Bhaktas prepare for the visit of ‘Brahmarishi’

Venkat Raman – 
venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz

The only Guru revered as a ’Brahmarishi,’ by thousands of people all over the world, will be in New Zealand in the next few weeks.

Vishvasant Brahmrishi Gurvanand, respectfully referred as ‘Gurvanand Swami Ji,’ about who we have written in the past two issues will deliver public discourses during his stay in this country.

Christchurch Calling

He is scheduled to speak at the Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel (550 Memorial Avenue), Christchurch at 7 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 and at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145, New North Road, Eden Terrace at 4 pm on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Details regarding the events can be obtained from Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala on 021-778322; Email: laxmijj@gmail.com.

Affectionate Auckland

Information can also be obtained for the Christchurch meeting from Thomas Shahji on 021-2397167; Email: skthomas0908@gmail.com and for the Auckland meeting from Shivani Arora on 021-870012 and Praveen Patel on 021-1646468.

Ms Jhunjhnuwala said that Maha Prasad will be served at both events and that the visiting Gurudev will bless devotees with a ‘Rudhraksh,’ a sacred bead used by Hindu spiritualists for prayers.

Radiating brilliance

Hundreds of thousands of devotees who have met Guruvanand say that he radiates warmth and resplendence that should be experienced to be believed.

“He is a great saint and philosopher, renowned through the world as a great religious leader, and has various recognitions to his credit including a Gold Medal that he won seven times at the All Religion World Parliament. This is a common global platform for debate on religious ideals, teachings, preaching and philosophies cutting across different religions and societies, attended by religious leaders from various parts of the world. A charismatic personality with knowledge in diverse fields, Guru Ji has become a source of inspiration to millions of people across the globe,” they said.

Born in Delhi, the 75-year-old spiritual leader had an outstanding academic career with a B Tech degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Karagpur (a premier institution), a graduate Honours degrees in Physics, a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit and a doctorate (PhD) in Astrology.

Unparalleled knowledge

“His knowledge of the Vedas, Epics, Astrology, Bhagavad Gita and other religious books is not only immense but also incomparable. He regards service to humanity as the greatest religion and work of life, and propagates the teachings of Lord Mahavir Jain. His ideal is Swami Vivekananda, whose philosophies and ideologies have greatly influenced him. His simplicity, humbleness, love and affection has endeared him to all who come into contact with him,” his devotees said.

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Vishvasant Brahmrishi Gurvanand

The Wisdom of Guruvanand

As long as we do not forgive others, they occupy rent free space in our mind.

Attitude does not care where it has been shaped or formed. Once shaped, once formed, it will either create you or destroy you.

Be a reason for someone’s happiness; not only a part of it. Be a part of someone’s sadness, never a reason for it.

Do not wait to do right and then make a decision. Make a decision and then make it right.

Faith is I know I will get what I want. Faith is not that I will get when I want

About Brahmarishis

In Hinduism, a Brahmarishi (compound of ‘Brahma’ and ‘Rishi’) is a member of the highest class of Rishis (seers or sages), especially those credited with the composition of the hymns in the Rigveda. A Brahmarishi is a sage who has understood the meaning of Brahman or has attained the highest divine knowledge (‘Brahmajnana’). Below him are the Maharishis (Great Rishis).

The Saptarishis created out of Brahma’s thoughts are perfect ‘Brahmarishis.’ They are often cited on a par with the Devas in power and piety in the Puranas.

Bhrigu, Angiras, Atri, Vishwamitra, Kashyapa, Vasishta, and Shandilya are the seven Brahmarishis.