OVERWHELMED BY SREE GURU’S GRACE
SISS Study Circle Members humbled by
Guru Maa’s Visit to Chh. Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
My humble prostrations at the Holy Feet of Sree Guru Parampara.
We had the opportunity to host Maa during our three days discourses at Chh. Sambhaji Nagar. We feel truly blessed that Maa graced our home with Her stay sanctifying it with Her blessings.
With Her presence, every moment became a learning, an observation, a darshan. The house was filled with vibrant, positive energy. Under Her guidance we learnt the implied meaning of Sree Ram Raksha Stotram and hree Satyanarayan Katha culminating into Shree Vishnu ji puja and Sree Guru Paad puja. Maa also graciously, lovingly blessed the children with a special session with them.
Maa’s words echoed deeply within me: “The true utility of human life is fulfilled only when it merges back into its own Swaroop. We are totally immersed in worldly activities. We need a constant reminder!”
To hear this directly from Maa ji was to feel the essence of existence itself - we are but dwellers, passing through, until we recognize and rest in our True Nature.
Maa, may I always remain under your guidance and continue to walk on the path u have shown. Our heartfelt gratitude to Chaitanya ji.
Hari Aum!
Sudha
The blessings from the Sreemad Bhaagwat Saptaah Mahaayagnya continued for us, this time in the form of Sree Satyanarayan Katha and Puja, under the auspices of Maa.
Over the two days, Maa patiently and lovingly explained the true meaning and purport behind the Katha. This culminated in the Puja and Mahaprasad on the third day. The morning discourses on Sree Ram Raksha Stotra, were a revelation. One can’t help but be awestruck at the use of each word of the Stotra and the depth of its meaning.
We were fortunate to have some members from the Delhi NCR and the Dubai study circle with us over these blessed three days.
We missed Manishji’s presence through every part of it - but we can’t thank him enough for guiding us through the whole process and arrangements! Gratitude Manish ji! 🙏🏻
Forever grateful to you, Maa for introducing us and handholding us as we trudge through this dark labyrinth of worldliness. Your words Maa, are a beacon of light for us. We pray that you forgive our errors and continue to enlighten the path for us!
Hari Aum!
Prabhav
We are blessed to have your guidance Maa in our Spiritual Journey. Every Stotra and spiritual practice becomes much more meaningful. After your earlier guidance, I was reading Ram Raksha Stotra every morning Maa, but I sincerely hope to now connect it to all that I have been able to imbibe in the last few days. My heartfelt prostrations to you and to Sree Guru Parampara for guiding us time and again to realise our True Self.
Sree Satyanarayan Puja was new for me as I had not attended any before this. So henceforth in case I am a part of it, I will truly realise how a story which could seem something very different when we read or hear could go so much in depth for us to take it back with us to contemplate. Thank you, Maa, for the insightful last few days which is adding to our actual dharohar in life. My prarabdh has brought me under you and I thank God for everything that he is giving to us.
My humble gratitude to you Maa!
Thank you, Manish Bhaiya, for being our constant support and guide.
Hari Aum Tat Sat
Mamta
Humble Pranaam at the Holy Feet of Sree Guru Parampara.
Contact with Guru Maa makes me connect with the Lord, with more faith and sincerity. The cleansing and purification that I experienced in my heart was far more rejuvenating than anything defined in the world, as Maa led us to gather ourselves from the gross outside to the subtle within, by bringing us in the Vedic light of Scriptural Texts - Sree Ram Raksha Stotra and Sree Satya Narayan Katha, culminating with Sree Vishnu Puja and Sree Guru Paad Puja.
Reminiscing on my key takeaways - The field that I am in should be for my liberation and not for my bondage; may Lord protect me only so that I can offer myself for Divine purposes; if I am truly seeking God, I will automatically be very disciplined and cultured in my thought, word & deed while gracefully meeting my destiny, treading the Spiritual path, till my self meets my True 'Self'.
My humble gratitude to Maa ji and pranaam to Chaitanya ji.
Hari Aum Tat Sat!
Shikha
My humble prostrations at the Holy feet!
I had the opportunity to attend the Satyanarayana Katha for the very first time. Listening to it with the right guidance and understanding was truly an eye-opening experience. I now know that whenever I attend this sacred katha in the future, I will do so with the right mindset and awareness.
One of the deepest learnings I carried with me is that there is never a need to fear the Lord. What is required instead is sincerity, devotion, and integrity in our prayers. The katha beautifully reminded me that we must never make false promises to seek fulfilment of our wishes. Faith should remain unshaken, and our connection with the Almighty should be constant—not just in times of need but in every moment of our lives.
The katha culminated in a soulful puja, leaving my heart filled with peace and gratitude.
I truly feel blessed to be under the protective wings of Sree Guru Parampara and Maa, whose tireless efforts continue to uplift us and help evolve our thinking. Words often fall short when I try to express the gratitude I hold for Maa, who constantly works to guide us on the path of Truth and devotion.
I also offer my sincere thanks to Manish ji, who is truly the backbone of SISS. Without his unwavering dedication and efforts, our studies and spiritual journey would not have been possible.
This first experience of Sree Satyanarayana Katha will remain etched in my heart as a moment of learning, devotion, and deep gratitude.
Shat shat naman,
Shaila
Humble Prostrations at the Holy Feet of Pujya Guru Maa.
Daily chanting of Sree Ram Raksha Stotra in the morning with children has been a part of my life for quite some time now. It started as a daily practice, so that children memorize it but while chanting, its significance was what I wanted to learn. Guru Maa blessed me this time by taking Discourses on Sree Ram Raksha Stotram at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. This Amritam will remain with me throughout. Daily chanting will be contemplative and meditative henceforth with the goal of destroying the rakshasas within me.
Humble Prostrations Maa at Your Lotus Feet
Humble Pranaams Manish ji for being an inspiration always
Hari Aum!
Sunanda
Maa’s arrival on the first day of Sree Shaardeeya Navraatri was like welcoming Devi Maa into our Hearts. The days had a special essence, infused with devotion and gratitude.
“Sree Ram Raksha Stotram” - the protection prayed for by a devotee for his Saadhna and Spiritual growth aptly formed the morning session discourses, precious thoughtful teachings imparted by Guru Maa. Each word of the stotra was a deep dive, to look within ourselves, seeking our Aatma Ram.
Days, months and years go by chanting, doing puja, following rituals, until a Guru comes and imparts you with the right understanding and meaning. Sree Satyanarayan Katha, sessions that Maa ji blessed us with in the evening session, was such an eye opener.
The prasad of the Holy teachings are still being assimilated by me, and I pray for Her grace that I can implement them in their true essence.
Each time that Maa graces us with Her visit, the shower of blessings of Sree Guru Parampara are felt and experienced by us not individually, but by our entire family. Maa ji's every interaction with each member, whether elderly or young, is elevating and unforgettable! Humble Pranaam to Chaitanya ji, we are always grateful for your guidance and support.
Humble prostrations at the Lotus Feet,
Sincere gratitude and Pranaam,
Aadya
Ananta and I were Blessed with the opportunity to travel with Guru Maa. My humble gratitude at The Holy Feet. It has been a learning experience graced by Guru Maa’s enlightening discourses on Sree Ram Raksha Stotram and Sree Satyanarayan Katha. The core learning was that one must seek for the Truth rather than be swayed by the endless pursuit of desires. The chanting of Sree Ram Raksha Stotram brings protection from negativities gives inner strength and peace within. In surrendering at The Holy Feet of Lord Sree Ram one will be able to dissolve the ego and come closer to one's True Self. I thank each member of the SISS study circle, Chh. Sambhaji Nagar for their love and care given to us during our stay there and hosting Maa ji’s stay and discourses with so much of humility that I shall practice to imbibe within.
Hari Aum!
Ranjini
Hari Aum!
My visit to Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar with Guru Maa was truly a memorable and enriching experience. For me being in the divine presence of Guru Maa is truly inexpressible in words. One of the most joyful parts of the trip was spending time with Riddhima after such a long time as we created beautiful memories together which made the visit even more special for me. A very special moment for me was offering Bharatnatyam dance during the Sree Satyanarayana Puja in the Rajaupchaar as an offering to Lord Sree Satyanarayan. The love and affection showered by everyone made me feel so loved and welcomed. It was truly a wonderful experience and a great exposure that I will cherish forever.
Hari Aum!
Ananta
I was blessed to have gotten a chance to be in the divine presence of Guru Maa, an experience which always makes me feel closer to God and push me towards my goals. Maa's priceless advice on meticulous scheduling, focus and balance between study, extra-curricular and meditative prayer have fuelled the drive in me to grow as a person every single day.
Something to truly cherish was all us kids having a free conversation with Maa on our school lives and plans ahead and the hearty little time I could spend with Ananta where every moment was left to become a core memory. The best part was how Guru Maa made us all stay with God during Sree Vishnu ji Puja, making us understand the significance of every step, plus I got the opportunity to offer dance at Vishnu Ji's feet. I look forward to the next blessed time spent, just like this one.
My humble pranaam to Guru Maa and Manish mama.
Hari Aum!
Riddhima Tulshan
परम पूजनीय अम्मा ,
चरणों में सादर प्रणाम।
माँ, आपके सान्निध्य में जो कुछ भी सीखा है वह अतुलनीय है। माँ, हर शब्द का गूढ़ अर्थ हमें आपके द्वारा ही प्राप्त हुआ है। जो भी थोड़ा ज्ञान मुझे प्राप्त हुआ है वह अद्वितीय है। माँ, अब एक ही अभिलाषा है कि प्राप्त ज्ञान से आध्यात्मिक पथ पर आगे बढ़ कर जीवन के परम सत्य को प्राप्त कर सकूँ।
माँ, आशीर्वाद दीजिए कि आपके द्वारा दिये गये प्रवचन को श्रवण कर, नित्य मनन तथा निधिध्यासन कर तत्व को ग्रहण करें, जिससे हमें नित्य ईश्वर का स्मरण तथा ध्यान बना रहे। आपकी कृपा के बिना यह संभव नहीं है। माँ, इसी प्रकार दया दृष्टि बनाये रखने पर ही इस पथ पर आगे बढ़ पाँऊँगी। त्रुटियों को क्षमा करें।
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