joi Joi Anand Paami Re...Podho…
Premanand's Lord is now sleeping. Friends, I attain bliss by viewing this scene
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Technology Tip
Create an email thread between you and a friend sending pictures of what each verse is saying along with the words of the verse. Your friend’s reply should be the next verse of Podho Podho Sahajanand… with a different picture depic9ng the verse. Ex. Day 1- Picture: Bapa getting ready to go to sleep
Verse: Podho Podho Sahajanand Swami;
Akhiyaama Nindaraa Bharaani Re...
Meaning: Please sleep Lord Sahajanand
Listening may seem like a simple method of memoriza-
Auditory/Visual
tion. However, it is very effective. Attached with this
guide, you will find the, “Podho Podho” audio which
you may use for this week’s Auditory tip.
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Sequencing Quiz:
Memorization
Methods
Put the following lines in order by placing the number in the
box beside each verse
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Akhiyaama Nindaraa Bharaani Re
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Pachi Tame Banaatni Topi Dhaaro Re
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Haa Re Tame Kedno Patko Chhodo
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Sakhi Joi Joi Anand Paami Re
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Podho Podho Sahajanand Swami
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Pachi Heerkori Dhoti Dharo Re
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Pachi Shaal Dushaala Odho Re
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Haa Re Podhya Premanandna Swamire
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Haa Re Tame Jarkasi Jaamo Utaarore
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Haa Re Tame Maathethi Paagh Utaarore
Once you remember the chorus of ‘Podho Podho Sahajanand…’
Activity Alert
and the last verse ‘Haa Re Podhya Premanandna Swami…’ use
the following chart to organize the three middle verses. They are
ordered logically in getting Maharaj ready for sleep.
Fig 1: Maharaj’s
Pagh
Fig 1: Maharaj’s
Jamo
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WEEK 8
Podhe Prabhu Sakal
Muni Ke Shyam
January 18 - 24
Podhe Prabhu Sakal Muni
Podhe Prabhu sakal munike Shyām;
Swāminārāyan divyamurti, Santanke Visharām... Podhe
Mahārāj, the God of all sādhus, now sleeps.
Swāminārāyan’s divine murti is the refuge of all sādhus.
Akshar par ānandghan Prabhu, kiyo he bhupar thām;
Jehi milat jan tarat māyā, lahat Akshardhām... Podhe
Mahārāj, who is above Akshar and who is completely blissful, has taken
residence upon this earth. Any person who associates with Him, crosses
māyā and attains Akshardhām.
Shārad Shesh Mahesh mahāmuni, japat jehi gunanām;
Jās padaraj shish dhari dhari, hota jan nishkām... Podhe
Lakshmi, Shesh Nāg, Shiva and great sages chant His virtuous name.
By placing the dust from His feet on their heads, people become free from desires.
Premake paryank par Prabhu, karat sukha ārām;
Muktānand nija charan dhiga gun, gāvat āthu jām... Podhe
Mahārāj peacefully rests on a bed prepared with love.
Sitting near God’s feet, Muktānand constantly sings His virtues 24 hours a day.
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Group Chat Challenge!
Technology Tip
Every evening this week text your fellow friends prepping
for Adhiveshan the first line of ‘Podhe Prabhu...’
Their reply should be the next line of this chesta.
Time how long it takes you, and try to achieve a shorter
time frame each round!
Freeze and Write
Auditory/Visual
1.
Play the audio provided of Podhe Prabhu
2.
Allow it to play until you hear the lyrics in the middle
yellow column and then, pause the track
3.
Write down the two words that you think will come next in the green column.
Note that, by writing in the start and end time you will be able
to replay just the parts that gave you a hard time so that you
can retest yourself at random.
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P.A.S.P. = Podho Akshar sāthe Purushottam
Memorization
Methods
How can you remember what each verse starts with? Just
recall our very own Akshar Purushottam upasana through
this mneumonic: Podho Akshar sāthe Purushottam.
Podhe Prabhu Fill-in-the-blanks Activity
Activity Alert
• Podhe Prabhu sakal ______ Shyām;
Swāminārāyan_____________, Santanke Visharām... Podhe
• Akshar par ___________ Prabhu, kiyo he ___________ thām;
Jehi milat jan________ _________, lahat Akshardhām... Podhe
• Shārad Shesh Mahesh mahāmuni, _______ _______ gunanām;
Jās padaraj ______ ________ dhari, hota jan nishkām... Podhe
• _________ __________ par Prabhu, karat sukha ārām;
Muktānand nija charan dhiga gun, ______ _________ jām...
Podhe
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WEEK 9
Re Shyam Tame
Sachu Nanu
January 25 - 31
Re Shyam
Re Shyām tame sāchu nānu, Biju sarve dukhdāyak jānu... Re Shyām
Mahārāj, You are the true wealth; I have realised everything else to be misery-inducing.
Re tam vinā sukh sampat kahāve, Te to sarve mahādukh upajāve,
Ante emā kām koi nāve... Re Shyām
Without You, all the so-called wealth and happiness of this world create
great misery. Ultimately, they are all useless.
Re murakh lok mare bhataki, Juthā sange hāre shir pataki, Tethi
māri manavrutti ataki... Re Shyām
[Let the] foolish people [of the world] die wandering; Let them fall,
beating their heads with false company. My mind [is now] refraining from those [activities].
Re akhand alaukik sukh sāru, Re joi joi man mohyu māru
Dharādhan tam upar vāru... Re Shyām
My mind has become infatuated by seeing that eternal and other-worldly
happiness. I sacrifice [all my] land and money to You.
Re Brahmāthi kit lagi joyu, Juthu sukh jānine vagovyu,
Muktānand man tam sang mohyu... Re Shyām
I have seen the pleasures [enjoyed by beings] from Brahmā to the
smallest insect. Realising them to be false, I have denounced them.
Muktānand’s mind has become infatuated with Your company.
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Review the Prezi to:
Technology Tip
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Help memorize the Shayan Mansi
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Break-down the definition of each stanza
https://prezi.com/hnpvxeutdofq/re-shyam-tame/
Use this graphic organizer to help you visualize the order
Auditory/Visual
of ‘Re Shyam Tame…’
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Memorization
Methods
Activity Alert
1.
In the PowerPoint file provided you will find 2 slides for each verse. -- In the first slide you will see just the first line of the
2.
Use the translation to help you predict the next two lines of the verse if you don’t already know them.
3.
As you get more familiar with ‘Re Shyam Tame…‘ Use this PowerPoint file as a means of testing yourself.
verse with the translation of the full verse.
Complete the line Crossword
Try comple9ng this crossword all about Re Shyam Tame... All you have to do is click on the following link and tap on the boxes to start solving the puzzle. Don’t worry about the accents on the “a” and “i” when filling in the boxes. Your answer will turn green if you’re right and red if you’re not.
hTps://crosswordlabs.com/view/complete-­‐the-­‐line-­‐re-­‐shyam-­‐tame
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WEEK 10
Fagwa - Maha Balvant Maya Tamari
February 1 - 7
Maha Balvant Maya Tamari...
Mahābalvant māyā tamārī, jene āvariyā narnārī;
Evu vardān dījiye āpe, eh māyā amne na vyāpe
The attachment to worldly pleasures that prevails in human beings
captivates everyone. We pray to You, oh mighty Bhagwan,
to never let us become tangled up in that disastrous attachment.
Valī tamāre vishe jīvan, nāve manushya buddhi koī dan;
Je je līlā karo tame Lāl, tene samju alaukik khyāl
You have come down to this Earth in human form but are divine.
May we perceive your thoughts and actions as supreme and divine.
Satsangī je tamārā kahāve, teno kedī abhāv na āve;
Desh kāl ne kriyāe karī, kedī tamne na bhuliye hari
May we never speak ill of those who are called your satsangis.
Wherever we go, may we never forsake you.
Kām krodh ne lobh kumati, moh vyāpīne na fare mati;
Tamne bhajtā ādu je pade, māgiye e amne na nade
Let us rid ourselves of lust, anger, greed, and cunningness and never let it return.
May any interference in our prayers not let us fall.
Etlu māgiye chhaiye ame, dejyo dayā karī Hari tame;
Valī na māgiye ame jeh, tame sunī lejyo hari teh
Through Your divine compassion, please give us what we ask for and
what we don’t ask for that will bring us closer to you.
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Kedī desho mā dehābhimān, jene karī visro Bhagwān;
Kedī kusangno sang ma dejyo, adharma thakī ugārī lejyo
Never let ignorance prevail in our hearts and forget you.
Keep us away from bad company and bad deeds..
Kedī desho mā sansārī sukh, desho mā Prabhu vās vimukh;
Desho mā Prabhu jakta motāī, mad matsar īrshā kāī
Never let us give into worldly pleasures and do not keep us in the
company of those who are against Satsang. Never let us give into the
intoxicating world of envy and jealousy.
Desho mā deh sukh sanyog, desho mā harijanno viyog;
Desho mā harijanno abhāv, desho mā ahamkārī swabhāv
Never let us give into bodily pleasures or fall into bad company that will
separate us from you. Never let us harbor a proud nature which would
lead to have bad thoughts of you in our mind.
Desho mā sang nāstikno rāy, melī tamne je karmane gāy;
E ādi nathī māgtā ame, desho mā dayā karīne tame
Never give us the company of atheists, and let us only sing of you.
This is what we ask for so please take mercy on us.
Pachhī boliyā Shyāmsundar, jāo āpyo tamne e var;
Mārī māyāmā nahī munjhao, dehādīkmā nahi bandhāo
Afterwards Maharaj said: “Here, I will give you a boon:
Do not become tangled by maya or become attached to your bodies.”
Mārī kriyāmā nahi āve dosh, mane samajsho sadā adosh;
Em kahyu thaī ralīyāt, sahue satya karī mānī vāt “May you never perceive
faults in my actions, and may you understand me as faultless.”
When He said that, everyone became happy and believed it to be true.
Dīdhā dāsne fagvā evā, bīju kon samarthe evu devā;
Em ramyā rangbhar holī, Hari sāthe harijan tolī
Maharaj gave His devotees such blessings that no one else is
capable of. Thereafter, He played Holi with all His devotees.
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Technology Tip
Use the following link and password to access the scatter game.
Your objective for this game is to make the cards disappear by
dragging the corresponding items onto each other.
http://quizlet.com/57345160/scatter
Password: Adhiveshan15
Use this Desktop Wallpaper!
Auditory/Visual
Memorization
Methods
Quizlet- Flashcards
http://quizlet.com/57345160/flashcards
Password: Adhiveshan15
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Activity Alert
Match the first half of the stanza with the second half:
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WEEK 11
Final Review
February 8 - 14
Final Review:
Quizlet Test:
Adhiveshan 2015 is just around the corner now. Let's put all our knowledge of our daily
ahnik to the test by completeing the Quizlet Test available here:
http://quizlet.com/57525104/test Password: Adhiveshan15
Again, don't worry about the accents on the "a" and "i"
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