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Part 1: A Celebration of Independence and Spirituality Among us is Junjār Singjī Padā. Heartfelt congratulations to you and a warm welcome. Let us all give a loud round of applause for him. I had mentioned earlier that today we have double celebrations: one is Independence Day, and the other is the avatāra day of Bāvjī Maharāj. On this avatāra day, a special presentation was arranged—a dance performance. "Jug Jug Jiyo Meśvanan Jī," a bhajan for which Śrī Meśvananda Jī has lent his voice, was performed. The music teacher and bhajan singer, Śrī Aśoka Chohan Jī, along with Sanjay Chohan, a student of the eighth grade, performed the dance. Live long, Bāvajī. Śrī Meśananda Jī Maharāj, Bhavāin Rattiy, Sanjay Chohan. Live long, Meśān Jī. Bhāvāyin Ratya has expressed his feelings. For Bāvjī’s long life, I would like to tell you that this boy, Sanjay Chohan, is a student of Class Eight. Āsārām Jī Mālī, an artist from Sojat, has dedicated his entire art to him. You can see him at bhajan evenings, wherever programs take place. The entire family is dedicated to the arts; please give them a big round of applause. Aśoka Jī Chohan presented the music and singing and also skillfully composed its tune. He has secured first place in the Lakotiya Rāṣṭrī Bhajan Sandhyā and the Parśurām Jī Bhajan Sandhyā. Please give them a big round of applause. Pleased with the performances of the bhajan singer Aśoka Jī Chohan, our Pradhānācārya Jī, Śrī Sawnalal Jī Oja Saheb, appointed him as a music teacher in the school. Hello, long live Maheśvarānanda. Among the CDs we have here, Svara Aśoka Jī has also contributed. Through this program, after the private session, Dungar Sika Jī Birajmā has presented a sum of one hundred rupees to us from Maror Jakshan. A sum of 100 rupees has been donated to our āśrama pariṣada by Jagadī Jī Virājave. On behalf of the vidyālay family, I extend my heartfelt greetings to you all. Please honor this by applauding. I have received a donation of 200 rupees for this program from Śrīmān Mahandara Singh Jī. The one who resides among us from Bāgavās, I extend my heartfelt greetings on behalf of the Āṭapābhī Viddhāle family. And Ganpat Lājī Panū, Bāvjī’s bhajans have been compiled into a cassette, featuring the vocals of Aśojī Chohān. It is available at our cassette center. In the next segment of the program... Let the tricolor wave proudly in the air, in which the divine light of the sacred sound resides. Salutations, salutations to the unwavering glory of Bhārata Jananī. A special kind of salute to the tricolor, a special kind of obeisance. These young girls are presenting this through their singing and dance: "Let the tricolor wave proudly in the air." The girls expressed their feelings for the pride, honor, and dignity of India and the tricolor through dance and singing. The next segment of the program is a dance drama in which Mahāprabhujī imparts a lesson to the bandit Jālam, with the musical accompaniment provided by the music teacher and devotional singer, Śrī Aśoka Jī Chohan, along with the acting. What is Nāṭya? Sanjay Chohan, Avatārpūrī Dasarata and Narpata Meṇā have explained. And it made him lame and weak, completely debilitated, even weaker than a milkman; so what did the creator write? Ari Prabhūjī, please come and sit here. O Mahāprabhujī, forgive me; I will never again be troubled by any evil force, nor will I ever steal from or kill any evil force. Please bless me once and forgive me five times. O Mahāprabhujī, because the Lord of the Universe, the Lord of the Universe, who sustains everyone and removes all problems, adorns all countries with pure water and clothes, and grants them liberation, and says nothing else. Yes, indeed, as soon as the foot touches, a spring gushes forth; when the hand touches, greenery blooms. As soon as the foot touches, a spring gushes forth, and the Rajasthani dance tells the story. The beautiful scarf of 200 years old from Rāshī Tālakā is here among us, presented by Kāndarama Jī Devāsī. On behalf of him and the āśrama family, you are warmly and wholeheartedly welcomed. As the next segment of the program, these three people have come to our āśrama to create magic. If you have truly heard the bhajan of Śānti, then indeed the voices are very sweet. By clapping your hands, please enhance the enthusiasm on our stage. Yes, the voices are being given by Śānti Jī, and the accompaniment is provided by Śrīmān Aśoka Jī Chohan. You will hear very sweetly with Madhura Dhvani in a very melodious voice, a grand presentation by Śānti Jī Dārā. Bāvjī Mahārāj has invited among us Svāmījī Manoharānanda Purī Jī, Manoharaṅga Sarasvatī Jī, as the chief guest of today’s program. Join your hands and clap wholeheartedly. Hail to Mother Bharat and peace to all. Please give a big round of applause once again. During your bhajan, you spoke about parahita. Mahāprabhujī has graciously invited Bāshāyo Khāṭa Basantī Gayalota to the stage for a Hindi speech. I warmly welcome Basantī Gayalota from the city. After this, the children artists will present the musical "Vande Mātaram." Hariyoṁ Svādhīnatā Divasa, our chief guest is Viśvaguru Mahāmaheśvaraṁ Paramahaṁsa. Millions and millions of salutations at the feet of Svāmī Śrī Maiśvānana Jī, and millions and millions of salutations at the feet of Svāmī Yogeśa Purī Jī and the revered Premā Nana Jī. We have gathered to celebrate the 65th anniversary of independence with full enthusiasm. On this occasion, I pay my respectful homage to those brave martyrs of the nation who sacrificed their lives to grant the country freedom. After independence, in the development of the nation, those leaders who... politicians, religious leaders, writers, farmers, and laborers have all contributed; that legacy will remain eternal. They cannot be summoned now. Today, India is a developing country with a unique cultural identity on the international stage. It is our responsibility to preserve this identity. Dance upon them, those harsh conditions of this free country that are obstructing development; it is our primary duty to assist in removing them. So come, within this spiritual precinct of the gurukula, under the leadership of the guruśiṣyas, if we remain unaware of the responsibilities towards the nation... There is poverty, inflation, corruption, and protectionism; such a nation will not allow us to live life peacefully. Our path of development will be obstructed. Along with this, changes in life are necessary. In today’s changed environment, protect the transformation. Acquire the knowledge of yoga education and keep your body healthy. Become true karma yogīs and resolve to contribute wholeheartedly to the development of society. In conclusion, my only expectation is that the welfare of the people of Bhārata be fulfilled, that prāṇa flows in the expanded consciousness of the self, and that you become a living embodiment of the future vision of Bhārata Mātā. The idol of love will be established only if it is supported by your zeal. The idol of love will be established only if it is supported by your zeal. We must now remember the martyrs of the land of Haryana; now we have to live and die only for the country. Such were the sentiments in the next segment of Basantī Gehlota’s program, with the group singing of "Vande Mātaram" being rendered. May Śrī Sunila and all the students maintain peace. The young children of the school offered their respectful salutations to the Mother in various ways. The next segment of the program is a group singing. "Life is to be lived for just one day," in which Svara gave a warm welcome by playing the jhārāta tyāliyā. Following this is a humorous play titled "Farzī Ḍokṭara Kaksā Pañcama." Students, please be fully prepared and maintain peace. "Life is to be left one day." A beautiful spiritual presentation was given by Uṣā Canda Kiraṇa, Rādhā Kañcana, and Nītu. The next program is a comedy play called "Pharjī Ḍokṭara," performed by the students of Class Five. Before the play begins, I will introduce you to the musicians. On the harmonium is the music teacher and singer, Śrīmān Aśojī Chohan; on the dholaka is Dhanarāja Jī; and on the congo is Narpata Mīnā Pankaja. Along with them, Aśoka and Prakāśa Pālivāla are accompanying. Doctor Vijjārtī, please maintain peace. Enjoy the play. Oh brother, if anyone needs treatment for the stomach... Treatment, treatment for the mother, treatment for the nose is done. I have a wound that is sick. The doctor has come. The doctor is here. The doctor is here. Only those who know how to heal come. They come and say, "What is the matter?" Oh doctor, I have a wound on my hand that does not heal. I cannot eat anything, I cannot eat bread, I cannot drink water. I have taken medicine but it does not get better. What should I do? Now let’s examine this. I understood the illness, but it will take five forms. Oh doctor, prepare twenty-five remedies, give me five forms. If one girl is saved daily, that is good, that is good. So, your loss has been averted. Oh doctor, if the animal of the cockroach goes to the wall, then it is your loss; your loss is the wall itself. Oh doctor, no one said it was the wall. No, when we speak, the answer is yes, keep saying yes, yes, the wall itself, the wall itself, yes. So surely your yes has been broken. Yes, the wound is yours, it is indeed yours. Go and bring a rope and a broom right now, treat it immediately. Hey, you rascal, go get the rope and broom. Here, Doctor Sāhib. From today onwards, you have become fully qualified doctors. These syringes, these injections, these pills, these medicines—you can now go anywhere and provide any kind of treatment. Doctor, there is no remedy here, please get this treated. Yes, alright, alright. Doctor, there is no remedy here, please get this treated. Yes, alright, alright. Doctor, sir, oh doctor sir, who is it? Brother, who is it? Just a little, just a little. Yes, coming right now. What is the matter, brother? Doctor sir, my patient, please check him a little. Alright. Where is it? Your Mājhī Ḍogrī is very much there. Yes, it is fine, this is the way. So, did your mother go to the fence? Doctor, what are you saying? So, should I stay in this condition or should I go home? Oh no, when we speak, respond with yes, yes. Yes, yes, it went, it went onto the fence. Doctor, is it your honor? The fence definitely belongs to you. Alright, go bring another rope and a clip. Let’s settle this right now. Tie the rope around the neck, take the clip on the rope, tie the rope here. A little tight, a little tight, not too much anywhere, just a bit of control. Hey, are you a doctor or what? Oh dear, my mother is here, Mīnā is here, my mother is here, the hover car has gone. For this, you are in my heart, you are in my heart. Then the high call comes, the thing goes, and the burden is heavy, the burden is heavy, very heavy... Logarī. The beautiful presentation of the fake play by the fake doctor was completed on the stage. Let us give a big round of applause for the little boys and girls. Special thanks to Nārāyaṇa Lāla Jī Āserī and Sukhadeva Jī for their cooperation in concluding this program. In the next segment of the program, there will be a Sanskrit speech by Mañjū Navama Bā. All the students will sit down comfortably, sit on the floor, no one will stand. Teachers, please request your colleagues to kindly assist in organizing the arrangements. The Sanskrit language program will continue from Mañjū November onwards. The patriotic people will sing songs like "Nīle Godērā," "Aśvār Mārā," "Mevāḍī Sardāra." Bahurilāla Jī Cauhāna, who is from Pālī, has contributed 101 rupees. They have given for the nāṭikā, so please give them a strong round of applause. Dr. Mehas Giri Jī from Gurugrāma, he is not a fraud, he is a genuine doctor, a good doctor. Give him a strong round of applause. In the rhythm, all are elder, younger, brothers, and sisters. Today, I stand before you all in this gathering, where mother, birth, earth, heaven, and the realms are glorified. I have a desire and hope to speak on this subject, to bring peace through meditation. In this world, the mother is indeed the mother, the earth is the earth—this is the truth for everyone, O thoughtful ones. Wherever there is birth, the earth is the birthplace of the seven births of man; it becomes the vessel for the support of all deities. We, who are natives of this land, we are Indians, and even now we are independent in this world. India, which is under our control, is now the mother of the country’s progress. The feeling of devotion to the country is important and necessary. It is only through the feeling of devotion to the country that the progress of the country is achieved. When one advances, the things created by one’s own country become useful; when one is steadfast and truthful, even prāṇa itself serves as a mother to protect the earth. When all the people of the country become like this, then the country indeed attains progress. O mother India, the language is Sanskrit, and the mind is pure. The program presented from November included a patriotic folk song performed by "Nīle Godērā," "Aśvār Mārā," and "Mevāḍī Sardāra," with vocals by Vipinadala Siṁha and Ansumāna Siṁha. There is such a brave son like Rāṇā Pratāpa. There is such a brave son like Rāṇā Pratāpa.... Such a son... You have given one hundred rupees. People of patriotism sing songs, and in Svāra, the Mewāṛī chieftain Bavarilāla Jī Lakhera Sāhab has given both children one hundred rupees each. Goshvāmī Jī. The young boys of Mahārāja Koṭa have also given three hundred rupees. Respected guest Svāmījī Manoharānanda Jī of Puṣkara, please bless us with your words of wisdom. Let us give a big round of applause for Śrīmān Svāmījī Manoharānanda Purī Jī, Puṣkara Vidyārthī. Please give a big round of applause. Karṇī Mabhedaṁ, Jad Jaṇḍakara Paham Hasteśvatī Kāmalikaṁ, Viḍdhatiṁ Padmāsane Sansthitam Vandetaṁ Parameśvarīṁ Bhagavatīṁ, Buddhi Prādāṁ, Sāradaṁ dheyaṁ sadāṁ paribhavaghnamabhīṣṭadohaṁ tīrthāspadaṁ śiviviriṁcinutaṁ saralyaṁ vṛtyārtihaṁ praṇatapālabhavābdhipotaṁ bande mahāpuruṣute caraṇāravindaṁ Bowing at the holy feet of the revered Svāmī Dīpa Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān and at the holy feet of the eternal Śrī Svāmī Mādhvānana Purī Jī Maharāja, I remember this morning the revered Parvārāja Kācārya, the Vedic scholar devoted to Brahman, the venerable Śrīmat Mahāmanale Svāmī Maheśvānana. The devotees who have come from the city, and the doctors who have come from Haryana and Gulmarga, the teachers here, the teachers who embody Sarasvatī, and the students present in our assembly—today, the day we are celebrating is the 65th Independence Day. You all have... In memory of those who liberated the country, you have presented various forms of plays, patriotic songs, and many arts. Many great souls contributed to freeing our nation. Even today, this country remains the land of Mahātmas, sages, and seers. What kind of country is this? The Mahāprabhujī even today desires that this country progresses, prospers; many gurukūlas have been established, Sanskrit schools have been founded by the Mahatmas. Even in the cold regions, through Mahārāṣṭra, within Rajasthan, in Pālī Jīṣṭica, the Śrī Viśva Dīpa Gurukula Vidyālay has been established. Here, students from all over the world come to study, meaning this lamp that is burning illuminates the entire world and the entire nation; this is their sentiment. But as the child said earlier, do we truly want the development of the country? How can the nation progress? Today, there are some pressing issues—corruption is widespread, poverty has not been completely eradicated, and the education we provide is not up to the mark. We are not even receiving teachings in that manner in our country. The system that was arranged for reservation in the census is still causing many competitions and various disputes. The country is still influenced by those who were foreign, who were outsiders. Those who had reduced the country to merely a slave of monetary value have taken away the essence from here. Today, even the people of our own country who are accumulating wealth are just a few. The country must pay attention to this problem. Some people are still striving and protesting in this regard, and we too must continue performing our duties. Bhagavān has said in the Gītā: "karmaṇye vādhikāraste mā phaleṣu kadācana mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo ’stvakarmaṇi." This means you should remain detached while performing your actions. Do not desire the fruits of your actions, but do perform your duties. Even today, we perform actions, yet we first think about whether we will receive the fruit of those actions or not. But the Gītā scripture does not say that; it says we should perform karma. By performing karma, our country will progress. Some people think whether doing this will be good or not. So, without taking much time, I would like to say that at Mahārājī’s sacred feet, these great souls have established an āśrama as a form of support. This is the answer. The increase of this should continue; it should be accumulated, blossomed, and flourished. And the children who come here should carry the teachings and the initiation of this place throughout the world, spreading and promoting it. I wish for this. And to our workers here who have given these children such good saṁskāras, Mahārājī... Here, there are excellent gaushalas, hospitals, schools, and hostels, all functioning as gurukulas. The Indian culture you consider is not just education; today, in what has become modern education, there should also be our values and conduct, proper behavior and thoughts. Many people have children studying in these schools who... They do not even bow to their father today; they have forgotten him and live their lives like animals. This is a life of ignorance—no knowledge, no austerity, no charity, no wisdom, no virtue, no dharma. In the mortal world, the burden of beings—how are they on this earth? The burden of beings, moving about in human form, wander like animals. Part 2: The Essence of Dharma and True Freedom We have merely taken on a human body—eating, drinking, enjoying, and living on this earth. But among human beings, those who follow dharma are more special. Those who, like animals, merely act like humans are lesser, while those who practice dharma and pursue knowledge are greater. Those who practice bhakti, who serve, and who care for society as their own mother and father are greater still. This is not merely about religion; one must not live like an animal. If someone is devoid of dharma, devoid of righteous karma, and devoid of good conduct, that person is called an animal. In their attachment, they forget the nation, society, knowledge, and everything. The sages among us have said that those who are attached to worldly objects and who desire them are like animals. Even birds seek liberation, which is detachment from worldly objects. What is liberation? It is detachment from objects. The objects themselves are not so dangerous, but attachment to objects is the most dangerous. We are not saying that you should not wear good clothes or eat good food. Do not focus obsessively on the good things, but let go of the attachment, the passion, and the constant contemplation associated with them. Today, our great souls have made tremendous sacrifices. Bhagat Singh was hanged; he was put to the gallows. Subhas Chandra Bose… people today have no knowledge of where he went or what happened; no one knows. Meanwhile, this was created—Mahatma Gandhi was shot, and in the end, he uttered "He Rām." This is the liquid truth: just as liquids flow, so does death flow; birth flows just as liquids do, and thus they dissolve. No one thinks that the body into which we are born is destined to perish, but great souls, ṛṣis, and scholars do not grieve over this. It is like what the children were singing: we come into this world and then we go; this will remain. But go and do something for the country, do something for society. What our great Mahāpuruṣas have done has lasted through countless ages, as long as the sun and moon exist. As long as the moon remains and this earth exists, we cannot forget these great souls; we are indebted to them. That is why people repay their pitṛ ṛṇa (debt to the ancestors) by having children and getting married, thereby fulfilling their duty. But the debt to the devas, the ṛṣis, and the gurus cannot be repaid. This is profound. Why does it not happen? Because within us there is no renunciation; within us there is no surrender. I have met Mahāprabhujī after many years. When I first came, there was never such discussion, nor such immense love for Mahāprabhujī and the saints. But today, their sādhanā, their tapasyā… from among them we… Do take it as well. Just as in our scriptures, Bhagavān has said—Bhagavān Śaṅkarācārya says—the Bhagavad Gītā is a little like drinking a drop of Gaṅgā water or a grain of rice. If you take even a tiny drop or a little grain of Gaṅgā water… what we call: Dhyāna mūlaṁ guror mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guror padam, Mantra mūlaṁ guror vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ guror kṛpā. If you desire liberation, if you seek mokṣa, then meditate on the Guru. In this sacred land of Bhārat Mātā, elaborating extensively, there are many things to understand and also to follow. For that, we must have the right foundation. So, the current challenges of the nation, by the grace of these great souls—and I offer my continuous salutations and obeisance to all these great souls—can be overcome. Whoever it is, let them continue this work, illuminating the country as a beacon of knowledge. Let us truly consider our independence genuine only when we are free from corruption, terrorism, and these existing evils, and when we see everyone as equal. In your discourse, you have explained that on this day, for the country… Let us bow to the martyrs who sacrificed themselves, offer true homage to them, remember those letters that are embedded in the foundation, remember those martyrs who remain unseen. In your discourse, you mentioned that in today’s environment where unrighteousness is increasing, we must indeed call upon them. Shall we sell the earth? Shall we sell the sky, the rivers, streams, mountains, and gardens too? Support us, O brave sons of India, for happiness and celebration, for communal singing and dancing. How shall I come, O Kanhaiyā, to your Gokul city, where the very essence of the land sings, "Tina, Meena"? There is joy and celebration, and the children, boys and girls, are dressed in special attire. I would like to explain the theme of this bhajana to all my partners: all the gopīs are requesting Lord Kṛṣṇa, asking how they can reach Your very, very distant destination, and that You must grant it. Whatever problems arise, if they are reaching your destination, then there are many problems, and you must resolve them. So they are all requesting Lord Kṛṣṇa to reach the destination. Hari Om. Good afternoon and many greetings. Most honoured, respected, and glorious Holy Gurujī, all respected saints, Swāmī Premānandajī, Swāmī Yogeśvarī Jī, all devotees, respected principal, and dear brothers and sisters. Today we have all gathered here to celebrate our freedom and pay homage to the martyrs, the truest essence of our sacred land, who sacrificed their lives to end this long-standing bondage. We attained our freedom on this day, and it was commemorated in history with golden verses. Since then, every year we celebrate this day with great joy. Not only great men like Mahatma Gandhi, but humble people such as farmers, teachers, businessmen, writers, poets, and students also joined the freedom struggle. So we can say that we attained this freedom after a long and arduous struggle. Many lost their precious lives, their beloved ones. Many sisters were left brotherless, many mothers childless, many wives widowed. It was a long ordeal, long suffering, long agony that our motherland silently endured. Blessed is our motherland, blessed are our forefathers who struggled hard to grant us justice and freedom. Today, we live in a free environment. We have the right to justice, the right to liberty, the right to equality, and the right to sovereignty. But oh! Today we are mentally slaves to many evils among us; though physically we are free, mentally we still live in slavery. The darkness still resides within us. We have forgotten the true essence of freedom. Today we are not united as we ought to be. We are divided on the grounds of colour, caste, religion, and so forth. We must take an oath today that we will uphold our freedom, living in harmony and peace. It should deeply settle in our hearts that our nation carries a rich culture within its womb. We are adorned with paramātmik culture, paramātmik philosophy, so we must be united and we must be open-hearted and open-minded, so that we may take pride in being truly free. Again, I pay my homage from the depths of my heart to my motherland, the whole of India. Jai Hind, Jai Bhārat. Following the speech of student Govin Singh, our āśrama’s Śrīman Jagadīśa Jī Garga has presented a solar-shaped proṣṭana rāśi. On behalf of the Vidyālay family, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you all. Let us all applaud and raise our voices in joy. In the next segment of the program, a collective patriotic song with a very sweet tone, "Ae Mere Pyāre Vatan," will be presented. To honour this, I am inviting Kushpa Bayal, Yashoda, Sapna, Ehmalta, and Ehmal Priyanka to the stage. Swayog Deren Asogi Chohan. The theme of this song is connected with the soldiers, those who are at the border and are serving our country with their complete dedication. So this song reveals everything—how deeply they love their country and how much dedication they have for the country and its people. Hari Om. Impressed by the beautiful presentation of the girls, Bahuralal Jī Lakhera Sāheb has generously donated an amount of 251 rupees as encouragement. The Vidyālaya family extends their heartfelt gratitude to you all. Let us give them a big round of applause. In the next segment of the program, there will be collective singing and dance. Bhāhiyā Jādan Dhām has come with "Jo Re Ye," an original composition, with vocals by Vaini Pasājī Josī. Present are Bhumikā, Teṇū, Nilam, Kīrtī, and Naraṭyā, along with Manisā and associates. Jāḍan Dhām has arrived with enthusiasm. After this, we are ready for the English speech by Pankaj Garg, a graduate and a student of the arts faculty of the college, Pankaj Garg. Now presented is the trance singing and the night festival at Jāḍan Dhām, in full swing. Through this, all these students are extending invitations to the people to come to the garden. In this, they have tried to explain the entire details of the āśrama and the activities that are taking place within it. They are explaining everything about this. Hari Om. His innocent words delighted everyone’s hearts, and the girls performed a very beautiful dance. Once, after applauding, he encouraged all the artists. These Rajasthani people, impressed by the dance, presented an amount of one hundred rupees as a token of appreciation. This sum of one hundred rupees was given by Śrī Oṭārām Jī, a lecturer from the History College Department. An amount of 201 rupees has been received from Śrīman Jumarlāl Jī, and an amount of 100 rupees from Śrīman Punrām Jī on behalf of the Viddhele family. This is a financial tribute to the Māndu Bāwos who enhance the Tabām procession. For the next series of the work, I am dedicating the Panchak Garg centenary art girl with the name Sarasād. The student Pankaj Garg from the school delivered a speech in English, in which he mentioned that Vishwaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Śrī Mirśan Hazam Hazam Ro, and the main contribution in this was given by the teacher, Kusum Lata Jī from the sixth grade. Please do not stand on the stage. Just as on the stage, the reserved seats are for speakers, there is a difference in understanding. Some understand something for themselves, others for different reasons, but the same applies at home. It is not about bringing it up here. Kumbha Melā, Jadan Purī Jī, Śrī Madhavānanda Purī Jī, Śrī Madhavānanda… The little one is going, yes, go, go. Hey, I told you ten times, if I am going, then I am indeed going. I am focused, I am going, I am going, I am focused. Hey, someone go, at least go for something. Hey, stubborn one. Mother, I go to you, I go to you… Oh, if someone wants to do something to us, just cut the hair; then it will be fine. Yes, if someone wants to do something, let them do it—cut the hair, cut it. I asked in the neighbourhood if anyone could do it. Hey, is there anyone? Bābā Jī, what have they done to me? They have kept my belongings, yes, they have kept my turban. So, for me… If the stream stays in one place, it cannot flow out. Oh, why did it go? Because the dam was not maintained. Life is like a mother; if the mother is not cared for, what will happen to the children? What is there to fear? If the dams are broken, the fields will not be ruined. It must be done properly. So, we have to use it; we have to call the experts from China. Who are the experts from China? They are the ones who cut the hair of the dams. Alright. So first, at my home, I would take the money, and I would say to that money, "You are the money," and I would hang the money and the head… Sanskrit and Hindi terms include: cakra, prāṇa, kuṇḍalinī, ātmā, Brahman, saṃskāra, namaste, praṇām. The children said, "Should I give you the school page? Let me go to school secretly, quietly. Go and study, go to school. Hey, go! If the old well is dry, then how will I go to school? I have a little knowledge, I will sit with the children, but I will not go to school." When there is Prahlād, only then does the tempo start moving. It keeps attacking continuously. You sent him to school, but what did he do? He just wasted the whole year. Now the boy has come out of the house. You sent him to school, but you didn’t send him to the right place, son. Come, come… come! Hey, what kind of game is this of yours? Hey, what kind of game is this of yours? So, children… Sanskrit and Hindi terms include: cakra, prāṇa, kuṇḍalinī, ātmā, Brahman, saṃskāra, tamas, dharma, śakti, kīrtan, oṁ, namaste, praṇām. No, the school didn’t give it, the school gave the page. If the school gave the page, then what could I do? There is some attachment to the rāga of the boys, yes, the rāga of the boys. What have I done to the boys? Whether to eat or drink is subtle. So, if someone takes the rāga, then why do we blame others for it? This play is teaching us that education is essential, and we must comprehend the things that are being imparted to us. In this play, one son is going to another city for earning, and he tells his wife that she must also take care of her mother. So whatever action she is applying to their sons, the same she must apply to the mother. So after some time, their sons were getting many more lice in their hair, and then he called the barber and told him to just remove their hair. The same action he is applying to her mother, and all the hairs of the mother are also being cut down. So this was the main problem—that the understanding was not proper, and whatever things they had to apply only on their son, she was applying all those things on her mother-in-law. This was not good; it was only due to the lack of education. This point was conveyed through this play, Āryam. These steadfast warriors, known as Jodharana Pitalsa, awakened a unique spirit of freedom. They clashed fiercely with the enemy, their battle cries echoing like the threads of silk and turmeric. Countless tales are told of their valor. Fly high, beloved Rajasthan, vibrant Rajasthan, proud Rajasthan. I carry the homage of the people of Rajasthan within me. I am inviting the girls of the school—Lekha Srimālī, Nirmalā, and Indubālā—to sing praises in melodious voices: "Raṅgīlo Rūḍo Rājisthān, Māro Pyāro Rājisthān." I am going to invite Dr. Mahesh Giri Jī, the National Director of Akhil Bhāratīya Daśnāma Goswāmī Samāj, to come to the stage and inspire us with his sentiments, Dr. Mahesh Giri Jī Mahārāj. After him, be ready, Bumeka and his friends, Kanakansu Gunje Rajasthan. Oṁ Namo Nārāyaṇya. Salutations at the feet of the most revered Mahāprabhujī Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Jī Bhagavān. Salutations at the feet of the most revered immortal and eternal true Gurus. Salutations at the feet of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya Bhagavān. And today is the 65th Independence Day of our country. Salutations at the holy feet of the Father of the Nation, Mahātmā Gandhi, and all the martyrs. Repeated salutations to the revered Paramahaṁsa Vishwaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Svāmī Maheśvaranan, the head of this āśrama and various institutions. Our most revered Shānt Puṣkar has arrived. Heartfelt salutations to Śrī Manorārnan Sarasvatī Jī. Sincere salutations to the most revered disciples of Maharashtri, Śrī Yogendra Purī Jī, Prem Purī Jī, and all other disciples. All the ashram administrators, principals and professors of educational institutions, and children, see what a remarkable coincidence it is today: it is the Independence Day of our Indian nation, the birth anniversary of our Vishwaguru Mahārāj Śrī, and the third coincidence is that today is Monday, the day of Śaṅkara. It is the day of Bhole; see these three auspicious conjunctions. And all these children from the institutions of Mahārāshtrī have given such excellent presentations. I sincerely thank these children and their teachers. They have covered almost all topics—education, doctorate, and patriotism. You see, perhaps some people are not aware that sādhu saints have contributed immensely to our freedom. The representatives of the English government here had sent many reports stating that while they could deal with the common people, the sādhu saints, the Nihangs, were involved in the movement. They make attacks and retreat into their forts; their presence is needed for this country and the world. I would say that Mahārāshtrī presented very simply and with a very pure heart. The presentation was so simple and so good in English, Sanskrit, and Hindi. The Sanātana Dharma is supreme, and it is our true dharma. Let me explain a little with your permission, Mahārāṣṭrī. If you observe carefully, Sanātana Dharma can also be called the natural dharma and the human dharma. In our culture, it is not just for oneself but for the destruction of adharma and the eradication of evil tendencies. May there be welfare for the world; there is no religion that does not say this phrase—may there be welfare for the world, may there be goodwill among all beings. Beings are not only humans but also other living creatures. Even on an ant, our dharma places restrictions. Bhagavān in the Gītā says, if you plant so many trees, your sins will be destroyed. This alone… This is the true dharma. And to speak frankly, in the year 1914, when Swāmījī Vivekānanda stood there and defined the dharma of this country, he said no religion calls everyone brothers and sisters; only the Hindu dharma calls everyone brothers and sisters. So today, see, I am following that very paramparā. I understand, today in that very paramparā, our Vishwaguru, Paramahaṁsa, Mahāmaṇḍala—look at our dharma, the young generation of our dharma—there was a discussion about yoga. Yoga is not merely an exercise; it is not just any exercise. Beyond yoga, which relates to our mentality, what we call the tanmātrika tantra or the nervous system, there is only one yoga… Your body will get exercised, the muscles will be exercised, but the one that controls us, the head that governs us, the exercise of that, the exercise of the nervous system, that is the essence of yoga. Part 3: The Essence of Yoga and Dharma The meaning of yoga is union, connection. In common language, it is said that it is initiated in the mind, just by thinking. Observe how this is slow action, and fast action provokes anger. From yoga, we experience peace. Today, Mahārāṣṭra is proudly waving the flag of yoga. This, to me, is truly a matter of Bhagavān. Mahārāṣṭra has embraced it, Mahārāṣṭra’s disciples have embraced it, and we too have embraced it wholeheartedly. Let me tell you the significance of the Bhagavāra. Along with the Pītāmbara, in Hindu dharma, our children sit with the Pītāmbari. The Bhagavāra also holds great importance with this Pītāmbara. See, it is a symbol of spiritual vision in Bhagavān, a sign of faith, so we will offer it our salutations. It holds no significance related to lifespan for us. No, not at all. Beyond the life of worldly entanglement, even in the life of sanyāsa, that too is venerable for us. A five-year-old child wearing that color, the saffron, is held in great respect by humanity throughout this entire world. And because of this, the Daśanāmī, we are in the state of worldly entanglement, Mahārājī, in sanyāsa, and we are in entanglement. We also wear a single garment, so we wear one garment. Our foundation is Maharāj Śrī. Today, I have received this here, by the grace of Maharāj Śrī, by the grace of Bhagavān. It is only by the grace of Maharāj Śrī that one gets to have the darśan of saints. Last night, there was a discussion about saṅga and kuśaṅga, very much so. A good thing was being said, that by attending satsaṅga alone a person’s welfare is ensured. And today I say this, even if one cannot obtain any mālā, these five types of people I am mentioning—five in number—are all included: parents, and Sadgurū. In Sadgurū, all come—sādhu saints also come, ācārya and others all come. Those who are Sadgurū, parents, Sadgurū... Do not think that the freedom we have gained today is permanent. If you remain virtuous, understand this, and perform good deeds, working for the country, then it will remain permanent. Otherwise, if vices arise within us, this freedom will slip away from us. For this, there are so many noble souls; Maharāj Śrī is present here today, shining brightly. In the grand scheme, all of you are very fortunate to be meditating on their śrī caraṇas and attaining jñāna. Just look at this country—someone said that it is being blessed by their grace. Therefore, we should honor them, serve them according to our capacity, each person in accordance with their ability. Who desires that we honor and serve them, acquire their virtues, and engage in satsaṅg with them? In this way, in Vārāṇasī and Kāśī, where Viśvanāth has been worshipped for ages—Viśvanāth meaning the Lord of the universe—there is only one such temple known by the name Viśvanāth. He is the Lord of this universe, and He is present everywhere. As far as culture is concerned, and the oldest human genes found were from India first. This human body itself was born in India, and as our ṛṣis, munis, and our Maharāj Śrī, their representatives sitting here, have been explaining, those very things—now see, gradually... You need to have the vision, and I will say this to the children and to all the companions here: whoever is capable as a human being, see why the human life is the best. No other creature says this; we ourselves say, we are greater than the other living beings. We ourselves say that... So, you may even raise birds, or ants, raise them all, that does not make us great. What makes a human great is not that, but through altruism, through dharma, through service. A human becomes great by these qualities, nothing else. Otherwise, look at other beings, Maharāj Śrī, as I have often said in a very straightforward manner before. I have met him two or three times and have also listened to his very good discourses through television. Today, I have had the opportunity to see him up close. I have always held him in great respect, and whatever orders Maharāj Śrī gives, I will follow his command. This is a small offering of eleven thousand for this institution. I am presenting a cheque to Rūpe Maharāj Śrī, and in the future, to the extent of my ability, whatever work I am able to do under your guidance, I will follow your instructions and work in your service. Thank you very much. Saints have made a special contribution. I would like to tell you that in the freedom struggles, our revered spiritual teacher Bhagavān Śrī Dīpa Nayan Jī Mahāprabhujī of the Siddha Pīṭha tradition also made a very commendable contribution. It is written in Līlāmṛta that sometimes Mahātmā Gandhi and others... The Nayanīs sought their primary advice from our Bhagavān Śrī Dīpa Nayan Mahāprabhujī. At that time, an English officer came in anger and said that there is no strength left in the breath; now consider the life of this India to be over, as the sword of Hindustān has fallen asleep. In response to this, he sent back that... As long as the faith of Hindus remains steadfast, their honor will be upheld even in London. The fourth religious teacher of tradition, the ambassador of world peace, the world guru, Mahāmaheśvara Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Śrī Meśanata Purījī Maharāj is proudly waving his flag of yoga across the entire world. Approximately 45,000 yoga practitioners... This program will take place later. Bābājī Maharāj is warmly welcoming and blessing all the guests who have arrived from outside. Our music teacher and singer, Asog Jī Cohān, has prepared a beautiful tune at the school. The one to whom Viśvaguru Vandana is dedicated, which we will present shortly—a beautiful composition devoted at the feet of Viśvaguru Maharāj. A lovely melody in the worship of Viśvaguru, a humble offering that we will present shortly. The upcoming program will resonate throughout Rājasthān, where there has been special contribution. Mañjū Jī Gahlot, Prasun Jī Garg, and Śilā Jī Śrīmālī have given [this], the school family warmly welcomes you. Bahujī Maharāj is garlanding you and offering heartfelt greetings. Bahuṇalāl Jī Lakhera, everyone, I am requesting—Viśva Śānti Agardūt. Respected Viśvaguru Mahāmanaleśvara Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Śrī Meśanan Purī Jī Maharāj, kindly bless us with your āśīrvāda and āśīrvacana. Maharāj, the students will maintain peace. Our yogīs are also saying that even in our pāra Omāśra, we need a machine for cold water. Yes, the people who come to Omāśra for darśan also ask for cold water. Just think about it—this is the land where the Satguru’s darśan happens, where ātma jñāna is attained, and there is no other place like this in the country. The sages and ascetics, all peaceful beings, uphold the hope of Bhārat. Without Bhārat, the Self, Brahman, and illumination cannot be attained. Revered Bhagavān Dīpa Nārāyaṇa, the compassionate Brahman of the Yupa region, and Śrī Mādhavānanda Jī have found bliss. Bhārat, the motherland, is the dharma of the world, the life of all beings, the protector of the universe, the mother of all creation, the sustainer of the cosmos. Har Har Mā! Hundreds and hundreds of prostrations and salutations to the Param Brahmā, Paramātmā who dwells in every heart. At the auspicious lotus feet of Śrī Gurudev, I offer countless eightfold prostrations with utmost reverence. Most revered and venerable Pūjya Pādmanābhānandajī Maharāj Sarasvatī, you are also heartily welcomed into this Viśva Gurukula, and from today you become a part of this Gurukula’s... We also warmly welcome you according to our traditions by performing soul oda and adorning the mālā. Premanan jī, as you are well aware, Oṃ Śrī Alkapurī jī is from the Siddha Pīṭha tradition. But Doctor Śrī, Namo Nārāyaṇa. Maheś Kirjī Mahar, Doctor Sāhab, Mahant Śrī, and the president here—our revered Bhagavān Dīpa Nāreṇa Mahāprabhujī’s biography, which my revered Gurudev Svāmījī Mahādvanan Jī has written, is a gift to all of you. Later, all of you, our national and regional presidents, Bābulāl Jī Bhāratī and the regional presidents, you... Pahlād Van Gosvāmī Pradeś Mahāmantrī, Māṅgupurī Gosvāmī Pradeś Upādhyakṣa, Mahant Padam Bhāratī Sarmat Jodhpur, Hansarāj Gosvāmī Pradeś, Upādhyakṣa, Bhuvā, Parkoṣṭ, Koṭā, two sons, the messenger of dharma and śānti, Bhagavān. If Gaṇeśa and no one else agrees, then in every way, the hostile forces are given by our Kārtika Bhagavān in the same way as our Śatana. If anyone wanders inside the assembly, then even the satanic forces will do a lot—blessings from the father. And the devotees who have come from the ashram, it is important for us to always remember one thing: whatever we do within India, we do it with great method, with proper procedure, with full protocol. Today, on 15th August, it has been 65 years; we pay our respectful homage and floral tributes to those great souls, those warriors. We are celebrating with joy that our country has gained independence. This independence was not easy; the irreligious and those who were enemies of our country, as well as our warriors, patriots, and peaceful Jinas who took up the cause of independence, faced great challenges. You do not know this, you have forgotten, and you are not even aware of your birth... Those who have taken birth again, how many torments they endured, how much suffering they were given, in what is called the Silver Jail, where they were sent to the black water, they used to say, there they had to carry coal, extract oil from the press, grind millet, and their hands were tied and they were hung up. Yet, we say, we are experiencing bliss; we are performing tapasyā for our country. Today we have forgotten him; today we are forgetting that brave man Subhas Chandra Bose. We are grateful to our doctor Śrī Mahandar Giri Jī for bringing you all here, to remind us how much the sannyāsīs and sādhvīs have contributed to awakening this truth, which our government has forgotten. This community of ours, our akhāṛā, is being protected by Ādi Guru Bhagavān Śaṅkarācārya, who is guarding the borders of the entire India, and they are engaged in erasing our culture. Dear ones, today if a child studies English, everyone knows, "Oh, my child is studying English." Coming home, he would say, "Papa is just like a flower," and I would say, "Why call him papa?" Papa means a sinner who does not get a place in hell. Svāmījī Maharāj is a great scholar of Sanskrit; he will explain to you. Papa means that sinner—if he dies, even the gates of hell remain closed. That is why I say to my children, I am your father, not a sinner. The son says, "Mother, oh dear, may my mother live for ages." The mother replies, "Your mother has to go." The son cries, "Mother, father is not really our father; you are the one who has died, sinner. Where is the dead? Today, you have truly died." See, what is our culture? You are upholding the culture. Today, if anyone goes to an officer’s office and says, "Good morning sir, I am a doctor, so and so," they say, "Yes, please take a seat." Oh, Devapāla Saṅkha, who cares whether you are a doctor, an engineer, or anything else, but they speak English and say, "Please sit down." And no matter how cold it gets, no one from our own land ever says anything harsh. Everyone greets each other with "Rām Rām sā" and sits together, calling each other brother. This is the respect for our culture and our language. Some people study in English medium schools, like Rājiv and Mahārchhor, but when they come home, if you say just one word, "Tāṭā," they say, "Oh, tāṭā," like a wild goat. Neither do we give to the unworthy, nor do we wander aimlessly; we remain steadfast. Is it so or not? We say praṇāma, and when you say praṇāma, you receive blessings. And when you say tata, it is just tata. This nation has endured so many hardships, yet it is said that victory lies in truth. Ultimately, India has triumphed; victory has been achieved. Now, dear ones, our tests have returned once again. Today, all around Hindustān, a vortex has formed—targeting the devotees, the cultures, and the very nation itself. Our Svāmījī Maharāj said that first they came and took all the wealth, turning the golden bird into crows. The crow that caws is like one who hangs on and flies away; another crow is fighting. Where is renunciation, where is sacrifice? In our country, two types of freedom are recognized: one is physical freedom in the world, and the other is the freedom of self-knowledge. From the eighty-four lakh to eighty-four, freedom and liberation are attained, and we also celebrate that. When someone becomes absorbed in Brahman, then... We celebrate the joy that it has merged into Brahman. So today, on the fifteenth of August, we must resolve that we have two dharmas which do not attempt to change any other dharma: Yavana Dharma and Hindu Dharma. And all the other dharmas that exist are merely the foolish masses promoting their own selfish interests. Whoever misleads others by giving false allurements, their dharma becomes corrupt. For dharma, there is no path other than peace; only peace itself is the path. One who seeks peace must first have peace within, must have compassion. Devotion to the nation is considered equal to devotion to Bhagavān; devotion to the nation is regarded as equal to devotion to one’s mother and father. He is stealing both the country’s and Śveta’s dharma. The bribe money will never bring peace to their home. Hey brother, your little patvārī said that if you want to commit theft, first give me five thousand; the second time, I will give ten thousand. Patvārī, don’t steal. If you want to come fast, take fifteen thousand; if you want the third, take twenty-five thousand. To get one done, that patvārī is undermining the truth, dharma, and culture of this Hindustān and is shooting himself in the foot. Face the serpent and confront it, O respected elders of the panchāyat. When the peacock got sick, you said to give five thousand rupees. I said, am I mad to spend five thousand rupees on a peacock? Only for this one, only for that one... By walking the path of renunciation, the children of our Viśvadīpa Gurukula will become guides for the entire world; they will become the leaders in the world. But if you get caught in bribery, if you get caught in bribery, then you can never become that. Renunciation is what we must practice. So, we must follow the path that the Mahāpuruṣa has spoken of. I will not take much time because our little children are hungry; the hungry do not sing bhajans. Gopāla, take your thorny garland; sitting here, the children ask when the singing will stop. When will I meet the Hero? It is very good—everyone is happy, our bhajan singers. The singers and others, along with Śānti Jī and the speakers, have shared many beautiful stories of patriotism and sacrifice with us. But what we need to observe is that just as our Svāmī was imprisoned by the fascists, yet he did not surrender, similarly, there were instances within Hindustān where, even when struck by the British bullet... He said that this is a bullet from the British, made by the British company; that bullet is not meant for me, it is for patriotism. But if you look closely, for many centuries, Hindustan has not invaded any country nor has it taken over any kingdom. You can see the history. When I came, others also came and tried to break Hindustan. They said, call your parents, call your elders, but leave it, because the head has come, the rope has been cut, the rope and the ketu have been cut. What happened, sir, the head has come, the rope has been cut, the medicine has been given, and the ketu has fallen and been cut in the field. Therefore, do not call anyone sir, Śrīmān, Gurujī, or Maida. Learn from these words, Svāmījī. What should I say to my teachers, to the masters? I tell the masters, those who have studied deeply, they have been struck by the bāṅga. The one who has not been struck by the bāṅga in the well, some have fallen into the bāṅga. This is something to be done after going home. Before staying here for a year, the gurus here go back to their homes... Improve, according to the pride of Hindustan, of Rajasthan here, our attire should be like this. First, we tell the gurus here to wear the same dhotī kurta. Where else? When Saturday comes, if they go like this, then what will the children learn? There was a principal, principal please don’t be angry, our principal sir, like who... The principal told the children at school not to eat worms, and if anyone did eat worms, then the principal... The teacher said firmly, "You should not eat rihiṅgana." The student, attentive and respectful, asked, "Gurujī, you say not to eat rihiṅgana, but why should I not buy it?" The teacher replied, "Oh, be sensible, use your mind. It is written in the book that you should not eat rihiṅgana." If I could eat only the food my mother prepares, my child, then if we educate children in this way, that in school you wear such clothes that preserve the culture of Hindustan, you should also feel proud of it. Otherwise, where will our traditions be preserved if they are diminished little by little? Nowadays, where is it, where is it that this skirt is to be cut? I mean, a skirt is something that little girls cannot even sit properly in, nor can they walk. Oh, it should be a garment in which our men can either stand or lie down comfortably. If not for the girls, then for the protection of our Gurukula, our Bhāratīya culture... I have taken it and give you all many blessings. Now the children must be feeling hungry and thirsty. We are organizing a gathering—oh, you youngsters, please distribute the prasāda. They are hungry, son, please give it to them. Come on, give it to them. Let them take the prasāda now. Alright, keep eating. The minister has come and said, "Please take the prasāda." So you know, "Tvameva mātā ca pitā tvameva, tvameva bandhuśca sakhā tvameva..." The first half hour is for this prasāda under the tambūra; this one here, right? The one in front is under the shade of the tambūra leaf. Until Mantrījī arrives, he will come.