Home About Pujya Gurudevshri “To be happy, peaceful, blissful now and always is the essence of spirituality.” ~ Pujya Gurudevshri ~ Pujya Gurudevshri Embodiment of Divinity Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is an enlightened master, a spiritual visionary, a modern-day mystic, and an ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji. Advancing the path of Lord Mahavir, He is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual organisation with 202 centres across five continents. Blending theory with experience and the head with the heart, Pujya Gurudevshri provides powerful and practical tools to joyfully tread the inward journey. He is empowering and transforming thousands across the globe today. Read His Introduction | Download PDF X Pujya Gurudevshri Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is an enlightened master, a spiritual visionary, a modern-day mystic, and an ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji. Advancing the path of Lord Mahavir, He is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual organisation with 202 centres across five continents. Blending theory with experience and the head with the heart, Pujya Gurudevshri provides powerful and practical tools to joyfully tread the inward journey. He is empowering and transforming thousands across the globe today. Born on 26 September, 1966 in Mumbai, India, Pujya Gurudevshri showed signs of divinity at a very young age. He would observe long periods of silence and remain immersed in deep meditation. At age eight, He came across a picture of Shrimad Rajchandraji and entered into a trance for three continuous days. His extraordinary brilliance led Him to master profound scriptures, effortlessly. He was conferred the M.A. in Philosophy degree with a gold medal, followed by a Ph.D. for His extensive research treatise on Shrimadji’s finest literary creation, Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, in 1998. In 2001, Pujya Gurudevshri’s boundless compassion manifested in the form of the glorious Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur, a spiritual sanctuary in South Gujarat where seekers from across the world congregate to elevate themselves. Fondly known as Bapa and Gurudev, His glance radiates love, His presence envelopes with purity, and His discourse is a call to realise one’s true nature. Following the spiritual path according to the principles of Jainism, His insights are not limited to a tradition or set of beliefs. He propounds the spiritual universal. Emerging from His experience of the absolute truth is a message for intelligent living and spiritual well-being. Infused with a dose of humour and dynamism, His wisdom is relevant and personalised to our lives today, while centred in the ancient and the timeless. Envisioned by Pujya Gurudevshri, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care, the global 10 Care benevolent programme serving humanity, animals, and the environment has touched lakhs of lives. Through the 5 S programme of Satsang, Sadhana, Seva, Sanskruti and Sports, He is galvanising the youth with a higher purpose. Through Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, over 250 value education centres worldwide mould children to blossom to their full potential. An eminent leader, Pujya Gurudevshri speaks and engages at several international platforms and interfaith events, bridging the gaps with a message of peace, harmony and universal brotherhood. An ocean of compassion inspiring humanity to seek self-realisation, Pujya Gurudevshri is a 21st century spiritual force, spearheading a global movement, while remaining unmoved Himself – The Unmoved Mover. His Message Pujya Gurudevshri offers an invitation to go within and realise your true nature. Emerging from His profound experience of the self is a message for intelligent living and holistic well-being. Experience His Wisdom His Life He is the guiding light, the paragon of devotion, the eternal well-wisher, the beloved friend, the divine in human form, the sum of all of these, and much more. His life is purposeful, powerful, and prayerful. One thing is for certain, you cannot meet Pujya Gurudevshri and walk away unaffected. He is the Unmoved Mover. Discover His Journey His Works A spiritual reformer, Pujya Gurudevshri is the beacon of inspiration, hope and awakening for seekers. He is an ultimate example of how one being’s commitment and contribution to the welfare of the world has a profound and lasting impact. Explore His Contribution x MEETING PUJYA GURUDEVSHRI IN THE ASHRAM AT RAJ UPVAN (Monday – Friday) Open for Public: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Scheduled: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm One may seek blessings for birthday, new born baby, kanthi and can come for pujan of Pratima, Chitrapat or Charankamal at Raj Upvan at 11:30 am from Monday – Friday. Pujya Gurudevshri won’t be meeting anyone on Saturday and Sunday because of Satsang Shibir and Special Programmes. Email requests will not be considered. Email / Letters Email : Sadguru.guidance@srmd.org Please Note: Only emails or letters considered important by Pujya Gurudevshri will be answered. Long emails or letters longer than 2 sides of a page will not be read. Letters will be accepted only from seekers aged 60 years and above and who are unable to write emails. (Maximum one letter per month) Contact Pujya Gurudevshri Pujya Gurudevshri takes keen interest in everyone’s individual spiritual growth. You can get in touch with Him by requesting for a meeting at the Ashram, or through correspondence by email or letter for Mumbai. More Details Schedule Sat, 25 Mar - Sun, 26 Mar Dharampur Satsang Shibir - 1Swayambhustotra Register Now Sat, 08 Apr Mumbai Pravachan Sat, 22 Apr Mumbai Pravachan Wed, 03 May - Fri, 05 May Dharampur Advanced Sadhana Bhatti (Meditation Retreat) - Sakshi Dhyan Register Now Wed, 03 May - Fri, 05 May Dharampur Sadguru Udghosh Sat, 06 May - Sun, 07 May Dharampur Satsang Shibir - 2Swayambhustotra Register Now Sat, 13 May Mumbai Pravachan Tue, 16 May - Fri, 19 May Dharampur Sadguru Udghosh Sat, 20 May - Sun, 21 May Dharampur Satsang Shibir - 3Swayambhustotra Sat, 27 May Mumbai Pravachan Sat, 10 Jun Mumbai Pravachan Tue, 13 Jun - Fri, 16 Jun Dharampur Sadguru Udghosh Tue, 13 Jun - Thu, 15 Jun Dharampur Advanced Sadhana Bhatti (Meditation Retreat) - Sakshi Dhyan Sat, 17 Jun - Sun, 18 Jun Dharampur Satsang Shibir - 4Swayambhustotra Sat, 24 Jun Mumbai Pravachan Tue, 27 Jun - Fri, 30 Jun Dharampur Sadguru Udghosh Sat, 26 Aug Mumbai Pravachan Tue, 29 Aug - Fri, 01 Sep Dharampur Sadguru Udghosh Tue, 29 Aug - Thu, 31 Aug Dharampur Basic Sadhana Bhatti (Meditation Retreat) - Dealing with Anger Tue, 12 Sep - Tue, 19 Sep Mumbai Paryushan MahaparvaPravachans on Shrimad Rajchandra VachanamrutSatsang Shibir - 6Swayambhustotra View All Pujya Gurudevshri on TV Daily 7:40 am - 8:00 am 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm Daily 6:00 am - 6:30 am Official YouTube channel of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur Subscribe View All Saints and Dignitaries on Pujya Gurudevshri Pujyashri Morari Bapu Renowned Ram Kathakar “We have all become confined in our pigeonholes, while this saint has broken down all walls and come out. One needs to have such magnanimity.” Sri Sri Ravishankarji Founder and Spiritual Head – The Art of Living “My most beloved, most revered Rakeshbhaiji. You are invaluable to this world. May you keep spreading such light.” Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji President and Spiritual Head – Parmarth Niketan Ashram “On this earth, He is a walking, talking pilgrimage. Carrying the sun of light, radiance, knowledge and completeness, this Holy One is travelling the world.” Shri Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister of India “No matter how much I praise Gurudev Rakeshji, it will not be enough. He walks on the path of right knowledge as well as the path of selfless action. 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