ShreeNathji “Live Varta” at His Paat utsav

 ShreeNathji “Live Varta” at Paat utsav:

ShreeNathji Paat Utsav at Vrindavan, Vraj Mandal “Shreeji Nij Niwas”, Vrindavan 

16th February, 2016; Magh Sud Naum, SV 2072

.. As Shreeji told me later,

“मैं तेरे माथे पर आकर बैठ गया था, सुधीर ने छूट दी थी, की श्रीजी जो दर्शन देने हैं आपको, आज सभी को दे दो. मैं पूरे रूम में भाग रहा था, एक बार तेरी फ़्रेंड से टकरा भी गया था, उसको बोला जाग, जाग.

स्वस्तिक को सुधीर ने मेरे कपड़े से ढाक कर रखा था, जब कपड़ा उठाता था, तो मैं तेरे माथे पर से स्वस्तिक में कूद जाता था. और फुलों के बीच भागता था, किसी किसी का मेरा दर्शन एक छोटी लौ के रूप में हुआ होगा. फिर वापस तेरे माथे पर आकर आराम करता था. इसलिए मैं तुझे नहीं दिखता था, मैं तो तेरे ही माथे पर बैठा था, तुझे कैसे दिखूँगा हा हा हा”..

“Shreeji Nij Niwas”, THE most sacred place.

Jai Shree Krishn to all readers. This seems like a long post, but do spend some time reading it, as it is a unique writing on the personal experiences of bhakts about ShreeNathji divine play with them. ShreeNathji does His leela similar to the 84 Vaishnavas, 252 Vaishnav ki varta, even today in our world. Thoughts as comments are very welcome.

Do share and spread the darshans. Thank you.

This post is in continuation from the post of 19 February 2016.

These are the personal experiences of people, written and expressed in their own words. 

As you read ahead, you will notice few things;

What they experienced when listening to the music with eyes shut ,

What each one saw in the Swastik darshans,

The different darshans each one had on my forehead.

This room transformed to the most sacred place where ShreeNathji was fully Present and made us all a part of His divine Play. All the while Gurushree was in full control of the happenings.

Gurushree, Abha, Ritesh; A selfie after we had completed our pujans

As Shreeji told me later, 

“मैं तेरे माथे पर आकर बैठ गया था, सुधीर ने छूट दी थी, की श्रीजी जो दर्शन देने हैं आपको, आज सभी को दे दो. मैं पूरे रूम में भाग रहा था, एक बार तेरी फ़्रेंड से टकरा भी गया था, उसको बोला जाग, जाग.

स्वस्तिक को सुधीर ने मेरे कपड़े से ढाक कर रखा था, जब कपड़ा उठाता था, तो मैं तेरे माथे पर से स्वस्तिक में कूद जाता था. और फुलों के बीच भागता था, किसी किसी का मेरा दर्शन एक छोटी लौ के रूप में हुआ होगा. फिर वापस तेरे माथे पर आकर आराम करता था. इसलिए मैं तुझे नहीं दिखता था, मैं तो तेरे ही माथे पर बैठा था, तुझे कैसे दिखूँगा हा हा हा”.

“Shreeji Paat”; Shri Yamunaji in the background, The flower Swastik darshans are also visible, Pujan complete.

So here are the experiences all had, written in their own words:

My own experience: 

In the fifteen minutes as per Gurushree’s instructions, when each one was viewing my forehead, I had this incredible experience.

As the sacred formations started on my forehead, I felt my spine come alive. Extraordinary energy flow happened from the base to my forehead.

I felt shivers along the entire spine.

Uncontrollable tears flowed on my face for the entire time period.

Incredible feeling of humility entered me, as I felt myself become one with Shree Thakurjee.

I felt enveloped in a fantastic feeling of devotion and bhao.

Suganchandji Kochar:

१६.०२.२०१६ को श्रीजी के निज निवास में नियम पूर्वक सजावट में प्रवेश करते ही मन प्रसन्न हुवा. दीवाल पे विविध लीला के दर्शन हुए.

स्वयं श्रीनाथजी स्वस्तिक के फूल में बाल स्वरूप प्रगट होकर दर्शन पाकर हम धन्य हो गए.

स्वस्तिक के दर्शन में फूल हिल रहे है ऐसा महसूस हुवा.

ऐसी श्रीनाथजी की कृपा हमेशा बनी रहे.

तथा आभा जी के मुख पर स्वयं श्री कृष्ण भगवान के बाल स्वरूप में दर्शन की अनुभूति हुई.

हम अपने आज की अनुभूति से धन्य हुए.

Millie Kirpalani:

I was so excited to visit Shreeji Nij Nivas and experience HIS energies. I remember waiting outside in the corridor for my turn – my heart was beating so fast my body was trembling I could not contain my excitement and nervousness at the same time. Could not believe I was one of the few chosen ones to witness this and to be actually present in HIS rest house .Thank you Shreeji for the permission and invitation .

As I sat inside and admired the amazing Leelas painted on the walls I felt so peaceful like I was a part of it like I have been there.

When Guruji asked us to close our eyes and wait for our turn to come 1 by 1 to look at what was under the white cloth in HIS shrine I felt so heavy and lot of pressure on my bindi then I called to Shreeji and asked HIM to please visit me be with me play with me.

After my 30 second Darshans of the flower arrangement of Swastik in yellow flowers and rest in orange red which was under the white cloth I saw within my bindi a Swastik and Shree signs merging it was quite an amazing vision ..

Then I got into a play of hide n seek with Shreeji I was calling out to him and was visualising him playing amongst us and hiding behind all those sitting there.

Once Guruji started the music of birds chirping my bindi area started to tingle and I don’t know whether it was my imagination or a voice frm down the hotel but I clearly heard a childlike voice saying Tum Kaha Ho !! I started to tear up and searched for that voice again while the music was going on but that was it for that split second –

then Guruji asked us to open our eyes and look at Abha. I was still in the thought of that voice I could not see initially on Abhas forehead ..

Thought I saw Lord Krishna with a flowing garment but then I clearly saw the face of Shreeji on top of her bindi ….what a miracle…. When Guruji asked us to come close and have a look I could not see infact I saw an Om but when I went back to my sitting place I saw the face clearly again !

The entire experience of being there witnessing the image of Shreejis face on Abhas forehead and having my own personal play with Shreeji was out of this world/ body – I didn’t want to leave wanted to continue my games with Shreeji.

As I came back to my room my eyes and head were so heavy I just wanted to sleep.

Thru the day felt so happy and energetic.My kids commented on how fresh I looked and we’re smiling as I was still chanting Radhey Radhey Shyam Radhey at 11.30 pm .I also felt a lot of heat in my hands till night all at home commented on that .

So grateful to my Shreeji Guruji and Abha mini Guru for this amazing spiritual enlivening visit to Vrindavan – what feels like home.

Shreeji Ki Jai Ho

Manju Jhanjaria:

Jai Shree Krishn, abha let me thank you  that I am a part of your  spiritual journey, which  from the depth I enjoy every moment.

It was so beautiful that I was there even though it was a short visit, but as Gurushreeji said the Shreeji ke Icha ke bina kuch bhi nahi ho sakta; so I was there for a day.

The morning at theShreeji neej niwas was such a lovey experience the energy was so much that we could feel it by our thoughts. It was full of positive energy which we could see and feel it.

As I closed my eyes I could only see bal Gopal and His Mukut which was very prominent.

And I saw the same on your forehead.

On the flower swastika as soon as I saw, I saw ladoo Gopal with a Mukut which was so obvious and when I came and sat with eyes closed I could just see ladoo Gopal.

Even on your forehead I could clearly see the Mukut and tilak and Gopala. It was very clear. I couldn’t believe it how can it happen but again Shreeji can do anything.

And when my eyes were closed and as I was engrossed I felt that someone woke me up wth just a soft push. And I got up and then couldn’t concentrate as then mind was conscious.

But I believe that because of your true sacrifice and devotion this is happening.

Abha, it is all because of ur strength.

But really the strength I gained in one day I just cannot believe for myself. I am blessed to have you in my life.

My path of life will never be wrong or do anything wrong to anyone as Shreeji, Gurushreeji, and you will always be there to guide.

Radhe radhe. Jai Shree Krishn Abha .

Arunaji Kochar:

श्रीजी के निज निवास में प्रवेश करते ही एक अजीब सी प्रस्सन्नता, शांति, पवित्रता महसूस हुई.

जब गुरूजी ने वस्त्र हटाया तो स्वस्तिक के दर्शन हुवे.

बाद मे जंगल में बालगोपाल के साथ बैठे है ऐसा प्रतीत हुआ. पंच्छीयोकि मधुर आवाज, पानी का झरना बह रहा है, मानो वहाँ ४ घंटे भी बैठने मिलता तो भी समय का पता नहीं चलता. ऐसी अलोकिक शांति थी.

और आभा जी के माथे पर लालन के दर्शन हुए.

साक्षात् श्रीजी वहाँ थे और हमें दर्शन दिए ये अनुभूति वहाँ हुई.

ये अवसर बार बार आये, आप सभी की उपस्थित्ति में हम धन्य हो गए.

श्रीजी की जय हो

Ritu Kochar:

इस बार का अनुभव बहुत अद्भुत था।  रूम में जाकर मन बहुत शांत था,वहा आँखे बंद करके ,धुन सुनते हुए ऐसा लग रहा था की किसी वन में बैठी हूँ,पक्षियों की मधुर आवाज़,पेरो के नीचे एकदम ठंडा लग रहा था ऐसा महसूस हो रहा था जैसे नदी किनारे हूँ।

आभाजी के मस्तक पर बालस्वरुप मुकुटधारी श्रीजी का मुख (जैसा गोवर्धनपर दर्शन हुए थे) और उसके ऊपर स्वास्तिक के दर्शन हुए।

बहोत अलोकिक, अद्भुत और सुन्दर दर्शन थे ।आज भी वह दर्शन आँखों के सामने है।

श्रीजी,गुरुश्री और आभाजी आपको नतमस्तक प्रणाम ।।दर्शन स्वरुपआपका आशिर्वाद प्राप्त हुआ।।।

Sarvesh Shahra:

When we entered Shreeji nij niwas, the place felt serene and sacred. I had not entered the room in some years and felt very blessed and privileged to be invited by Shreeji again to His Niwas sthaan..

The energy levels and the divine presence were alive in the room on that day.

The Darshan was a very nice experience and although it was for a very short time, it was divine.

I saw some light form running on the flower swastik. Later mummy explained it was Shreeji Urja running in this Form.

I saw the Shree श्री darshan on mummy’s forehead, which I have seen many times earlier also.

Post the Darshan, I left the room and was advised by Sudhir Bhai to return to my room and spend time alone and in peace.

Once I reached the room, I sat down on the sofa and felt absolute peace and calm. I went into a meditative state for almost 30 minutes; it felt like a deep sleep. I was in total peace. It was almost like I had travelled to another world.
Sheela Mepani:

Hi Abha

As we set down in Shreeji’s room I felt I was at home, there was kind of warmth. On the flower swastika I saw some movement; at that point I thought I saw Bal Krishna moving.

But could be my imagination.

When we set with eyes closed I felt some movement on my head. My head got tilted upward and I started shaking. As I became aware It stopped.

On your forehead I could see some figure which I felt it was the BalGopal I saw earlier. I started crying. I could not control my tears. This was when there was no light.

You know I do not like to talk after any experience. So I went and sat in my room. Felt relaxed and sleepy. As I write now I have goosebumps.

Tushar Kochar:

सुबह जब श्रीजी के निज निवास में दर्शन के लिए बैठे हुए थे, तब अलोकिक शांति का अनुभव हुआ.

जब गुरुजी ने दर्शन के लिए बुलाया तब फूलो में सजे हुवे स्वस्तिक के दर्शन हुए.

जब गुरुजी ने म्यूज़िक शुरू करा, तो पंच्छीयोकि मधुर आवाज आ रही थी, ऐसा लग रहा था जैसे जंगल में शांत बैठे हुए है और मधुर आवाज़ आ रही है, ऐसी अनुभूति हुई.

जब गुरुजी ने आभाजी के मस्तिक पर देखने के लिए संकेत करा, तब मस्तिष्क के बायें तरफ़ पर आकृति नजर आई परंतु दुरी के वजह से आकृति पहचान नहीं पाए.

पाट उत्सव के अद्भुत दर्शन हुए.

Aradhna Sharma:

दण्डवत प्रणाम  गुरुश्री व आभा जी

श्री जी की अपार कृपा से हम दोनो को   दो दिन का व्रज वास मिला जोआनन्द की अनुभूति हम साथ लेकर  जा रही हूँ उसका शायद वर्णन तो सूर्यको दीपक दिखाने जैसी बात होगी

बहुत बहुत आनंद व दिव्य ऊर्जाओं का मिलन एक बहुत आलोकिक घटना थी. मैं उस आनंद से बाहर नहीं आना चाहती हूँ

Thank you Shree ji n Gurushree  gurumaa abha ji ritesh bhaiya ji for all the experiences

I am feeling lucky n blessed to be there with you all.

कोटि कोटि दण्डवत प्रणाम महागुरुश्री मेरे श्री जी

गुरुश्री   व गुरु माँ आप के श्री चरणो में दण्डवत प्रणाम

सादर स्प्रेम प्रणाम आभा जी

आप  सभी को मेरा बारम्बार नमन

श्री जी के चरणो में पटोत्सव की बहुत बहुत बधाई ।मेरे अनंत जन्मो के शुभकर्मों का फल उन पलों का साक्षी बनना ।मैं उन पलों में से बाहर नहीं आना चाहती। उन  पलों को मैं बार बार याद करते हुए अभी  वहीं पे ही हूँ ।दिव्यआत्माओं का अपने प्रभु से मिलन एक अद्भुत व आलोकिक अनुभूति । मुझे मेरे जीवन  में जिस पूर्णता की  तलाश थी उस रास्ते की तरफ़ मेरा पहला क़दम यही है

कहाँ से शुरू करूँ

मैं इन पलों का बेसब्री से इंतज़ार कर रही थी  व श्री जी से प्रार्थना कर रहीथी की मेरी आप से मिलने की सब विघन वाधायाएं दूर करे व मैं जल्दी हीआप के दर्शन कर पाऊँ ।श्री जी ने वैसा ही किया ।जब आप सब से मिली तो मुझे ये लगा की मैं अपने ही परिवार में आ गयी हूँ हर सदस्य ने इतनीआत्मीयता से हमारा स्वागत किया जिस के लिए मेरे पास शब्द कम है ।आपसे व गुरु श्री से मिलने को जो मेरे मन में जो चल रहा था की पहली बार आपसे मिलना है आप को कैसा लगेगा पता नहि मैं इस क़ाबिल भी हूँ कि आपदिव्य आत्माओं के सन्मुख जा भी सकती हूँ आप से मिलने की ख़ुशी व अंदरसे डर्र भी लग रहा था की आप क्या बोलेंगे

फिर वो पल आया जिस का मुझे इन्तेज़ार था आप से व गुरुश्री से मिलना मेरे मन में वो हलचल थी जो एक विधायर्थी की परीक्षा से पहले होती है मेरे साथमेरे पति मनोज जी मुझे बार बार समझा रहे थे। फिर आप गुरु माँ व गुरुश्रीसे बात कर वो डर जाने कब ग़ायब हो गया.

अगले दिन सुबह की पूजा में शामिल होना एक बहुत दिव्य अनुभूति है आप ने जब हम सब को तिलक किया व हमें ठाकुर जीआज्ञा तक इन्तेज़ार करने को बोला तब हम सब निज महल के द्वार खुलने की प्रर्तिक्षा में बैठे थे वो पल मेरे लिए बहुत लम्बे व अब अगर सोचूँ तो बहुत सुखद थे मैं ठाकुर जी को मन में प्रार्थना कर रही थी की जल्दी दर्शन दो प्रभु

मैं हरेक तरह से शुध रूप में अपने प्रभु से मिलना चाहती थी मेरे मन ये भावआया ओर मैं बहुत छोटी  बच्चीं के रूप में उन कीं बाल सखी के रूप में उनके निज महल में गयी

जिस पूर्णता का मुझे अनुभव हुआ  मैं निशब्द हो गयी हूँ

कोटि कोटि वंदन प्रणाम ।मैं क़िन शब्दों में आप सब का शुक्रिया करूँ बहुतबहुत धन्यवाद

सभी से मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगा रितेश भैया जी ऋतु जी मिली जी आप की भाभी जी व  वो सब जो वहाँ मोजूद थ

आभा जी आप से एक बिनती है कि आप मुझे बताए कि आप गुरुश्री  से मेरा पहली बार मिलना हुआ कि मैंने अपना दिल खोल के आप दोनो से बातें की आप को कैसा लगा

जय श्री कृष्ण आभा जी

आभा जी ये मेरी ठाकुर जी से हमेशा प्रार्थना होती थी कि जो आप का दिव्य वृंदावन है मुझे उस  में प्रवेश दीजिये। निज महल में प्रवेश exactly वो हीथा I Every picture became alive in that room as he was present in that room. When guruji asked me to come n have darshan it was wonderful n amazing exprience of total satisfaction. N guru ji ne mere bhav ko samajh liya n he said ki aap ko poornta ka ehsaas ho raha hai  .Then i noded my head with a big yes .As I was not able to speak . I was feeling purity n divinty all time.

When guru ji told ki abha ji mein darshan karo, I saw Glittering golden n silver light coming out of your forehead and Shree ji swaroop was on that.

Aap ko mera barm baar pranaam. As guru ji was telling all this i felt Shree ji was present in him  When ever i rewind my memory,  it was Shree ji  who was giving instructions in gurujis swaroop. koti koti pranaam to gurushree.

My bhav as i have written was purest of pure. I became very small girl.

ये मेरी वो स्थिति थी कि  जब एक पवित्र व पाक आत्मा पहलीबार होश संभाल रही थी। मुझे ये लगा की  मेरा दिव्य वृंदावन में प्रवेश था।

And when Gurushree told ki we have to leave this room, i was feeling की वक़्त रुक जाये ठाकुर जी मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए मुझे यहीं से वापिस ले चलो अपने निज धाम। मुझे उस दुनिया में वापिस नहीं जाना।

It was my total samrpan at that point. Mujhe nahi pta ye sab jo mere sath hua ye  aap ko kaisa lage ga but it is what i felt  मेरा मन तो वहीं रह गया है।   मैं वास्तविक में सदा वहीं रहना चाहती हूँ उनके साथ उनकेश्री चरणोमें

मुझ से कोई ग़लती हुई हो तो छोटी बच्ची समझ कर माफ़ कीजिए

ठाकुर जी के श्री चरणो में बार बार माफ़ी माँगती हूँ  अगर जाने अनजाने में मुझ से कुछ भूल हुई है उसे क्षमा कार मुझे अपने चरणो में लगाए रखे
Manoj Sharma:

Jai shree krishn abha ji.

We are there in nij mahal.

I felt very positive energies there.

My mind was totally calm and no thoughts were coming in the mind .

When guru ji told we will feel Shreejis presence, I saw a web in front of me and it was full of bright peacock colour.

Secondly i got darshan of gau mata on Abha jis forehead  when she was sitting in the centre .

Shreeji in his lalan swaroop was also present there.

My total exprience was presence of positive energies

We always talk about our this wonderful  tour which is very close to our heart .

Abha ji i have no words to explain how blessed  n lucky I am feeling .

Thanks a lot abha ji

Nisha Khandelwal:

On 16th February 2016 at Shreeji Nij Niwas, I felt calmness and peace.

When Sudhir bhai instructed I saw the Sathiya made of flowers.I had darshans of three colour lights – Yellow, orange, Blue; which was moving very fast over the Sathiya in the form of a flame.

(Later Abhaji explained that it was Shreeji who gave us darshans in this Form)

On Abhaji’s forehead on the left side, I saw clear picture of ShreeNathji Mangla Darshan with silver outline of His Dhoti. I got goose bumps.

When I met Abhaji after an hour these marks, Darshans were not there.

Vrindavan yatra was a very different experience, amazing anubhuties!

Pragnaji Shah:

” श्रीजी निजनिवास ”

महासुद -९ ( १६-२-२०१६)
एक अलौकिक अनुभूति का अनुभव।
प्रथम आँखे बंध करनेके बाद … पीछे की दीवार पर स्वस्तिक चिन्ह है
उस जगह से ” गोकुल चाँद – गोकुल चाँद ” शब्दों की मधुर गूंज
कर्ण पटल पर सुनाई देने लगी.
बाद मे धीरे धीरे आँखों के सामने एक प्रज्वलित गोल घूमता हुआ महसूस किया।
मस्तिस्क और पूरे शरीर मे  कुछ प्रवाह  का स्पर्श महशुश किया.
आँखे खोलने के बाद एक अद्भुत शांति और आनंद प्राप्त हुआ।
” साक्षात + शांति + आनंद = अलौकिकता ”
श्री जी के जय हो …..
प्रज्ञा शाह का जय श्री कृष्ण

(These are all their personal writings and experiences. I have only corrected few grammatical errors).

Jai Shreeji, Jai Gurushree;

It has been an alokik anubhuti for all, and I express gratitude from all of us for the kripa and sacred divya darshans.

जो श्रम ठाकुरजी को हुआ उसके लिए क्षमा चाहते हैं,

प्रणाम,

आपकी आभा शाहरा श्यामा

A group photo of all the people whose experience I have described above.

“JAI HO”

 

 

 

 

ShreeNathji Mandir on Giriraj Govardhan

ShreeNathji Mandir on Giriraj Govardhan

ShreeNathji Mandir on Shri Govardhan: A Panoramic view.

Darshans here are of this ShreeNathji Chavi. The original Murti is now at Nathdwara Haveli. The journey to Mewar, as desired by Thakurjee, began in 1669 AD, on Asadh Sud Punam on Friday, during the last 3 hours of the night. ShreeNathji with all His sewaks arrived in Sinhad (Nathdwara) in 1672 AD, on Falgun Vad Satam on Saturday.

Many bhakts are not able to get these darshans, as they are unable to climb up; either because of bad health, old age, or the belief that one should not give shram to Shri Girirajji by climbing on Him. Please enjoy these Darshans.

 

Few details about this sacred mandir:

In 1499 AD, ShreeNathji gives hukum in a dream to Puranmall Kshtri. “Come to Vraj Mandal and build a large mandir for me”. So Puranmall sold all his property and came to Shri Govardhan at Vraj. He asked the Vrajvasi the where about of Shree Dev Daman.

Puranmall was very happy to do the darshans, after which he meets Shri Vallabh Acharya and narrates the dream. “I have sold everything that I possessed and come here with all my wealth to build the mandir as per Shreeji’s hukum”.

Shri Maha Prabhuji grants permission for building. Purnmall then requests Shri Giiriraj that there will be a lot of disturbance in building the mandir, I need your permission. Giriraj Govardhan says, “ShreeNathji will live in my heart, so all the digging work etc will not cause any parishram to me, please go ahead and start the work”.

The mandir foundation was laid in the year 1499 AD, Vaishak Sud 3, in Rohini Nakshatra.

All of Puranmall’s wealth was soon exhausted. He went south again to work and earn money so that the mandir could be completed. Shreeji refused to accept this sewa from any other bhakt and waited for 20 years, till Puranmall could complete the mandir!

Till then Shreeji stayed in a small mandir. These 20 years, Ramdas Chauvan Rajput did the sewa. Thus from 1488 AD till 1519 AD, Shreeji did His Leela from this small mandir.

The architect Hiramani lived in Agra. As per hukum in his dream, he came to Vraj and met Shri Vallabh Acharya. Shri Vallabh Acharya gave him the permission and instructed him to start drawing the plan on paper. He drew the plan of a mandir without a shikhar. But as soon as he finished drawing the plan it would change to a drawing of a mandir with a shikhar. This happened three times, so Shri Maha Prabhuji understood that it was Shreeji’s desire to stay in a mandir with a shikhar.

He tells Damodardas, “Since ShreeNathji wishes to stay in a mandir with a shikhar, it means He will stay in Shri Govardhan for many years. Then there will be attack by the Mughals, after which Shreeji will move to some other part of the country. He will stay here also for several years, after which He will move back to Vraj.

New mandir Paat Utsav

Once this new mandir was ready, Shre Maha Prabhuji reached Vraj after completing parikrama of the country. Shreeji was established in His new mandir in 1519 AD; Vaishak Sud Teej; on Akha Teej. This day is also called the Paat Utsav of ShreeNathji.

This is the ancient mandir built by Shri Puranmall. It has been restored twice since.

(Paragraph taken from our website for ShreeNathji – Abha Shahra Shyama)

Please share with due credit.

This is how the mandir looks from the inside. Many bhakts do not climg up, so this photo can be helpful.

Gurushree Sudhir bhai, Ashokji, on Shri Govardhan at Shreeji’s Pargatya sthal

 

A distant view of the mandir

View of the mandir from the parikrama maarg

A book on Shri Govrdhan and ShreeNathji details. I took it with me when I climbed on Shri Govardhan, and enjoyed taking this picture here. Jai Shree GovardhanNathji!

Gurushree Sudhir bhai, on Girirajji; with whose kripa I have been able to find ShreeNathji and bring these photos to you all. My humble pranam!

This is the book we published which has all details of ShreeNathji and Shri Govardhan.

 

 

Shreeji gives us Hukum to come play Holi with Him at His Haveli on Valentine’s Day

ShreeNathji – His “LIVE” interactions varta in today’s time period.

Shreeji gives us Hukum to come play Holi with Him at His Haveli on Valentine’s Day

“मुझे तुम दोनों के साथ रहना था और होली भी खेलनी थी”.

 

 13th, 14th, 15th February, 2008. Magh Sud Ashtmi, VS 2064

(I am speech less after this writing; no words will ever be able to describe the magnitude of Shreeji’s love for his bhakts).

ShreNathji at Rajbhog Darshans

 

… On 13th morning, around 11.30 am, Gurushree Sudhir bhai calls up, “Do you want to go to Nathdwara? We will leave today evening, do all darshans tomorrow and come back on the 15th evening”.

As the program is so sudden, I reply that I need some time to think it over and will call him back in sometime. Sudhir bhai realizing that I am a little hesitant says it is okay, we will go some other time.
As for me, I was hesitant because there are some important work and appointments lined up for the next day.
I am in a confused state of mind at having said no to going for darshans.
In an hour I receive another call from Gurushree, “I have booked my ticket on the 5.40 pm Kingfisher flight and I am leaving for Nathdwara”.

I have never ever declined an offer to visit Dear ShreeNathji, so I am upset, as how could Gurushree decide to go without me.
(At this moment I am not aware that it is Shreeji’s hukum for us to reach Nathdwara).
As I whined on the phone, my two daughters who were watching this, asked me, “Who are you speaking to and what is happening”?

 

I explained how I had hesitated to go for darshans to Nathdwara earlier and now Sudhir bhai is going by himself.
“So why are you so upset? Why don’t you also go”? I explained that I could not as this was so sudden and there were some very important appointments and work lined up for the next day

 

My daughters laughed, “You are so stupid, mummy, please go we will manage all of this, no worries. We can also help you pack. Let’s book your ticket too. Don’t worry about us. How does it matter if its last minute? We will complete everything for you. Just go, we know how much you love going to Nathdwara”. So they made my bookings in the same Kingfisher flight and I was lucky enough to get the ticket too.

 

While packing, I can already feel a sudden bliss which overcomes me. It felt sooo good, going to Nathdwara. All goes smooth, and my dear daughters packed me off to go visit my beloved ShreeNathji.
The amazing events and happening felt incredible. I felt so light, so joyous, just kept on laughing, nothing else mattered. Suddenly I felt transformed. All worries disappeared. All I could think of was to reach Nathdwara soon and go for ShreeNathji darshans.
This transformation happens in many of my yatras as usual, when I feel like a different person. Sudhir bhai says that it is my soul which takes over me in the outer world.

 

From now till the next morning it never struck me that it is 14th and Valentine’s Day.

 

Next morning, as we waited in the Haveli parisar for Mangla darshan to open, Gurushree, Sudhir bhai finally told me something very astounding, as to the real reason why we had to come so suddenly.

“Shreeji learnt the meaning of Valentine’s day from me. He sees the excitement happening all around so asked me what it actually means. I explained simply, saying that it is a day when people celebrate with their loved ones. Shreeji was very excited and then gave me hukum that he wanted you and me to be in Nathdwara for the 14th February.
“He, ShreeNathji”, wished to spend the Valentine’s Day with both of us, because we were the two bhakts that He loved deeply, in our world; Abha Shahra and Sudhir Shah. Also it is Falgun month and Holi is played in His mandir, so Shreeji invited both of us to be present on Valentine’s Day at His Haveli to play Holi with us.
That is why I called up and made a sudden program. Shreeji did not let me tell you at that time, why we had to make a sudden decision. His order was that I could only tell you once we reach the Haveli”.

 

What a super surprise!
Shreeji made Sudhir bhai plan this yatra, so that He, ShreeNathji, Thakurjee, wanted to be with both of us at His Param Dham, Nathdwara, for Valentine’s and He wished to play Holi with us at His mandir.

I am speech less after this writing. What do I say? I am at a loss of words here; no words will ever be able to describe the magnitude of Shreeji’s love for his bhakts.

 

Later at the mandir before Rajbhog Darshans, as we sat at the Dhajaji, we heard Shreeji,

श्रीजी: “देखो मैंने तुम दोनों को बुला लिया ना  मुझे मालूम पड़ गया वैलेंटाइन डे किया होता है .

मुझे तुम दोनों के साथ रहना था और होली भी खेलनी थी.

बहुत अच्छा किया की तुमने सुधीर की बात मान ली.

तुम दोनों मेरे बहुत प्यारे हो”.

“मैंने ही सुधीर से कहा था की तुम लोग नाथद्वारा आओ और मेरे साथ होली खेल कर मेरे साथ वैलेंटाइन डे मनाओ”.

Shreeji:“See, I called both of you’ll here. I understood what Valentine’s Day means.
I told Sudhir that I wished to spend this day with both of you at My mandir and also play Holi with you’ll.
I am glad that you agreed to Sudhir and came here.
Both of you are my loved bhakts”.
“It was Me who ordered Sudhir to come to Nathdwara, and play Holi with Me at My mandir on this day”.

 

The ten minutes as we stood sanmukh Thakurjee in the Rajbhog darshans, it felt as if time stood still. I stood transfixed watching Shreeji being covered with Holi colours. It was like entering into a trance.

I received the best of darshans and just stood there in His Sanmukh; feeling Shreeji’s Love as I was drenched with His vibrations; it is a very pure and sublime moment, nothing else is remembered;
Though there is tremendous crowd and noise, I am not distracted. It is me and Shreeji playing Holi and the rest of the world disappears for those few moments.
Gurushree and I stood before Shreeji, on Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2008, playing Holi with Him, drenched in His love for us.

The divyata of this moment has no verbal expression. It is only to be felt and be very very grateful for the kripa.

This entire darshan takes nearly 30 minutes. We do not shake off the sacred colours; it is collected in a packet to be distributed as Shreeji’s Blessings to close family.

 

One should not run away thinking about the clothes; in fact this drenching with colours in Shreeji’s mandir, within His Purest vibrations is one of the easiest ways to enter higher purity. Shreeji Himself plays colours for an entire month, so that all bhakts can avail of His purifying Blessings.
After this is the ‘Aarti’.

As I bow, my forehead which touches the ground is also covered with the pure, divine colours. I do not wipe it off and accept this as a parting gift from my beloved Shreeji.

 

When Shreeji wishes some happening to take place, nothing can come in between. All plans work perfectly for Him.
How it happens, Sudhir bhai tells me often I should not think, only keep faith and accept gratefully what Shreeji gives us, in small matters as well as big happenings.
We complete all the eight darshans that day and visit Shreeji’s gaushala. I had also booked thuli for all my kids.

 

I am speech less after this writing. What do I say? I am at a loss of words here; no words will ever be able to describe the magnitude of Shreeji’s love for his bhakts.

My entire love and devotions are there for Him thanking Him for this Kripa and Grace. How lucky could I be!

Jai Ho Prabhu, Jai Shreeji!

 

ShreeNathji-Time to return to Vraj Mandal?

Shreeji has been on this earth for total of 605 years; and 342 years at Nathdwara , as in 2014 AD

From 1672 AD till today, 2014 AD, ShreeNathji has been in Nathdwara. It has been to fulfill His commitment to His dear bhakt Ajab Kunwari, a Rajput Queen.

His stay here at Nathdwara is  nearly coming to an end, and He maybe getting ready to return to His most favorite place, Braj Dham!

Shreeji has been on this earth for total of 605 years; from which 342 years have been at Nathdwara.

From 1672 AD till now in 2014 AD, ShreeNathji has been in Nathdwara. This stay has been for fulfilling His commitment to His dear bhakt and friend Ajab Kunwari, a Rajput Queen.

His stay here at Nathdwara is  nearly coming to an end, and He maybe is getting ready to return to His most favorite place, Giriraj Gowardhan on Braj Dham!

Here are listed some important dates in Thakurjee ShreeNathji’s Leela.

I have tried to put it as a image, so it becomes easy to read and remember. Details on the various years are already on our website for Shreeji:

http://www.shreenathjibhakti.org

Jai Shreeji!

 

 

(Images are copyrighted. They can be used only with proper credit to the source)

ShreeNathji Darshans – Nathdwara-2

 Eight Jhankis at ShreeNathji Nathdwara Haveli:  

(In continuation from ShreeNathji Darshans – 1)

During every darshan, there is the goonj of Jai jaikar in the hall: “GovardhanNath ki Jai, Krishn Kanhaiya Lal ki jai, Banke Bihari ki Jai, Sanvariya Seth ki Jai, Dwarkadhesh ki Jai, ShreeNathji Baba ki Jai, Shyam Sunder Yamune Maharani ki Jai, Mor Mukut Bansi Wale ki Jai, Vallabhadhesh ki Jai, Giriraj Dharan ki Jai, Bol Shree Radhe, Radha Rani ki Jai, Barsane Wali ki Jai, Aaj Ke Anand ki Jai Jai Ho Jai Ho Jai Ho…”

 

MANGALA – First Darshan of the day Sewa is performed with the bhao of Navneet Priyaji. His Sthan is above the Surbhi Kund, below Shyam Tamal, at Govardhan. It is thought that in Nandalaya (at Mathura), all His sakha and gopijan will come for the Darshans of Bal Krishn. Shri Parmanand das is the Kavi whose rachanas (poems) are sung in this darshan. Shreeji is woken with the sound of Shankhnaad. It is the time when Shreeji just wakes up and there are no elaborate ornaments on Him. This is the only darshan when the Pithikaji is visible, also one can have the darshan of Shreeji’s right hand. In fact this darshan is the only one, where Shreeji is visible totally. This darshan time depends on the season. And stays open for nearly 45 minutes. Aarti is done in this darshan. Aarti is done with saat vat batti (seven standing wicks) with seven full rounds and seven half rounds. Bhakts enjoy this darshan a lot, and the hall echoes with their jai jaikar: This darshan time depends on the season. During summer darshans open late. The bhao is that during summer Shreeji plays longer and so will sleep later; hence has to be woken up later; the shringar is also lighter. He is clad in a simple adbandha. His flute is not given; if Shreeji begins to play early all would be enchanted and none would be able to work. In winter He sleeps early, so will be awake earlier for the Mangala darshans. He is covered totally in a rajai (blanket) so that only the Mukharvind is visible. There is a sigri (coal fire) lit before Him to create the warmth. Milk and Mishri, butter, milk, thord seera are offered as bhog; according to the season. The ‘Seera’ is one of Shreeji’s most favorite dish – the Mangal bhog ‘Seera’. He loves it. – He told me once in Nathdwara when we were taking the Mangal bhog Prasad.

 

   SHRINGAR – Second Darshan Sewa is performed with the bhao of Shree GokulChandramaji. His Sthan is above Mansi Ganga, below the Peepal tree at Govardhan. Kirtans and bhajans of the poet kavi Shri Nand Das is sung now. Around an hour after Mangala, is the Shringar Darshan. Shreeji is dressed according to different seasons and festivals. His entire wardrobe of 365 days has been decided by Shri Gusainji nearly 500 years back and is followed till today. The clothes He adorns once are never worn again. Shreeji is offered a garland of fragrant flowers. His Bansuri is offered now with the two Chadis. The pink Kamal or any other seasonal flower are also are decorated on His waist. After His Shringar is complete, the Mukhiyaji shows Shreeji a gold ayaina (mirror) so that Shreeji can be satisfied He is well dressed. His Venu is also offered now to Him. The moment when Shreeji looks at Himself in the mirror is not to be missed, as it is 100% guaranteed that He is Present there. It is incredible. All I can do is look at this divya (divine) happening and feel lucky to have been given this opportunity to be present here. I get the bhao of Shreeji standing with both His hands on His waist, looking at me standing tall and erect as if saying, “Main accha dikhta hun na? Meri nayi vah-vah pahani hai, ab main khelne jata hun.” (Do I not look fine, I am the best dressed. I have worn my new “vah-vah” (clothes) and shall now go out to play). I just want to go hug Him and hold Him in my arms; tell Him – “Shreeji You are the best, I love You”. Bhog is offered of dry fruits and sweets.

GWAL – Third Darshan Sewa is performed with the bhao of Shree DwarkaNathji. His sthan is in The Kadamb Khedi, above the Erapat Kund at Govardhan. Kirtans and bhajans of poet kavi Shri Govind Swami is sung now. This Darshan is the time when Shreeji takes His Gaumata for grazing.. The Gaushala mukhiya comes to inform Shreeji that all His cows are doing well. In this Jhanki, Beedaji (triangle betel leaves) and Jhariji are also offered. Tulsi Dal is offered at His Feet. Dhoop Dhunni  is done for Shreeji so that no evil nazar harms Him. After this Aarti with dou vaat batti (two standing wicks) is performed now. Bhog is offered of rabdi, kheer, milk etc. This Darshan normally does not open during festivals and is done inside.

RAJBHOG – Fourth Darshan This is the fourth Darshan of the day. Sewa is performed with the bhao of ShreeNathji Himself. His Sthan is at Anyor below the neem tree of Saddu Pande, at Govardhan. Kirtans and bhajans of the kavi singer Shri Kumbhan Dasji are sung. This is the most bhavya darshan. Before this Darshans open, one hears the call of the sewak to fetch Shreeji’s Mala quickly. It is with the bhao of when Shreeji stayed in Govardhan; the pujari had to call out loudly for His Mala; as Shreeji’s garden was at a little distance. As a routine it is followed as a signal for the Darshans to open. This Darshan is open for a longer time than all the other Darshans. After the call for Shreeji’s Mala; Shivji is called for taking ShreeNathji’s Darshans. When ShreeNathji shifted to Nathdwara, Shivji also was pratishted in a mandir near the Banas River. At this Rajbhog Darshan, it is believed that sakshat Shivji is seated on the round semicircle before Shreeji, in the Dolti Bari doing ShreeNathji’s Darshans. That is why no one should step on this circle during these Darshans. In this Jhanki, Shreeji stands with His Kamal and two new Malas (garland). Two Beedaji (triangle betel leaves), Shreeji’s Ladoo Banta (Gold box containing sweet ladoos), Jhariji are also offered along with His Venu (flute), two Chadis and Kamal(flowers on His waist). Once Shreeji is ready, He is shown an Aaina (mirror). A Morchadi (Stick of peacock feathers) is swayed from one side. Aarti is performed in this Darshan. To protect Shreeji from evil nazar (evil eye), two coins are given away to sewaks. Once the Aarti is done, the curtain is drawn for a few seconds, when one Malaji is taken away. This darshan is open for a long period after this. After this Darshan, Shreeji’s Haveli is shut for the afternoon as it is His time for vishram (rest). Most sewaks also retire and rest, as they have been awake very early. Nearly three hours later the Shankhnaad (conch) is heard again. Bhog is offered of all types of food equivalent of an elaborate lunch. Shreeji’s food is always made extra sweet and no chillies used in the preparation. His jal (water) is always mixed with either rose, Chandan or some Kesar. He does not like plain water. Shreeji, when in the right mood at times talks to me about His food habits. About how He likes milk with kesar; this happens many times when we are having tea at Gurushree’s office mandir. Suddenly I hear Shreeji’s tiny sweet voice, “Tum log yeh kiya peete ho? I reply – Shreeji, yeh chai hoti hai “Chai hai? Main chai nahi peeta. Main to kesar wala dudh peeta hun,? Main jal bhi kesar wala hee peeta hun”. (What are you’ll drinking? I reply -Shreeji, this is called tea. “This is tea? I don’t drink tea. I drink only milk with kesar,  I drink water also with kesar).

 UTTHAPAN – Fifth Darshan Sewa is performed in the bhao of Shree Mathureshji. His Sthan is at Saghan Kandara Parasoli above Chandra Sarovar at Girirajji. Kirtans and bhajans of Shri Surdas are now sung. Nearly three hours later the Shankhnaad (conch) is heard again. This is the first of the four afternoon Darshans. Like Mangala, bhakts gather outside the gate, waiting for the door to open. Shreeji is woken with the sound of the Vina. It is often around between 3.30-4.15 pm. This Darshan is open for a short time. At times Shreeji looks sleepy in this Darshan. The entire Haveli seems very peaceful and calm at this time. Shreeji’s vastra becomes lighter now. There is no Beedaji, no Chadiji, no Bansuri, no Kamal in this darshan. Two Jhariji are offered now, with the bhao of Yamune Maharaniji. No Aarti is done now. Bhog is offered of Fruits and milk products.

 BHOG – Sixth Darshan Darshans are of the bhao of Gokulnathji. His Sthan is near Nava Kund, above Rudan Kund, below the Aavli tree at Govardhan. Kirtans and bhajans of Shri Chaturbhuj das are sung now. This Darshan opens around an hour after Utthapan. During summers small fragrant fountains are started for cooling and in winters a coal sigri is burnt at some distance from Thakurjee for providing heat. There is Flower Shringar or Flower Bangala in this Darshan. Bantaji is placed now, with Jhariji and two Beedaji. Shreeji adorns two fragrant flower Malaji. His Bansuri and Chadiji are offered now. A ‘Chadi Dar’ is present on the side who dresses in a gherdar, formal attire. He is Shreeji’s guard, who wears gold kadas and carries a gold or silver Chadi. His Paag, Kamarpatta, dupatta matches Shreeji’s Vastra for that particular day. A morchadi is waved around Shreeji. No Aarti is done in this darshan. Bhog is of mainly fruits, Thor and some light snacks.

 SANDHYA AARTI – Seventh Darshan Darshans are of the bhao of Shri Vitthalnathji. His Sthan is at Apsara Kund, below Shyam Tamal at Govardhan. Kirtans and bhajans of Shri Chitta Swami are now sung. This Darshan is immediately after the Bhog Darshan. Shreeji comes back home from Gocharan and play. Ma Yashoda does Aarti for Her son, is the bhao of this Darshan. The Shringar and Vastra become light, preparing for sleep. Bantaji, Jhariji, five Beedaji are offered. Shreeji wears two thick flower Malaji, Bansuri and Chadi are offered now. A morchadi is waved from one side. Aarti is performed now It marks the end of the day. Aarti is performed. One can observe how important it is to wear gold kadas on both hands when doing Shreeji’s Aarti. The Sudarshan Chakra is also offered Bhog. The Dhajaji is wrapped around and given rest for the night.

SHAYAN – Eight Darshan This is the eighth and last Darshan of the day. The Darshan bhao are of Shree Madanmohanji. His Sthan is at Shyam Tamal and below the Kadamb tree, above Bilchu Kund at Girirajji. Kirtans and bhajans of Shri Krishna Das are now sung. These Darshans are not always held at Nathdwara. From Dassera to Ram Navami, Shayan darshan is at Nathdwara; From Ram Navami to Dassera Shayan darshan is at Jatipura, Govardhan, Mathura. Darshans are opened only after the ‘rasoiya boli’; the sewak goes on the terrace of the Haveli to call out for Shreeji’s chief cook to come early the next morning, again being in the bhao of Govardhan hill. Drums are sounded for the Darshans to open. A bhajan in the form of a Lullaby is sung. The Vina is played and Shreeji offered His Venu (flute) for the night. His Gold bed is prepared in the right way. It is supposed that Shree Radha will join Him at night, so Her garments and Ornaments are also kept ready. Shreeji wears two Malaji, made from fragrant flowers. He is offered His Bansuri and Kamal (flowers on His waist). A matching flower is also placed on His raised left hand. No Chadi is offered now. Paan Beedaji, Jhariji is kept ready. Morchadiji is swayed from one side. A sewak is positioned just outside Shreeji’s main mandir with a mashal (fire) till the end of the darshans. Mukhiyaji offers Shreeji paan seven times. We can see one sewak cleaning the floor continuously, in the bhao of Shreeji eating paan. A carpet spread on the ground leads to Shreeji’s Bed Chamber. Bhog is offered for the night. Jal (water) is filled. Laddoos are kept paan (Betel) leaves, are kept. It is the last Darshan after which Shreeji is free till the next morning. The wooden platforms from the ‘Dolti Bari’ are removed. The doors of the ‘Sinh Pole’ are left open. It marks the end of that day and all will become still and silent till the next morning, till the Shankhnaad sound; signaling that Shreeji is now awake. It is a very quiet & silent feeling in the entire town once Shreeji retires for the night. All return to their homes to come back for sewa the next day. This cycle continues every day all through the years. ShreeNathji has been here giving us His Loving Darshans year after year without any holiday or change in His routine. We may have gone through various birth cycles, but Shreeji-Thakurjee without complaining or feeling tired stands there without fail; completing His Karma of giving Darshans.

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