
Maharishi Sansthan Celebrates Shri Guru Purnima with Gratitude
- 2025-07-10 58
BHOPAL: The two-day Shri Guru Purnima Celebration at Maharishi Institutions culminated on Thursday with traditional ceremonies and a focus on gratitude and achievements. The celebration, organized by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Sansthan, was guided by Ved Vidya Martand Brahmachari Girish Ji, head of Maharishi Sansthan. Today, on the actual day of Shri Guru Purnima, Ved Vidya Martand Brahmachari Girish Ji performed the sacred Guru Pujan along with Vedic chanting by Vedic Pandits of Maharishi Organisation. After that all the honoured guests who shared dias with Brahmachari Girish Ji was welcomed with flowers bouquet and traditional tikka amid Vedic chanting. In his insightful address, Brahmachari Girish Ji emphasized the profound significance of the Vedic Guru tradition, stating, "Today is a special day for the Vedic Guru tradition. Sheding light on the remarkable life of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Brahmanand Saraswati Maharaj, the revered guru of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, Brahmachari Girish said that born in a small village in Uttar Pradesh, his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath was nothing short of extraordinary. Brahmachari Girish further elaborated on how Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dedicated his life to expanding the knowledge received from his guru and spreading spirituality worldwide. Maharishi traveled to over 134 countries, introducing the power of consciousness to the entire world. He frequently emphasized the principle of "Ek Hi Sadhe Sab Sadhe", meaning that by mastering consciousness, all endeavors become successful. He taught that the simplest path to consciousness is through Transcendental Meditation (TM). Inspired by Lord Vishnu, Maharishi developed the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs, emphasizing that consistent practice of TM leads nature itself to effortlessly facilitate all desired outcomes. Yesterday, July 9th, the festivities commenced with a soulful musical Bhajan Amrit program at the Gurudev Brahmanand Saraswati Ashram in Bhopal. Renowned Bhajan singer Ms. Atri Kotal captivated the audience with her renditions, accompanied by Pandit Anoop Ghosh on harmonium, Lalit Sisodia on tabla, and Shri Amar Bhola on dholak.
Brahmachari Girish highlighted that Shankaracharya Brahmanand Saraswati Maharaj was honored with numerous titles, including "Ananta Shri Vibhushit", a distinction previously unheard of for any spiritual leader. During India's struggle for independence, Shankaracharya Brahmanand Saraswati Maharaj played a significant role in uniting people. He organized a colossal Yagya on the banks of the Yamuna River, drawing the participation of over 10,000 Vedic pundits. Such a massive undertaking was an immense challenge for any saint at that time. When questioned about the financial resources required for such a grand event, he reportedly stated that when he needed funds, he didn't invoke Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, like ordinary humans. Instead, he would directly invoke and appeal to Lord Vishnu, and his needs would be met spontaneously.
Brahmachari Girish concluded by urging individuals to divide their day into three parts: the first eight hours for spiritual pursuits, the next eight hours for material activities, and the remaining time for rest and other commitments. He stressed that if eight hours for spirituality seemed too much, at least one hour for Transcendental Meditation should be dedicated daily. He asserted that those unable to commit even this minimal time are "wasting their lives" and will not achieve true success.
Girish Ji also emphasized the significant role of many individuals, including one's guru, in achieving anything in life. Brahmachari Girish stated that there is no greater virtue than repaying the guru's debt. This doesn't require material offerings but rather complete surrender to the guru. He concluded by saying that such devotion leads to personal well-being and enables individuals to contribute to the welfare of the world.
After his address, Girish Ji presented all the yearly achievements of the Maharishi Sansthan at the lotus feet of Shri Gurudev and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji.
The celebration also featured addresses from esteemed guests. Prof. Bhuvnesh Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University, elucidated the significance of the Guru in one's life. Madhusudan Deshpande, Director of the Maharishi Multi Specialty Ayurveda Health Awareness Program, emphasized the crucial role of health and wellness in spiritual practice.