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Stuti: [(Shrimad Sadgun Shālinam…), Jaynād (1 min)]
Dhun: [Jay Aksharapati Purushottam…] - Anirdesh Kirtan Muktavali (3 mins)]
Gun Grahan: [Write down 3 qualities of people you have met, seen, or heard about this week, and share these with your family.]
Prasang Reading (3 mins):
A Disabled Devotee
Swamishri was returning by car from his daily puja venue to the BAPS Mandir in Godhra. Many devotees were waiting on the footpath for darshan. While Swamishri was blessing them by looking at them, he saw a disabled devotee with flowers in his hands. Swamishri wished to meet the devotee, but by then the car had reached the mandir gate. Swamishri told the driver to stop, and he gestured to call the disabled devotee. It took (a little) time to find the devotee. So, the attendant sadhus, who were not aware that the devotee was disabled, suggested to Swamishri that they move ahead and wait inside the mandir compound. But Swamishri insisted upon having the car reversed towards the disabled devotee. By that time, the devotee arrived. Swamishri lovingly accepted his flowers and thus fulfilled his devotion. The devotee was overwhelmed with joy because he had not anticipated Swamishri’s close encounter and blessings.
30 June 2018, Godhra
Discussion Points:
Group 1: (6-9yrs)
- Swamishri saw a devotee, holding flowers in his hands. What else did he notice about that devotee?
- From this prasang, discuss Swamishri’s character in detail.
- Swamishri is very compassionate towards all - equally. Share any prasangs you can recall of similar situations where Swamishri has shown such love to individuals or groups of people. (Kushalbhai of Australia - he was blind. Swami asked the driver to take the car close to him and held out his hand to give him the smuti as he couldn’t see like others).
- Discuss as family why Swamishri lovingly accepts gifts offered by haribhaktas, gives personal smrutis, and fulfills individual’s wishes, etc.
Group 2: (10-13yrs)
- Swamishri saw a devotee, holding flowers in his hands. What else did he notice about that devotee? What does this tell you about Swamishri’s drashti (how he looks at everyone)?
- From this prasang, discuss Swamishri’s character in detail.
- Swamishri is very compassionate towards all - equally. Share any prasangs you can recall of similar situations where Swamishri has shown such love to individuals or groups of people. (Kushalbhai of Australia - he was blind. Swami asked the driver to take the car close to him and held out his hand to give him the smuti as he couldn’t see like others).
- Discuss as family why Swamishri lovingly accepts gifts offered by haribhaktas, gives personal smrutis, and fulfills individual’s wishes, etc. Discuss any prasangs where Swamishri has accepted items, foods prepared or any form of bhakti offered, How did you feel? How does this experience make you feel when you recall the event?
Family Activity - Watch the video and discuss Swamishri’s nature of love and compassion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MasLlc-AgFY&t=19s
Summary: Swamishri loves us all and fulfils all our wishes. Everyday we should pray that we never ever do anything to displease our guru.