*Once in a lifetime महाशिवरात्री*

Spellbound… mesmerised…awestruck…overwhelmed! So many emotions playing on my mind on today’s Mahashivaratri day! What a day… what an experience! 

Mahashivaratri is very special for all of us! It’s the day when our Sadguruji – H. H. Sadguru Yogiraj Dr. Mangeshda met His Sadguru ! It was Mahashivaratri only when our Sadguruji returned to the worldly life and started spreading Kriya Yoga for the betterment of man-kind. Every year we celebrate Mahashivaratri in a unique way. Even in the pandemic era, Sadguruji did not stop and guided us with His wisdom through virtual media. And today’s celebrations were again on a very different plateau!

A very historic day for revered Sadguruji and all the family members of SMKYF as Sadguruji bestowed Fourth Level Kriya Diksha to a few lucky kriyabans. It is perhaps the first of its kind in the world and the lucky 56 were blessed with this special gift on today’s pious day! Our deepest gratitude to Sadguruji for this lifetime & precious gift and making this special day even more special. Sadguruji remembered the very first kriya diksha (for level one) which was given in year 2001 … again to 56 people. 

As informed earlier, one team had already reached our Spiritual Village for the preparations and rest of the team reached today. Other devoted family members had visited Spiritual Village earlier and made sure that the historic event goes on well. Heartfelt Appreciation to them.

Revered Sadguruji was welcomed with traditional Arati…. The recreation hall of our Village carried a divine and special look as it was to witness a historic moment! And yes, the much awaited moment … was witnessed by all… as envisaged by Sadguruji. On today’s pious day of Lord Shiva, He elevated 56 lucky kriyabans to 4th level. The energy and vibrance in the hall was clearly visible. The special havan kund and the Diksha arrangements were indeed a bliss. I am sure sharings of fellow kriyabans will follow and you will enjoy the same. 

Second half witnessed a special Gurukul! Sadguruji shared new sacred and secret techniques with the Kriyabans! We all kriyabans know His teachings and its importance ….. so you can imagine how wonderful this session must have been. He blessed all lucky participants with Shabari mantra! Such moments are beyond words and one has to experience it! He shared new techniques which empower all to conquer negativity and also help to progress on spiritual path! The session was conducted in a new “Classroom”… where all students were all ear to him and the Master sharing His pearls of wisdom.

In the evening, we listened to Sadguruji’s Amritwani….. He wanted to place His thoughts with all like minded people and he blessed all through a Facebook Live session! We love to hear to him and He always amazes us with His knowledge! Technology provides us the opportunity to listen to Him again and again. Thank You Dear Sadguruji for a blissful evening! 

A very special day for all, but Chandrakant Ji and Bakhtu will remember it for lifetime as it was their birthday also. Wonderful day and way to celebrate their birthday. Isn’t it? Revered Sadguruji felicitated Chandarakantji, Bhaktu, Saraswatiji and Rameshraj Maddu today! Their contribution to the Foundation is immense and sadguruji proudly appreciated their roles in Foundation. ( Sadguruji….. and we all missed Haresh ji today….! It was the first Kriya Diksha havan …. Without him.) 

Sadguruji has a unique way of giving Prasadam to the family members. Today He and Manali Didi presented all the Kriyabans with a divine “Rudraksha” …. A very special gesture by both of them! Again words fall short to share our sentiments to Sadguruji and Manali Didi.

It was after almost 2 years…. We met! The mood in the vastu was clearly happy and joyous. It’s the family knit by Sadguruji… hence meeting Sadgurujiand all family members was an icing on the cake. Gratitude to You Sadguruji… for giving us so much … in one day ! You planned, you thought of minutest details, you took care of elderly, …..you did everything! Gratitude to You!! We also enjoyed the moments… our eyes were moist after seeing You and other family members! You have again made us rich… now its up to us to practice and reap benefits. 

Kudos to all volunteers… special mention of Jitendra Kore…. ! 

Har Har Mahadev! Om Namah Shivay!! 

As narrated by Kriyaban Hrishikesh Ambaye