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Guru Puja Celebrations
The Guru Puja ceremony, held on February 18, 2024, under the divine blessings of Shree Vasudhaa Swaminiji, was a reverential event expressing gratitude to the lineage of spiritual masters. Led by Panditji, the traditional ceremony included Purvanga puja, kalasha puja, Navagraha puja, Ganesh puja, and the main Dattatreya puja, encompassing rituals like Aavahan, Aasan Abhishekam, Alankaram, Ashtottaram, Dhup Deep Naivedyam, and concluding with Arati. The devotees partook in the puja, experiencing the spiritual ambiance enhanced by altar decorations. The chanting of Guru stotrams, Lalita Sahasranamam, Devi stotrams, and Datta Arati resonated for two hours, creating a divine atmosphere and fostering a deep sense of inner bliss and peace. The emphasis on Bhakti bhav surpassed mere tradition. Swaminiji, post-puja, elucidated the significance, emphasizing the inherent reverence to the Guru tatvam in all aspects of life. She highlighted the oneness between Ishwara and Guru, represented by Dattatreya, who alone is the creator, sustainer, and destructor. The Guru tatvam symbolizes the Highest Truth, the supreme Self.. The day wrapped up with the imparted blessings of Shree Vasudhaa Swamini Ji and the unveiling of the book “Great Thoughts and Reflections, self-enquiry for all,” co-authored by Dr. Muralidhar Ji and N. Nandakumar Ji. Additionally, Swamini Ji extended well-wishes for the success of VVF’s Bal Swastya Kalyan program initiative. Devotees enjoyed a delectable lunch and Prasad, departing with hearts brimming with contentment and gratitude.
Our beloved Sai, accepted any form of worship. He was ok with no worship too. He wanted his devotees to have Faith in Him. He was pleased with love, a pure heart and simplicity. In the video an abhisheka, alankara with Lalita Sahasranama archana was done at Sai Nivas, Coimbatore.
On 1st November 2021, Maai Swasti seva team conducted a meeting with Rahul Nagar residents to create awareness about covid vaccine and various preventive measures. Mrs Girija briefed the audience about the foundation and Guruji ‘s constant guidance to the Maai Swasti Seva team. Dr Sangita informed them about various activities conducted by Maai Swasti seva team. Dr Preeti Deshpande explained in detail about covid disease, various preventive measures and covid vaccine. She stressed more on the method of wearing mask and hand hygiene. We realised there are many myths and misconceptions associated with the covid vaccine. People are apprehensive to take the vaccine. There were many queries all of which were patiently answered by Dr Preeti. The program went on for more than an hour In the end Dr Sangita announced that a talk will be arranged by the team on various health related issues. Cataract surgeries will be conducted soon, for patients with cataract. Few residents shared their experiences during covid and expressed their gratitude towards the foundation for supporting their community. The meeting concluded with the closing prayer. Snacks and refreshments were then served to all of those who attended the meeting.

Advocate Falguni Thakkar is a practicing lawyer in the district and High courts of Mumbai. She specialises in legal areas like Civil, Testamentary, Matrimonial, Property matters etc..
In this session, she talks about the basics and the importance of a Legal Will. She takes us through the various aspects of why and how to make our personal Will. A Will enables us to bequeath our wealth and property to the people or cause we want to support.

Her advice- Make it a top priority, make it through a lawyer and hence make it easier for the family.

Dr. Shubha Dhukle and Dr. Purushottam Dhukle are eminent and experienced Gynecologists with special interests in Female and Male fertility, and Geriatrics.
Awareness about Menopause and Andropause helps one understand this important stage in one’s life. Dr Shubha and Dr Purushottam gave simple and practical tips on intake of supplements, healthy diet and lifestyle changes, to help us accept this stage of our lives and move to physically and emotionally healthy years ahead.

• Yuvaveer aims at self-growth and empowerment of youth.

• Under this wing, various activities are conducted to enable the youth to have a deep understanding of their existence.

• The activity ‘My beloved Ganesha’ is aimed at giving an insight into the symbolism of idol worship in Hinduism.

• In connecting with the idol of their favourite God and expressing all their emotions through pooja and offerings, these young minds understand the significance of the festival.

• And that is just one early step before one move to the ultimate realization that the Supreme is forever without name, form, time, space and any other attributes.

Wellness series – 

Dr. Nirmala Shetty

Dr. Nirmala Shetty is an icon in the beauty and health world. She has won accolades and awards for her contribution in this area. Her philosophy is “Food is cosmetic”. She believes that all that we apply on our skin enters our system. Hence, she uses only natural ingredients available in the kitchen, for all her clients in her spas, and in all the cosmetics that her Company Nirmal Herbal makes

In this talk, she has given tips for skin care, pigmentation, acne, prevention of hair loss, remedies for dandruff problems, and recipe for natural shampoo.

Maai Aasra Maai Aasra, a safe haven and home for deserted and abandoned animals was inaugurated in July 2021. Headed by Vasudhaaji these animals at Maai Aasra are provided with Food, Care and abundant love. 
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Health with Yoga perspective – Mr. Mohammed Shabbir Shaikh

Mr. Mohd Shabbir Shaikh is a yoga professor at K.J Somaiya College, Mumbai. He is Post graduate with distinction in Yoga Shastra. He has 15 years of experience in Hatta yoga.

Here in his talks, he helps us understand our body. He also shares excerpts of the Bhagavad Gita connected to Yoga. 

He says, “Not suppressions or expressions but awareness of self is the remedy”.  Yoga is By – For- and To the self.

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