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Dr. Aniruddha Dhairyadhar Joshi
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Birth : Tripurari Pornima, 18
November 1956 at 04:35 AM in Mumbai.
Mother's Name : Mrs.
Arundhati Joshi
Father's Name : Dr.
Dhairyadhar Joshi
Childhood Guardian : Grand
Mother – Mrs. Shakuntala Narendra Pandit (Maiden Name: Malati Padhye)
Special Influence : Great
Grand Mother – Mrs. Dwarkabai GopinathShastri Padhye (Fondly called as
"Mai")
Schooling : Dr.
Shirodkar High School, Parel, Mumbai.
S.S.C. Passing Year : 1972
Graduation & Post-Graduation : Nair
Hospital i.e. Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai.
M.B.B.S. Passing Year : 1978
M.D. Medicine Passing Year : 1982
Physician Practice : Parel
Gaon, Mumbai.
Wife : Swapnagandha Aniruddha
Joshi (Fondly called as "Nandai")
Son : Pauras Aniruddha Joshi,
M.B.B.S. Doctor, Specialized in Geriatrics. He is the first geriatrician in
India and obtained his Masters in Geriartics degree from Edith Cowan
University.
Daughter in Law: Nishtha
Pauras Joshi, Bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (B.A.M.S) from
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Nerul.
Daughter : Shakambari
Swapnil Dattopadhye, M.B.B.S. Doctor from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University,
Nerul.
Son in Law: Swapnil Dattopadhaye,
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from University of Pune, Law degree
holder.
Dr. Aniruddha Dhairyadhar
Joshi was born on the auspicious occasion of Tripurari Purnima on 18th November
1956 at 04:35 AM. Born into a wealthy family, Aniruddha Bapu spent most of his
early childhood at his maternal grandmother's place.
He was eight years old when his
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Shakuntala Pandit, called him by the name of 'Bapu'
in the Vitthal temple at Vadala. Since then, he is being fondly called
"Bapu" by everyone. Aniruddha Bapu studied at Dr. Shirodkar high
school in Parel, before following in his father's footsteps, and opting for
medicine. A brilliant student, he gained his MD, specializing in Rheumatology
from Nair hospital in Mumbai. He worked as a lecturer in Nair Hospital till 1985
after which he started his private practice "Datta Clinic" in Dadar
and Parel, which he continued till 1998. Bapu is a householder, happily married
with wife (Mrs. Swapnagandha Aniruddha Joshi and fondly known as Nandai) and
two children (Pauras and Shakhambari).
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Aniruddha Bapu - The Sadguru
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That was Swami Samartha's Word and so
it was infallible. It had to come true. GopinathShastri had a daughter, Malti
Padhye (Shakuntalabai Pandit after marriage). Shakuntalabai had a daughter,
Arundhati, who was her only daughter. The son born to her (to Mata Arundhati)
is indeed the 'Parama Bharga' of Shri Dattaguru, none other than our Sadguru Shree
Aniruddha Bapu.
Bapu's spiritual movement started with
a modest handful of followers in 1996. Since then, the Bhakti-Ganga (ardent
followers and devotees of Bapu) has grown to over four million in India and
abroad. This phenomenal growth is without any 'poster publicity' and is
singularly attributable to the personal experiences of his followers, who found
in him a trustworthy savior and guide in their lives.
Bapu openly declares that He
is not an incarnation or Avataar. He does not perform any worldly miracles. He
firmly believes that purification of mind, body and soul is the greatest
miracle in our lives. It is his hobby to teach those who want to fight against
their ill fate and rise in life (spiritually as well as worldly) by making them
capable in every aspect of life.
The transition from Dr Aniruddha Joshi to Aniruddha Bapu is an interesting story. Shree Sai Baba of Shirdi had handed over three of his personal belongings to Shree Govind Raghunath Dabholkar, who was also known as Hemadpant and was a close devotee of Sai Baba. Baba had assured him that one day he would come back take the possession of His belongings. As time elapsed, Sai Baba's belongings were then passed on over to Hemadpant's grand-son, Govind Gajanan Dabholkar also known as Appa Dabholkar. This secret was known only to the family members of Shree Govind Dabholkar. The belongings contained a Shaligram (holy stone used in Puja), a small Trishul (trident) and a Jap Mala (rosary). These belongings were mantained by Shree Dabholkar at Sai Nivas, his ancestral home at Bandra. In fact, it was Sai Nivas, where Hemadpant, with the blessings of Shree Sainath, composed the eternal scripture, Shree Saisatcharitra. Dr. Joshi, who is an ardent devotee of Saibaba and visits Sai Niwas regularly, met the Dabholkar family at their home. On May 27, 1996, Dr. Joshi went to Sai Niwas and asked for the articles belonging to Sai Baba. It was then that the entire family was blessed to see the manifestation of Sai Baba Himself.
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Devotional Activities of BAPU
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I. Shree
Aniruddha Gurukshetram
"Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram" as the name implies, is the Abode (Nivaas sthaan) of the Five Guru's of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, namely., Shri Dattaguru, Shri Gayatrimata, Shri Hanumant, Shri Sainath and Shri Ram. On 3 September, 2007, on the auspicious occasion of Gokula Ashtami, Param Poojya Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu unveiled 'Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram' the Teerthakshetra. Here are some notable points about this Holy place.
Shree
Dattaguru
- The
one and only tasbir (picture) of Param-pita Parameshwar Shree Dattaguru
which was given to Shree Aniruddha by his Sadguru "Shree Gopinath Shastri
Padhye", is sited for darshan.
- This
picture was obtained by Shree Gopinath Shastri as a blessing from Shree
Hanumanta.
- Shri
Aniruddha has been performing the poojan (worship) of this photograph
since he was 8 years old.
Shree
Adimata Anasuya Chandika
- Adimata
Anasuya is the sthool rupa (tangible form) of Adimata Gayatri.
- An
utmost beautiful picture of Anasuya Mata, caressing the child forms of
Maha Vishnu, Param Shiva & Param Brahma, is sited for darshan.
- The
Anasuya Mata Aarti, written by Sadguru Bapu himself, is recited every day
while worshipping Mata Anasuya Chandika.
Dharmasan
- This
is the seat of Dharma (Right Conduct) and Purity installed by Sadguru
Shree Aniruddha himself in front of the tasbir (picture) of Shree
Dattaguru.
- Bhaktas
(devotees) can perform poojan of the Dharmasan by applying Shodasha-gandha
(a paste of 16 herbs)
Shrimad
Purushartha Purushottam Yantra
- Shrimad
Purushartha Purushottam Yantra is a supreme yantra (device) installed by
Sadguru Shree Aniruddha empowered and enlightened through the Upasana of
Aadya Pipa dada and Samir dada.
- This
Yantra has the residence of Bapu's Panchaguru (Five Guru's) with
Punchamukha Hanumanta (Lord Hanuman with 5 faces) residing at the centre
of this Yantra.
- In
all, there are 13 mantras (sacred chants) scripted in this Yantra.
- The
darshan (sight) of this Yantra is extremely virtuous and "Bestowing
Forgiveness" is the primary attribute of this Yantra.
Trivikram
- Tuesday,
30th March 2010, Chaitra Pournima marked the extremely holy arrival of
Shree Trivikram (Trivikram Sthapana) at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram.
- Trivikram
is the Omkar, the Paramshiv, the Mahavishnu. It is the Gun Pratik (symbol)
of Lord Harihar (Vishnu and Shiva together).
- Trivikram
is the total culmination and the ultimate complete symbol of the Sadguru
tatva (the core principles of Sadguru).
- Tri
means three and Vikram means victory or to win over. Trivikram kills evil,
propagates and enhances Dharma (Righteousness) and establishes Maryada
(Right Limitations).
- Trivikram
wins the entire universe in just three steps. The 3 steps which Trivikram
takes in our life are :
- Akaran
Karunya i.e. Unconditional and unreasoned love
- Kshama
i.e. Forgiveness
- Acceptance
of Sharanya (complete refuge at Lord's feet)
- Accordingly,
the three steps that we need to take to reciprocate Trivikram are
- Dhyan i.e.
Devotion towards Trivikram
- Chintan
/ Abhyass i.e.
study and practice of what is proposed by Lord
- Dhyas i.e. only
one wish that I want Him (Lord)
Shree
Adimata Mahishasurmardini Chandika
- Adimata
Gayatri Chandika – Chidakash Swamini (the master of the sky of
supreme consciousness), Adimata MahishasuraMardini Chandika – Antariksha
Swamini (the master of infinite space), and Adimata Anasuya Chandika –
Prithivi Swamini (the master of all the elements of the earth), are in
fact one and the same.
- To
ensure the systematic progress of mankind, the Aadimata acts on these
three levels in three different forms.
- MahisurMardini
Utsav, from 9th August 2009 to 17 August 2009, marked the arrival of
Adimata MahishasuraMardini at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram, in her fully
manifested form, with weapons in her 18 hands, for destruction of Evil and
at same time, for showering infinite love on her son Paramatma and his
bhaktas (devotees).
- The
idol of Mahishasurmardini established in the Gurukshetram is not
merely a sculpture, but She Herself has incarnated in the subtle form.
Hence, taking her darshan at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram holds immense
and extra-ordinary importance.
The
Cistern of Udi
- The
cistern placed in Shreee Aniruddha Gurukshetram provides Udi (sacred
ash) which is purified by the touch of Sadguru Bapu Himself.
- As
always narrated by Shree Sainath, the use of Udi helps the bhaktas
(devotees) to cleanse their soul and most importantly helps to rid them
off their sorrows.
- Udi
also works as our strongest savior from the Realm of Dark forces. The UDI
is fully free of cost and available to everyone at Shree Aniruddha
Gurukshetram.
Shree
Kirat Rudra & Mata Shiv-Ganga-Gauri
- Sadguru
Shree Aniruddha did the Sthapana (installation) of Shree Kiraat Rudra and
Mata Shiv-Ganga-Gauri on 12th December, 2012.
- Like
Shree Guru Dattatreya and Paramatma, Shree Kiraat Rudra is also the son of
Adimata Chandika, who is considered elder to Paramatma and younger to
Shree Guru Dattatreya.
- Mata
Shiva-Ganga-Gauri is the SahaDharmaCharini of Shree Kiraat Rudra.
- Support
to Pavitrya (Sanctity), Inspiration to the Uchit (Appropriate) and
Inhibition of the Anuchit (Inappropriate) are the main actions of Shree
Kiraat Rudra and Mata Shiv-Ganga-Gauri.
Shree Moolark
Ganesh
- On
the day of 4th September, 2012, Angaraki Chaturthi of the Adhik Maas
(month), Sadguru Shree Aniruddha did the installed (Sthapana) the divine,
Siddha (equipped with matchless capacities) and Svayambhu (self-existent)
Shree Moolark Ganesh at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram.
- The Shree
Moolark Ganesh assumes shape at the roots of the Shwet-Maandaar tree that
is 21-25 years old. The tree that has the Shree Maandaar Ganesh at its
roots, is ever fresh green and ever in bloom, which explains its special
and unique appearance.
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II. Shree Harigurugram
"Shree Hari-Guru-Gram" is the name of the venue of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's discourse every Thursday in Marathi & Hindi. The address of this place is "New English High School, Kherwadi, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400-051." This place has a very significant importance, which is as follows:
- "Shree
Hari-Guru-Gram" is the place which has the presence of the Chandika-putra,
Paramatma (Son of Adimata Chandika).
- This
is the reason why this place is referred to as "Shree
Hari-Guru-Gram" only for the time when it is the venue for Bapu's
unconditional devotional services, prayers, public functions and
discourses. At other times, it is just another high school location.
- It
is a naturally blessed source of Truth, Love, Happiness, Purity and
Support that is received by every single person through Bapu's words of
wisdom and intelligence.
- It
is a place of major confluence of bhaktas (devotees) belonging to varied
countries, regions, religions and deities.
- "Shree
Harigurugram" is the very place where Bapu announced his resolve of
"Thirteen Point Program" and "RamRajya".
Given below are the various notable points about this holy
place.
Sadguru
Shree Aniruddha's stage for Delivering a Discourse
- At
the center, a photo of Shree Dattatreya along with Shree Swami Samarth on
the left and Shree Sainath on the right is placed respectively for Upasana
(prayer).
- On
the stage, a seating arrangement is kept ready for Shree Aniruddha (Bapu
sits here and delivers his discourse).
- Right
behind him, is a large photo of Shree Hanumanta, Bapu's Rakshak Guru
(Protector).
- Idol
of Shree Dattatreya that is worshipped everyday by Bapu, is placed to the
left of Shree Dattarteya's photo.
- To the left of Shree Dattarteya's idol, the original
manuscripts of Shreemad Purushartha Granthraj are placed in a silver box
which is kept in a well decorated Palanquin (Meghadambari).
Sukha-Savarni
Prayer in front of Trivikram
- SukhSavarni
(a special prayer) is carried out in front of Trivikram at Shree Hari Guru
Gram after Bapu's Thursday Discourse.
- A
Portrait of Ek Mukhi (one faced) Lord Dattatreya is kept behind Trivikram
during Sukh Savarni.
- One
can demand fulfillment of his/ her wish (which is pure in its form and
concept), one can confess, one can decide on any particular topic or
action he has to take during this ritual.
Shree
Aniruddha Agnihotra
- Shree
Aniruddha Agnihotra is a sacred fire which is ignited first by Sadguru
Shree Aniruddha Bapu himself after completion of his Discourse by offering
Dhoop (Incense sticks)
- Therafter,
Bhaktas can offer Shanti-mati (symbol of Placidness) and Trupti-mati
(symbol of Satiety) Dhoop (incense sticks) in Shree Aniruddha Agnihotra
for eradicating the negative vibes and bad destiny and for gaining peace
of mind and self-content.
Charan
Mudra Darshan
- Bhaktas
can take the darshan of the Charan mudra (foot marks) of Param
Poojya Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu, Param Poojya Nandai and Param Poojya Suchit
dada.
- Bhaktas
can also offer Tripurari Trivikram Toran (garland of Trivikram symbol) on
the Charan mudra.
Sudeep
- Bhaktas
can light the sacred candles called as "Sudeep" in front of the
Photo of Sadguru Bapu for nurturing love and devotion.
III. Shree Govidya-Peetham
"Shree Govidya-Peetham" was established on 8th April 2002 with the blessing and guidance of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu.
Situated amid the beautiful
natural environs of Kothimbe and spread over 18 acres of land, Govidya-Peetham
is a mere half an hour drive from the city of Karjat (Raigad district) and can
also be accessed from Panvel, Nerul and even via Kadav.
An aerial view of topography
presents it in the shape of the ear of a cow (Gokarna).Here are some notable
points about this Holy place.
Gopal
Vidya & Govinda Vidya
- Gopal
Vidya is an effort to protect and nurture the holy cow and to revive and
impart the forgotten ancient Indian knowledge pertaining to the Go-Vidya,
the Gopal-Vidya, the Gayatri-Vidya as also the mantras like the Go-Sukta,
the Gomati-Mantra, the Surabhi-Mantra, the Gayatri-Mantra.
- For
the purpose of conducting a comprehensive research related to the cow and
allied areas, the Govidya-Peetham has set up – 1) Cow shed 2) Clinic for
Treatment of Cows 3) Library and study unit 4) Laboratory 5) Research and
Development unit 6) Govidya-Puram 7) Unit for production and processing of
milk 8) Cold Storage unit (Temperature Controlled area.
- Govind
Vidya means the study of the personality, mission, powers, values,
ideology and the facets of the life of Lord Shree Krishna. A profound
study of the present era falling back on the various facets of the persona
of Shree Krishna, with the purpose of arriving at solutions to problems
prevalent in today's times is the main aim of Govind Vidya.
Shree
Krishna Sabhapeetham
- An idol of the
eight year old Shree Krishna lifting the Govardhan Parvat (mountain) is
sited for darshan.
- Every
pillar of the Sabha-Peetham holds a painting of each of the 10 Gurus of
Shree Aniruddha and the Saints who were immersed in the devotion of Shree
Krishna.
Pushkarni Teertha- In
the exact centre of this sacred place is the 'Muchkund Vriksha' blessed by
Shree Radha. The water used for the Abhishekh of Lord Krishna's idol
waters the Pushkarinee Teertha.
- The
Harivijay Granth states that 12 Parikrama (rounds) of the Muchkund Vriksha
fills our life with joy. Bushes of the Krishna Tulsi demarcate the path of
the Parikrama.
Garud Stambha/Pap-Vimochak Stambha- Garud
Stambh (pillar/column) has been erected in front of the Shri Krishna
temple and Pushkarini thirthkunda on a raised platform.
- On
the Garud Stambh bowing along the east & west direction facing Lord
Shri Krishna & Pushkarni Teertha is the Lord Hanuman & bowing down
along the north & south direction is the Lord Garuda.
- The
Pradakshina (circumambulations) of Garud Stambh helps us to get rid of
sins and increase our devotion towards our Sadguru.
Dwarka Mai- Dhuni
is like a mother who is awake at all hours to accept our positive as well
as negative qualities to clean & purify.
- The
Udi (sacred ash) that the Dhuni gives us is nothing but Sadguru's
Benevolence.
Tulsi Vrindavan- On
entering the Govidya-Peetham, on the left side is situated the
Tulsi-Vrindavan founded on the wish of Param Pujya Nandaai. She has clearly
promised that whoever takes the pradakshina (goes round the TulsiVrindavan
in circular manner) while chanting "Ghorkashtodharan Stotra" or
praying, meditating on Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu will be forever protected
without any fear or danger.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IV. Shree Atulit Bal DhamThe Sthapana (establishment) of Shree Atulit Bal Dham was done by Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu on July 10, 2003 on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi.Shree Atulit Bal Dham is a Shakti-peeth (a holy place of cosmic power), a Triveni Sangam of Atulit-bal, Pavitrya and Saundarya (triple convergence of incomparable strength, purity/sacredness and beauty). It is the holy abode of Goddess Jagadamba. Shree Jagadamba resides in the swaroopa (form) of the Digvijay Ishtika (the brick of universal conquest), and the land where this Shakti-peeth has been established belongs to Shree Maha-Shesha (the holy serpent of Lord Maha-Vishnu). Here are some notable points about this Holy place.Shree Digvijay IshtikaIshtika means Ishta i.e. only that which is appropriate shall be done and fulfilled. The Digvijay Ishtika was received by a devotee from Shree Dattaguru. On the day of June 6th, 2001, at 3.30 a.m, i.e. the time of Brahmamuhurta, Shree Dattaguru blessed him in his dream and immediately after the devotee woke up, Shree Dattaguru came in form of Sadhu at the devotee's door and presented him with the Digvijay Ishtika. This Ishtika is Dig-Vijayi which means the universal conqueror and whoever shall stand in front of it and ask for fulfillment of his wishes with a pure heart, shall be certainly granted his wish.Kshema-KumbhKshema-kumbh is not just a well, but a holy place in itself. 'Kshema' is another name of Shesha (The Holy Serpent of Maha-Vishnu). Hence this well was named as 'Kshema-kumbh'. Many bhaktas take home this water as 'Tirtha' (Holy water). The water from this Kshemakumbha is used for the garden, vegetable patch etc. of Atulit Bal Dham. Yet, till date, this Kshemakumbh is always completely full.AudumbarThe place in front of this 'Kshema-kumbh' is Sant Namdev Maharaj's place, an Audumbar tree. During the inauguration of this place, the 'Chooda-mani' (a crest jewel) was installed. 'Chooda-mani' means the younger brother of 'Ishtika'. Here we can do 'Sudeep daan' or donate candle lights. There are 5 types of Sudeep : 1) Iccha Purti – for fulfillment of our wishes; 2) Peeda Naashak – to destroy our pains and sufferings; 3) Baadhaa Nivaarak – which destroys any obstacles; 4) Darshan Deep'- for blessings of our Sadguru, and Janmadin Sudeep – to get blessings on our birthdays.Tulasi VrindavanThe Tulasi Vrindavan in front of the entrance is the place of Sant Janabai. When we make pradakshina (circum-ambulate) around the Audumbar tree, i.e. the place of Namdev Maharaj, we experience distinct waves of joy in our hearts. Similarly at the Tulasi Vrindavan i.e. Sant Janabai's place, we get a feeling of happiness. In both these places, the bhaktas (devotees) can sense the presence of these Great Saints' in a heightened state of devotion.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V. Shree Kshetra Sadguru Nivas-GurukulOn 28th & 29th April.1999, on the auspicious day of Vaishaakh Pornima, Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu did the Sthapana (establishment) of GURUKUL at Jui-Nagar in Mumbai. This place has a very significant and ancient importance, which is as follows:- 350
years back Aadya Shankaracharya had done the Upasana (prayer) and
meditation on this land itself.
- Lord
Parshuram had also resided on this land for some duration.
- Shri
Mahalaxmi, Shri Mahakali, Shri Mahasaraswati had presence here for some
time, waiting for the Sadguru who would come and allow them to be
manifested.
Given below are the various important features of this holy place.Pancha Purushartha Devata (The five Devata (deities) of the five Goals of Life)In the middle section of GURUKUL, called the Garbhagruha, Sadguru Bapu has done the Sthapana (installation) of idols of five Devatas, given below. These idols have been sculpted from the rocks of the Gandaki River.- Goddess
Mahakali – Symbol of Kaam (Right Desire)
- Goddess
Mahalakshmi – Symbol of Artha (Right Wealth)
- Goddess
Mahasaraswati – Symbol of Dharma (Right Conduct)
- Godess
Shree Shantadurga – Symbol of Moksha (Salvation)
- God
Shree Mangesh – Symbol of Bhakti (Devotion)
Facing the idols are two Lions, namely,Alhaad – Symbol of Krupa (Bliss)Santosh – Symbol of Samadhan (Contentment)Maha Yogpeeth SwarupadhyaasOn one of the Stambha (pillar) in front of Goddess Shantadurga, Sadguru Bapu has placed a Kalash (a holy Urn) that contains the soil from 30 tirthakshetras (pilgrimage places) and the holy water from 7 rivers across India. Whoever comes here, receives the blessings for the virtues of the last 100 years, which is why it is called the "Maha Yogpeeth Swarupadhyaas".Dharma ChakraDharama Chakra in reality means the Sudarshan Chakra, which is Maha-Vishnu's weapon. This Dharama Chakra can be established only by one who is a Mahayodha (great warrior) with the aim of destruction of Adharma (Non-righteousness) and restoration of true Dharma (Righteousness).Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu laid the foundation (sthapana) of the Dharma Chakra at the hands of his Guru, Shree Makarand Swami. Before this, only Lord Parshuram and Lord Shri Krishna had installed the Dharama Chakra. After them Sadguru Bapu has been the first and only one to install the Dharma Chakra in the Kaliyug.Vishwalochan ChakrarajOn the second floor Bapu has established the Vishwalochan Chakraraj and this is the fifteenth one in order. Vishwalochan Chakra means the eye that sees the entire universe. The number "1" in the middle section of the Vishwalochan Chakra which signifies the Mahapran Hanumant. The pure vibrations of this are beneficial to all bhaktas (devotees) who sit and read/study here. One can memorize 80% of what he studies if one sits before this chakra and develops the practice.Dhuni (The Holy Fire)Sadguru Shree Aniruddha himself first lit this Dhuni on 28th September, 2000 to shower his blessings and grace on all the bhaktas. Since then it has been burning continuously. The Udi (Sacred Ash) that we get from this Dhuni is because of Bapu's Sankalp Shakti. The use of Udi helps the bhaktas to cleanse themselves and most importantly helps to rid them off their sorrows.Shree Vidyamakarand Gopinath Shastri Padhye Study RoomShree Gopinathshashtri Padhye is Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's human Guru (mentor). He was a highly regarded intellectual of his time and an authoritarian in Vedas and Shashtras, a devout bhakta (devotee) of Shree Sainath and Lord Vitthal. His presence is felt even today in the study room. In this study room bhaktas chant stotras, do naamsmaran, read the Granthas (holy books and scriptures) and meditate.Aadya Pipa Raksha-Kalash Samadhi Sthaan (Holy Shrine of Aadya Pipa, Late Sureshchandra Dattopadhye)With the resolve of Sadguru Bapu, Shree Aadya Pipa's Samadhi (Holy Shrine) was established (Sthapana) on 19th April 2007, in the presence of Param Poojya Aniruddha Bapu himself along with, Param Poojya Nandaai and Param Poojya Suchitdada.
This Raksha-Kalash contains mixture of Udi (Sacred Ash) given to Aadya Pipa's father by Param Poojya Sainath himself along with the Udi that was given to Aadyapipa by Param Poojya Aniruddha Bapu himself which is mixed with the mortal remains of Aadyapipa. The six steps of this Samadhi stands for the 6 purusharthas (Goals of Life), namely; Dharma (Right conduct), Artha (Right Wealth), Kaam (Right Desire), Moksha (Salvation), Bhakti (Devotion) and Maryada (Right Limitations) that Aadya Pipa realized with his Piplika Panth (way). The Saisatcharita Granth that Aadya Pipa read daily is placed on the top of the Samadhi.Ghantta (The Holy Bell)The Sthapana (installation) of the Ghantta of Adimata Chandika was done at GURUKUL on 1st January, 2010. The installation was done amidst the chanting of the following mantra 54 times.- An idol of the
eight year old Shree Krishna lifting the Govardhan Parvat (mountain) is
sited for darshan.
! Hinasti
daitya-tejansi swanena-purya ya jagat,
Sa ghanta patu no devi pape-bhyoho na suta-neeva !
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VI. Sai Niwas
Shree Sai Niwas is a holy
pilgrim place for devotees just like Pandharpur is a pilgrim place for the
warkaris.
‘Shree Sai Niwas’ is the residence of
Shri. Govind Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpant, who scripted the Grantha
(holy scripture) Shree Saisatcharita.
- It
was in this holy abode that Sainath held the hand of Hemadpant and made
him script the divine grantha Shri Saisatcharita
- On
the day before Holi Pournima in the year 1917, Shree Hemadpant had a
vision where Sainath said HE would visit hemadpant’s place for lunch.
Accordingly on the day of ‘Holi’, Shree Sainath visited Sai Niwas in the
form of an idol at noon and since then has resided there forever
- In
the year 1997, Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Bapu established the statue of Sainath
in Sai Niwas for the purpose of meditation. From that day onwards devotees
are allowed to sit or meditate in front of this divine statue and chant
the mantra ‘Om Krupasindhu Shri Sainathaya Namaha’.
- On
28th May 1996, Shri Appasaheb Dabholkar and Meenavahini Dabholkar,
Grandson and Granddaughter-in-law of Shree Hemadpant had the darshan
(vision) of Sainath Himself in place of Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu. Shree Sai
Niwas has since then been transformed into Dwarkamaai to protect its
devotees.
- Shree
Sai Niwas is located very close to Bandra Railway station (approx 10 mins.
walking distance.) The postal address is ’Sai Niwas’, St. Martin Road,
Bandra (West), Mumbai: 400053 The timings for taking darshan are between
8.00am to 1.00pm and 4.30pm to 10.00pm on all days except Thursday’s(
8.00am to 4.30pm).
- In
Sai Niwas, one also gets to see the desk which was used by Shree Hemadpant
while scripting Shree Saisatcharita
Festivals
celebrated at Sai Niwas :
- Holi
Pournima - This is the day on which Shree Sainath came to Sai Niwas in the
form of an idol.
- Sadguru
Navaratra festival (Ashwin Navaratra festival)
Prayers
Performed at Shree Sai Niwas :
- Aarti
is performed at 7.00pm every day.
- Aarti
is followed by chanting of either Hari Paath, Shiva Paath, Aniruddha Paath
or Ganapati Atharvashirsha
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Social Upliftment
Initiatives by BAPU
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Sadguru Shree Aniruddha's
preachings and teachings emanate from two fundamental principles and values -
Adhyaatma (spirituality with Bhakti as the fulcrum) and Aadhaar (sustained
support) Bhakti, in turn, has two facets to it - Shraddha-Bhakti and
Seva-Bhakti. Following are some of the Social Upliftment activities carried out
under the guidance of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu.
Under this project, free
mid-day meals are provided to children from schools in tribal areas and
in municipal schools in rural areas. This is made possible by sponsors
/ donors who donate rice, wheat, pulses, oil, sugar, etc. Presently, mid-day
meals are being provided to nearly 4000 students across 31 different schools in
the rural areas by our dedicated volunteers, who themselves cook the food and
serve it to the students attending the schools. Ever since the project has been
introduced, there has been a marked improvement not only in the health
profile of the children but also in their attendance, leading to improved
grades.
The Aniruddha's Academy
of Disaster Management trains common people completely free of cost to
tackle the natural and man-made disasters. During a major disaster, the core
emergency services of the administration such as the fire fighters, the police
and the medical support desperately require trained, smart and intelligent
assistance. The AADM Basic Course is hence designed to aggregate the energies,
resourcefulness and positive emotions of the masses of common people who are
ever present to support the affected.
AADM in Action: Click here to
view some of the critical disastrous situations where AADM was instrumental in
providing the desired support.
AADM Projects: Click here to
view the various health-care, educational and environmental projects executed
by AADM with a vision to prevent the potentially imminent disasters.
This unique project involves the making of Lord Ganesh idols
from Paper Pulp. These idols are made from shredded paper of 'Ram naam'
notebooks used by the devotees, who write 'Ramnaam' and deposit the notebooks
with the sister organization, Aniruddha's Universal Bank of Ram naam (AUBR).
A Mega Health-care camp
is organized by the organization every year in the remote areas of Kolhapur.
Some major activities of this Camp are :
- Free
Medical Check-up of villagers.
- Distribution
of medicines free of cost, to the villagers and distribution of medicines,
tonics, syrups etc. to school going children twice during the year.
- Distribution
of used un-torn clothes to villagers and two sets of uniforms to school
going children.
- Distribution
of caps, slippers, sports materials and toys for school children - This
year 9527 sets of slippers and caps were distributed among school going
children.
- Distribution
of hygiene material such as water purification liquid, anti-lice lotion,
toothpowder, soaps, combs, etc. and to make the village people aware about
the importance of hygiene in their day-to-day life.
- During
the 2012 camp, 47500 villagers (including 9527 students from 118
schools) attended the camp. 6293 families benefitted by distribution.
15560 sets of uniforms distributed, which were stitched from the cloth
prepared under the Charkha Yojana, were distributed to
students.
A Mega Blood donation camp is organized
once a year by the Foundation with the help of its sister organizations. The
Government of Maharashtra felicitated the Foundation for its commendable
achievement. In addition, many small blood donation camps are conducted by
local centers of AADM throughout the year across Maharashtra. The total
number of blood bottles collected between Jan. 2005 and June 2008 is approx.
17,950.
The project has been
targeted to reach out to the entire country over the next three years, wherein
the Cassettes/CDs will be prepared in different languages of the country,
depending on the requirement. Volunteers, primarily ladies, record the
Cassettes/CDs sitting at home, which gives them an ideal opportunity of
balancing home and work, and in the process getting a sense of
fulfillment. So far, more than 30,000 Cassettes and 3000 CDs have been
distributed to various schools and institutions, free of cost, across India and
other countries. Till date, nearly 65,000 students have benefited from these
recorded audio books.
Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation, through its 250 odd centers and thousands of volunteers, has commenced work in co-ordination with Shree Aniruddha Aadesh Pathak and Aniruddha Samarpan Pathak for achieving the ultimate objective of Samartha Bharat-a strong and self reliant India.
Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation, through its 250 odd centers and thousands of volunteers, has commenced work in co-ordination with Shree Aniruddha Aadesh Pathak and Aniruddha Samarpan Pathak for achieving the ultimate objective of Samartha Bharat-a strong and self reliant India.
School uniforms of various sizes are stitched from this cloth after proper processing and are distributed, free of cost, among the students in order to motivate and encourage them to attend school. Till date, More than 1,00,000 sets of uniforms have been distributed to about 25,000 students under the Charkha Project.
Under this scheme, people in urban areas, where water is available in abundance, grow "grass" in their houses and in open spaces.The grass so collected is sent to farmers in the drought stricken areas to feed their cattle. Till date truckloads of grass has been distributed through our Pune centre in Purander taluka.
Old paper collected from
people is converted into paper bags to use instead of non-biodegradable
plastic. Paper pulp is used to make articles for distribution to needy students
as an incentive to go to school.
Devotees of P. P. Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, instead of selling old/used newspapers/magazines/notebooks as scrap, donate the same to the Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation. These are then converted into such useful articles, as paper bags. Further, paper pulp made out of this paper is used to make articles such as Word chart, toys and alphabetical blocks, which are distributed to poor students as an incentive for them to attend school.
Devotees of P. P. Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, instead of selling old/used newspapers/magazines/notebooks as scrap, donate the same to the Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation. These are then converted into such useful articles, as paper bags. Further, paper pulp made out of this paper is used to make articles such as Word chart, toys and alphabetical blocks, which are distributed to poor students as an incentive for them to attend school.
Old utensils, clothing, books, toys etc, will be collected for distribution to needy students. The organization collects used (but not torn) clothes, old utensils, old text books, and blank pages of note books (to convert them in new note books) and old toys (non battery operated) and many more. These articles are properly serviced and then distributed to the families of poor students, in order to encourage them to send their children to school.
The clothes and utensils so collected are also
distributed amongst the people affected by natural calamities and disasters.
The distribution is done in different needy areas all over Maharashtra. Thus
far, around 7,84,000 pieces of different types of clothes and around 3,00,000
utensils, have been distributed to more than 2,00,000 needy people.
In addition, approximately 55,000 students from 182 schools have been given different articles, including clothing, for their use. Clothes & Utensils were also distributed in flood affected areas across Maharashtra and in Mumbai during the unprecedented and devastating floods of 26th July 2005.
In addition, approximately 55,000 students from 182 schools have been given different articles, including clothing, for their use. Clothes & Utensils were also distributed in flood affected areas across Maharashtra and in Mumbai during the unprecedented and devastating floods of 26th July 2005.
Torn cloth is used to make quilts for
the poor. Torn clothes or pieces of cloth are collected by the devotees and
converted into quilts, which are then gifted to needy workers, students, women
and old persons. The volunteers, both men and women are imparted training on
how to make quilts. So far more than 2200 pieces of quilts have been
prepared and distributed to needy people.
Under this program, candles and matchboxes donated by devotees are distributed free of cost to poor students in rural areas, where there is no supply of electricity, thus enabling them to study in candlelight.
Ahilya is the
personification of the misery of the indianwoman; caught between the injustice
of society and that of her husband. The Ahilya Sangh has been formed for
suitably equipping women with the requisite strength and resolve to counter any
exploitation and to face any adversity with fortitude. All the Indian martial
arts needed for the self protection of women have been taught to a select
batch of 15 volunteers 'free of cost'. These fully trained volunteers are now,
in turn, training subsequent batches, each comprising of 80 volunteers. Till
date, more than 800 ladies have been trained under Ahilya Sangh Project.
Each one is expected to
learn a language apart from the mother tongue and languages that are already
known. A facility to house this activity is being created. Around 1200
volunteers are already studying different Indian languages, apart from their
mother tongue which, in time to come, will
become the harbinger of national integration in its truest sense.
Every year, during and after the "Ganpati festival", the Lord Ganesha idols that get washed on to the shore on the day following the day of immersion, are re-immersed into the sea by the volunteers of the Foundation in association with the volunteers of Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management.
Work is also going on in orphanages at Kolhapur and Mumbai, where the inmates are trained in physical fitness and are taught to recite prayers. Those desirous of pursuing their education are given tuitions. Seva is also being performed at the Sion Paraplegic Foundation, wherein the volunteers regularly interact with students suffering from mental depression due to their physical handicap and help them regain their lost confidence.
The volunteers perform the following sevas in Mumbai, Pune and
Kolhapur:
- Periodic
medical examination and provision of medicines
- Jaap
and Upasana
- Conducting
regular classes for students
- Special
tuitions for SSC students
- Distribution
of sweets during festivals
- Physical
training
Daily sessions are
conducted between 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. at various centers in the presence of
volunteers of the organization and trained doctors. Till date,
approximately 2750 people have benefited from the de-addiction programme
and almost 70% (1950 people) have been completely cured. Currently, the
de-addiction programme is being conducted at 26 Upasana Centers in Mumbai and
all over Maharashtra.
Although our nation has been making steady economic progress, the state of the average Indian woman, who is the backbone of the family, does not seem to have improved appreciably. Keeping this in view, women are encouraged to attend classes, wherein they are imparted training in the day-to-day requirements of life and a positive mindset is nurtured.
This free training program of 6
months encompasses a variety of innovative activities to make women self
sufficient in the daily affairs of their respective lives. The training
includes learning to handle bank transactions, cultivating and improving
speaking skills in the English language, knitting, craft, beauty care,
dramatics, dance and also other domestic activities such as changing of gas cylinders,
small electrical solutions, etc. The main objective of these classes is
to develop and enhance the self-confidence of women and make them bold enough
to face any adversity / setback in their lives.
Param Poojya Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Bapu is himself an exponent of the ancient Indian Martial Arts (Bal Vidya) such as Mudgal Vidya, Ashva Vidya, Surtabhedan Vidya and Yashwanti Malla Vidya, to name a few.
Bapu believes that the energy acquired through these
Vidyas can bring about major positive changes in the world. During
ancient times, India was known and valued for its physical and mental health,
to which the comprehensive study and judicious practice of these Vidyas made a
significant contribution. With the purpose of bringing back the bygone
golden era and to make his devotees strong and self-reliant, Param Poojya Bapu
has personally trained the Pratham Acharya in these ancient martial arts. The
Pratham Acharya now trains subsequent batches of dedicated volunteers.
To nurture the potential and to explore the hidden talent of children, a fifteen day summer vacation camp by the name 'DhangadDhinga' is organized every year by the Foundation in collaboration with Sai Samartha Vidnyan Prabodhini. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 years are given 15 days practical training, keeping in view the overall development of their personality, that is commensurate with their age. In this camp, through free interaction and a playful atmosphere, children are encouraged to develop a positive and healthy attitude and to inculcate self discipline in them which, in turn, gives a tremendous boost to their self.
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Even
after doing such numerous Sevas,
the volunteers say that we are not social
workers...
but, we are
devotional workers...
We are devoted to our Bapu.
AMBADNYA!
We are devoted to our Bapu.
