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The Gurupaurnima celebration was held at the
residence of seeker Dr. Mrs. Lynda Borkar. In the morning before
leaving for work on that day, Mrs. Borkar performed Gurupujan
with
the help of her husband Mr. Milind Borkar. The Gurupujan was
accompanied by recitation of mantras and
arati along with singing
of, 'Prabhu ya Maya bazari' ('O Lord, in this illusory world'), a
devotional song (bhajan) of H. H.
Bhaktaraj Maharaj. Mr. and Mrs.
Borkar experienced spiritual emotion (bhav) throughout the Gurupujan
and also, some of its manifestations (ashtasattvik bhav) when
singing the bhajan.
In the evening at 7:30pm a lecture introducing
the Sanatan's aim and activities, on the importance of practicing
Spirituality and spiritual practice
according to the Path
of Guru' grace was held. 7 adults and a 15-year-old boy attended
the lecture. Afterwards, holy sacrament (prasad) of fruit, sheera
and almond milk was offered to all present.
Some of those present narrated their spiritual
experiences and got some of their questions on Spirituality
clarified. While leaving everyone mentioned that they felt happy
during this event.
Spiritual experiences of Mrs. Lynda Borkar
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On the day prior to
Gurupaurnima I set up the place for Gurupujan and arranged
everything required for it. I noticed that chanting** was very
good during all the preparations.
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It is very cold here due
to winter. During Gurupaurnima celebration, I was wearing a
sari (a sattvik,
Indian garment, suitable for warmer climates). But in spite of
not wearing any warm clothing, I did not feel the cold.
Throughout Gurupaurnima day, chanting was good and during
workhours also I found the time to prepare and rehearse for
the lecture.
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While preparing the holy
sacrament, I was anxious that it should turn out alright, but
soon I developed the spiritual emotion that the Guru
was getting it done, so everything would be okay.
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* This year, Gurupaurnima was on July 24.
** Repeating The Lord's Name.
Display:
1. Seeker Mrs. Lynda Borkar performing Gurupujan on Gurupaurnima.
2. Attendees at the Gurupaurnima celebration in Botswana, listening to the lecture on the Path of Guru's Grace.
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