JAI SHREE MATA JI Sahaja Yoga Regional Seminar (East Region)&Shri Krishna Puja on 17 th to 20 th August 2017atBodhgaya, Gaya (Bihar) Shri Krishna as Virat... the divine Discretion of Shri Krishna, which is instilled within us. As you know that this is a part and parcel of the Vishuddhi Chakra, where Shri Krishna resides; but when He rises to your Sahasrara, when He rises to that level, then He becomes Virata. So Virata's chakra is placed in the head, here above the Agnya, and this Virat is the form of Shri Krishna who has risen above the Agnya. When you are risen above the Agnya, you become a part and parcel of Virata's land, we can say. Because, unless and until you are above your ego, you are still involved with yourself and with wrong ideas of maryadas. But when you rise above that and you become the Virat, the great, then you are in the land of Virata. And Virata's powers are tremendous. (H.H.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, extracts from Shri Krishna as Virata Puja, 1999) Dear Sahaji Family, By the grace of our Beloved and Divine Mother H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Bihar is blessed with REGIONAL SEMINAR AND SHRI KRISNA PUJA 2017 OF EAST REGION at Bodhgaya, Gaya from17 th August to 20 th August 2017. On behalf of entire collectivity of Bihar State, we cordially invite you to this Seminar and Puja so that together we can expand our hearts with love to encompass the entire universe, the creation of our Beloved and Divine Mother and to pray HHH Shrimataji to help us in becoming part & parcel of the Viratand ultimately the VIRAT at Bodh Gaya, "the Spiritual and Historical City, where Gautam Buddha got enlightenment ". 1
About Gaya Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the holy demon), demon (Asur, a Sanskrit word) and Gaya. Over its history dating millennia, the word asur got deleted and the name Gaya remained in currency. Lord Vishnu killed Gayasur, the holy demon by using the pressure of his foot over him. This incident transformed Gayasur into the series of rocky hills that make up the landscape of the Gaya city. Gaya was so holy that he had the power to absolve the sins of those who touched him or looked at him; after his death many people have flocked to Gaya to perform shraddha sacrifices on his body to absolve the sins of their ancestors. Gods and goddesses had promised to live on Gayasur's body after he died, and the hilltop protuberances of Gaya are surmounted by temples to various gods and goddesses. These hilltop temples at Rama Shila, Mangla Gauri and Brahmayoni are part of the pilgrimage circuit, and grand staircases have been built up to most of them. Holy Sites in Gaya Sacred places in Gaya correspond to physical features, most of which occur naturally. Ghats and temples line the banks of the sacred Falgu River. Trees such as Pipal trees and Akshayavat, the undying banyan, are especially sacred. The Mangla Gauri shrine is marked by two rounded stones that symbolize the breasts of the mythological Sati, the first wife of Lord Shiva. The most popular temple today is Vishnupad Temple, a place along the Falgu River, marked by a footprint of Vishnu incised into a block of ba salt, that marks the act of Lord Vishnu subduing Gayasur by placing his foot on Gayasur's chest. The present day temple was rebuilt by Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, the ruler of Indore, in the 18th century. Buddhist tradition regards the footstep in the Vishnupad Temple as a footstep of Buddha (who is regarded as an avatar of Vishnu by Hindus). Gaya is significant to Hindus from the point of view of salvation to the souls of ancestors (a spritual called Pindadanam). According to Ramayana, when Lord Rama came to Gaya along with Sitafor pitrupaksha (or to perform P indadanam),sita cursed the Falgu River following some disobedience on the part of the river. The mythology states that on account of this curse, Falgu River lost its water, and the river is simply a vast stretch of sand dunes. For Buddhists, Gaya is an important pilgrimage place because it was at Brahmayoni hill that Buddha preached the Fire Sermon (AdittapariyayaSutta) to one thousand former fire - worshipping ascetics, who all became enlightened while listening to this discourse. At that time, the hill was called Gayasisa. Ancient History Documented history of Gaya dates back to the birth of Gautam Buddha. About 15 km from Gaya town is Bodh Gaya, the place where Gautam Buddha got enlightenment. Since then the places around Gaya (Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Patliputra) had been the citadel of knowledge for the ancient world. These centers of knowledge further flourished under the rule of dynasties like the Mauryans who ruled from Patliputra (modern Pa tna) and covered the area beyond the boundaries of the Indian subcontinent. During this period, Gaya was a part of the Magadh region. 2
VENUE: NIGMA MONASTERY, BODHGAYA, GAYA (BIHAR) INDIA Route map : Attached ** SEMINAR SCHEDULE ** MES : Day 1 st : 17 th August 2017 (Thursday) Hawan Registration Dinner 05.30 PM to 07.00 PM From 7.00 PM Onwards 09.00 PM Day 2 nd : 18 th August 2017 (Friday) Morning Meditation Breakfast Inauguration, Welcome Address Offering of flower at the lotus feet Seminar 1 st Session Lunch Seminar 2 nd Session Tea Cultural &Musical Evening Dinner 06.00AM to 07.00AM From 07.30 AM to 09.00 AM 10.00 AM 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM 02.00 PM to 03.00PM 04.00PM to 05.30PM 05.30PM to 06.00PM 07.00 PM onwards 09.00PM Day 3 rd : 19 th August 2017 (Saturday) Morning Meditation Breakfast Seminar 1 st Session Lunch Seminar 2 nd Session Tea Musical Evening Dinner 06.00 AM to 07.00 AM From 07.30 AM to 09.00 AM 10.00 AM to 02.00 PM 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM 04.00 PM to 05.30 PM 05.30 PM to 06.00 PM 07.00 PM onwards 09.00 PM 3
Day 4 th : 20 th August 2017 (Sunday) Morning Meditation Breakfast Shri Krishna Puja Mahaprasad Departure 05.30AM to 06.30AM 06.30AM to 08.00AM 09.00AM to 12.00PM 12.00PM onwards After Mahaprasad Seminar Contribution Date Adults Yuva Shakti (From 12 to 25 Yrs) Child (From 6 to 11 Yrs) Up to 7 th August 2017 1100.00 600.00 400.00 Children s below 6 years are Free At the Seminar Site 1400.00 700.00 500.00 Note : Who want to arrive on 17 th Morning.,Paid food coupon will be applicable of Rs. 50/- for Breakfast & Lunch. MODE OF PAYMENT OF SEMINAR EXPENSES Registration amount as per the above details may please be deposited either directly in STATE BANK OF INDIA, Account No. 31230312188 in the name of H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust - Branch Boring Road, Patna with IFSC No. SBIN0001435 or By NEFT/RTGS in above account: Note: 1. After 7 th August kindly do not deposit any money or bank draft in bank account without prior information. They can pay their contribution directly at the Seminar site. 2. All the details of the registration should reach us by 7 th of August 2017. 3. The coupons will be distributed at seminar site only. 4. The name of authorized person should be mentioned for collection of coupons. 5. All are requested to send complete information of seminar amount, deposited in bank. It should be filled in the format of information attached and sent at the e-mail ID: aegaya@gmail.comor Whatsup/Mob. on 9931079760 6. For help of participating Sahajayogis kindly contact to Contacts to Help menu. NIVEDAK Kishore Kumar Das, State Coordinator (Bihar), Mob. 9431141697, e-mail: kishored72@gmail.com 4
CONVENER 1. Shri B. N. Tiwari (Ex-Regional Trustee),Mob. 9415314298, e-mail: bntiwari60@gmail.com 2. Shri JagdishMahto (Regional Trustee), Mob. 9431813762, e-mail: jmahato23@gmail.com 3. Shri Durgesh Sinha, Mob. 9334405210, e-mail: durgeshsahaji@gmail.com 4. Shri ShaileshVidyarthi, Mob. 7277385148, e-mail: shaileshvidyarthi4@gmail.com Contacts for help (Name/Mob/Email) For General Queries : Mr. Durgesh Sinha 9334405210 durgeshsahaji@gmail.com Gaya Mr. Satyadeo Mehta 9431224515 satyadeogaya@gmail.com Gaya Mr. ShaileshVidyarthi 7277385148 shaileshvidyarthi4@gmail.com Patna Mr. Jitendra Rai 9308377328 Patna Mr. Gopal Bihari 9771446028 gopalbihari@yahoo.com Patna Mr. Ravi Upadhaya 9576648745 Sasaram/Bhabhua Mr. Shivam 9304013555 shivam.kumar223344@gmail.com Dehri-on-Son Mr. Ravi Ranjan 9431820351 raviranjan.india1@gmail.com Ara Mr. Manoj Singh 9771662916 manojsingh510@gmail.com Bagha Mr. B.P. Singh 8521126975 Hajipur Mr. R.K. Nigam 7519403524 Bihar Sharif Mr. J P Poddar 9931334176 jppoddar1968@yahoo.com Barauni For Registration: Mr. Ajit Chauhan 9931079760 aegaya@gmail.com For Accommodation (Hotels/Rooms): Mr. Prince Kumar 9955575333 princekumar055@gmail.com Mr. NirajVidyarthi 7870343683 Mr.ManojVidyarthi 7870622216 manojvidyarthi70@gmail.com For Transportation: Mr. RachitGambhir 7277711614 rgambhir44@gmail.com Mr. Mukesh Kumar 8051318480 mukeshkumar.gaya0631@gmail.com For Participation in Cultural Programme: Mrs. Soni Devi 9155562552 kumariabhilashagaya@gmail.com How to reach Seminar Site? (Site Map Attached) a) Gaya is well connected with Rail / Road and Air to many parts of the country. Gaya Railway Station is located at a distance of 15 km from the venue. b) Nearest Airport is Patna - 110 KM (well connected from Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Major cities of India) and Gaya International Airport 5 KM (Limited Flight Here) c) Bus Station from venue is located at a distance of From Nawada/Nalanda side - 11 K.M. from the venue. From Patna Side - 110 K.M. from the Venue. From Ranchi, Dumuhan is stoppage point which is 1 K.M. from the venue. From Govt. Bus. Stand, Gaya - 13 K.M. from the venue. 5
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SAHAJYOGA SEMINAR CUM SHRI KRISHNA PUJA ON 17 TH August to 20 TH August 2017 AT BODHGAYA (GAYA) DETAILS OF PAYMENT Name of Center : (Kindly mention the city and the State) Name & Phone No. of leader of the group: (Who will collect the coupon at Seminar Site) OF NO SAHAJYOGIS Child Total Total (6-12 Total Amount Amount Amount Mode of Payment Gents Ladies Total Boys Girls Total 1100/- Adults Yuva Shakti Yrs) Adults (Adults) (Yuva) Yuva (Child) (12-25 Yrs) @ @ 600/- @400/- By CBS Branch of SBI UTR no. Dt. of Deposite No. of Sr. ctzn in the group Note : To avoid inconvenience, Sahaja Yogi Brothers& Sisters are requested that to inform their travelling program (i.e. Train No. & date) by email earlier. Participant s Details: Sl. Name Age Gender (M/F/C) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mob. No. Centre Name 7