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 Shri Mahalakshmi revisits Nirmal Nagri, Pune,the Holy land on 22nd October 2006

Sunday, the 22nd October 2006 marks yet another historic event since the creation of mankind with the witnessing and welcoming once again Her Holy Lotus Feet of Shri Mahalakshmi  after thousands of years in Her Shri Mataji Form on this land of Nirmal Nagri, Bhukum, in the Khatpewadi village, Pune, India.

It was thousands of years ago in the Treta Yuga (an era as per Indian calendar) that Shri Rama as  Shri Vishnu incarnate along with Shri Sita as Shri Mahalakshmi incarnate vibrated this land with Their Holy Lotus Feet. It was in Maharashtra only that Shri Ram and Shri Sita walked bare foot. The myth behind this part of the land say-Shri Sita and Shri Rama had spent quite a few important days here during their period of 14 years of exile. Villagers in Khatpewadi claims, the remnant or fossilized remains of the utensils used by them in the neighbouring  hillocks still bears the imprint and the proof of their holy visit as they can still be traced there. Vibrations on this land speak for its own importance. The Nirmal Nagri covers about eleven acres of this holy land. Shri Mataji once enlightened us with the story of Sri Rama’s advent and His Maharastra tour bare foot, as the land had to be vibrated and Shri Ganesha Himself expresses on the land as the Earth element. So He had to walk without sandals.

“Because first of all when human beings came on this earth they were frightened of all the animals who would invade them and all kinds of horrible Rakshasas and all those people, and negative forces would trouble them. In that state they needed to create a king, a ruler, who was an ideal king and who would rule according to the laws of dharma. So he was the one in charge of that. He was here in Treta Yuga and Krishna came at the time of Dwapar Yuga.

When I came it was Kali Yuga but now today the time is of Krita Yuga. The Yuga where work will be done - Krita Yuga. This is the time where work will be done”-H.H.Shri Mataji, Chelsham Road, London, 2nd April 1982

Even the subtler aspect that marks this day as very significant and historic is for the fact that - the celebration of ‘Diwali Festival’ with lights intrinsically is associated with Shri Rama’s victory over Ravana and His return. It is a divine bliss that every heart loves to light that essence Love that enlightens the Raja Lakshmi principle within to mark the joy of the victory of good over the evil forces. That’s why Shri Mataji says,


“Whatever is good for your Spirit will automatically work out as soon as this integration takes place, and that is the work of Sahaja Yoga today. That's why I said it is Krita Yuga, is to be done. And this integration must be achieved within ourselves, so sometimes you have to make your body come to this level”. H.H. Shri Mataji, Chelsham Road, London, 2nd April 1982.  

 It is further amazing to share an interesting  fact as a yogini fondly recollects, “on one occasion, many years ago in London, Shri Mataji spoke to us about star signs. She mentioned that Lord Jesus, the great incarnation of Lord Ganesha, was born under the sign of Scorpio, which is the sign of death and resurrection. He was actually born at Diwali, which falls at the time of year which is Scorpio in the astrological calendar.  

The Chakra of Lord Jesus is the Agnya and this is the Chakra associated with the light element. So it is only right that Diwali is the festival of lights. Also, for the Christians Lord Jesus came as ‘a light to lighten the darkness’, so again there is that connection to light.

 The reason why Christmas is celebrated as the birth of Christ is because for nearly seventeen hundred years this has been traditional in most of the churches. The ancient and politically powerful Romans adopted Christianity in the third century AD, and changed the date of Christmas to the 25^th of December, because of various pagan Roman festivals which fell on and around that date. So now Christmas is on that date”. 

How fortunate are we,the Sahaja Yogis to be here- the collectivity of the realized souls- to celebrate the Diwali Puja today and also shall be fortunate to celebrate the Christmas Puja 2006 later in December on this holy land of Nirmal Nagri. 

The day seemed to be quite joyous in spite of the day’s heat and the hectic schedule. The evening although turned cooler, but traces of cloud could be seen hovering in scattered fashion. The Nirmal Nagri wore quite a different look today. It was cheerful and joyous, every heart desired to get their best out of the best.  

 The internet news had already brought a lot of joys in yogis heart since early this year, as we could learn of Shri Mataji’s good state of health, the best of moods, the shopping in UK and above all Her joining the singing choir to sing a full stanza from the Bhajan- ‘Ma Teri Jai Ho Ma Teri Vijaya ho’ (Her own composition) in USA. It was now that all eyes were waiting for Her Holy Darshan in the Diwali puja that was announced for 5:30 in the evening. It was tremendous joy to witness the movement of the  of 13-15 thousand collectivity, that had gathered in Nirmal Nagri from across the world  to offer their puja on behalf of the entire globe at Her Holy Lotus Feet of Shri Mataji in Her Mahalakshmi Form.

 As a matter of casual approach almost every heart felt from their previous experiences that the puja schedule announced always happens to be much before Mother’s actual arrival. Although the Puja was announced for half past five, the entire collectivity even at five in the evening wore a very casual look, little realizing what transpired behind as the divine play. Shri Mataji Herself was ready to accept the puja even before the scheduled time. Was it the vibrated land that was keen to welcome our most holy Mother, or was it Shri Mahalakshmi Herself desired to revisit the land to accept the puja? Or was it, that Mother could not resist Shri Ganesha’s seeking from inside to give Her Holy darshan (divine glimpse) even before time. So, Shri Mataji decided an early start from Pratisthan (Her residence of Shri Mataji- approximately 15 Kilometres away from Nirmal Nagri) even before the announced time for the Puja. 

Suddenly, a cavalcade with fleet of cars was seen trailing behind our Mother’s vehicle in a precise protocol with the pilots in front near the Nirmal Nagri gate at quarter past five. It was the most exciting event that all yogis were seen rushing to settle themselves in the main pandal to welcome the arrival of our Holy Mother just in the precise time. As if all hearts were singing in Her praise: ‘Subhamangal maya Divas hai aya… Adi Shakti Swayam Padari’ (The very auspicious day has arrived when Shri Adi Shakti has arrived Herself)  

It was then a long pause that the yogis experienced from the other side of the covered curtain, while Shri Mataji arrived in the inner room (especially decorated for Her) adjoining the stage and spent some time. The vibrations spoke for itself for Her Holy presence. Then suddenly the choir sprang alive with ‘Swagata Agat Swagatam’ welcoming Mother with the curtain still closed on the stage at quarter to six in the evening. The stage wore a divine look as the curtains were drawn apart slowly all eyes were trying either to catch up the faint projections of pictures on the erected four giant screen across the main pandal or the stage itself. The evening sky wasn’t still dark enough to brighten the picture quality on the screens. It was then the time for the ‘Jaikara’(call for a collective ‘jai’ in praise of our Holy Mother) for ‘Shri AdiShakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi’ followed by a jaikara for our beloved Papaji, Sir CP . Sir CP then took the mike to announce the Holy message of our most beloved Mother, Shri Mataji to the collectivity of the world in his typical steady diction addressing in Hindi.  

He said – “Shri Mataji has conveyed to be told to you that…We are all one; there is only one God (Paramatma). There is nothing more left to be said. She has worked for the cause and benefit of the mankind with Her untiring efforts and journey for the last 35 years across the globe. Now that we should forget that we are different. We are all one and should work together shouldering all the responsibility to spread Her message through out the country to make Her vision come true”. 

Shri Mataji was staring deep within the collectivity and at times compassionately staring at our beloved Papaji as if nodding in affirmation. Her very looks reminded us of the popular bhajans ‘Pyar Bhara yeh do Nirmal Nayan’ (Love filled these two pure eyes…). As if our hearts were melting as we were blessed with Her holy darshan then. It was indeed this very moment that thousands of seekers were waiting for.

 At quarter past six the children, the little Ganeshas were seen rushing up to the stage to offer their puja with flowers at Her Holy Lotus Feet with the Shri Ganesh-artharva-shirsham. Followed by Prayer bhajans ‘Vinati Suniye Adi Shakti’ and then puja bhajans with Shri Mataji’s 108 names ‘Jago Savera’.  It was then followed by Shringar bhajans as seven married ladies held the curtain before Shri Mahalakshmi for the shringar with ‘Mahamaya Mahakali’ , ‘Tujha Pujani’ and Mahalakshmi strotram. 

Exactly at seven with the offering of Arti and chanting of the three maha-mantras, the Diwali Puja at Her Holy Lotus Feet in Her Shri Mahalakshmi Form was concluded.  Our most holy Mother, it is  indeed a blessing to be here today as we pray collectively on behalf of the Sahaja Yogi brothers and sisters across the globe that may our offerings of  millions of praman at Your Holy Lotus Feet being completely surrendered within and expression of  our heartfelt gratitude for accepting the Puja be kindly accepted by Your holy grace.  It was then the time for a wonderful and colourful firecracker display that filled the entire span of the sky over Nirmal Nagri, celebrating the joy before Shri Mahalakshmi. The little Ganeshas were excited and were seen jumping in excitement as they enjoyed the display while, Shri Mataji Herself seemed very happy and pleased staring deep into the high air,  acknowledging the love display that Her children had to offer at Her Holy Lotus Feet on Diwali. The vibrations were tremendous and phenomenal.

 While the firecracker display continued in the high air, various country representatives from hosting countries, national and internationals queued up on the stage to offer their gifts to Our Holy Mother. The gifts were offered from countries like India, Sri Lanka, France, Australia, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Austria, Malta, Ireland, Bulgaria, Greece, Russia, Argentina, Romania, USA and many more. The Mahalakshmi tattwa seemed to express itself with the over pouring of generous amount of donations for the development of Chhindwara Project (the Holy birthplace of our beloved Mother) from various nations along with the other gifts.  

As the offering of gift was drawing close, there was an announcement made for the forthcoming schedule and venue for hosting the International Christmas and Birthday Puja. The Christmas Puja 2006 seminar will be hosted in the Nirmal Nagri, Pune itself on  24^th, 25^th and 26^th December 2006, while the Birthday Puja 2007 seminar will be hosted in Chhindwara, India on 20th and 21^st March 2007. There was a big applaud as everyone expressed their joy as if a long desire was being fulfilled. It was almost half past seven or quarter to eight that the curtains were drawn and the collectivity stood up with palms open amidst fountain of vibrations with incredible gush of strong wind that brushed past the collectivity with droplets of rains.

 It was as though the rain god (Varun Devta) along with the ganas were overjoyed with Her arrival and the Puja in that holy land that it could not help express its joy along with the collectivity in form of downpour delicately not to disturb the Sahaja Yogis enjoying the vibrations. Gradually the droplets of rains coalesced to form larger drops and finally to fall as drops of rain just enough to drizzle to a light shower for half an hour after Mother’s departure. It seemed to be heavy enough to cool us down with vibrations and spread the mundane fragrance of the Earth all around, but not really that heavy enough to soak or to freeze the yogis in attendance there under the open sky. The climate grew very pleasant as the eight and half thousand yogis who were camped in the Nirmal Nagri enjoyed the rest of the evening recollecting their personal experiences, while the floating collectivity of another five to six thousand left the venue gradually carrying with them the vibrations of a very significant Shri Mahalakshmi Puja.