The Shraddha Parv event was held at Anand Dham Ashram in New Delhi.
Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) has been celebrating Shraddha Parv since 1997 under the guidance of His Holiness Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi Ji on October 2nd, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Shraddha Parv is an initiative to close the growing generation gap. VJM organizes various events on this day at Anand Dham Ashram and at various centers across the world.
On this occasion, VJM honours the senior citizens for their contribution to family and society.
This year at the Shraddha Parv event, Maharajshri and Didi Ji shared their insights on the significance of honouring parents, grandparents, and all senior citizens.
They emphasized how this practice builds strong family bonds and upholds family values, which are essential for peace, happiness, and prosperity within both the family and society.
While gracing the event, Param Pujya Maharajshri said, “Respect the elderly in all circumstances. They are a bridge to wisdom, a testament to God’s grace, and a beacon of timeless values.”
Maharajshri further said, ”It is not enough to remember the ancestors just during Pitru Paksha. It is also necessary to take care of the elderly who are still alive. They must be supported at every step of life so that they can remain healthy and happy. Make every possible effort to keep them happy’.
Maharajshri also applauded the loving initiative by VJM Panipat as they inaugurated the “Anandmay Jivan Sangh” (Senior Citizens Club) under the “Parivar Jodo Abhiyan”. The purpose of this club will be to enhance the wellness of seniors in the region.
On the occasion, Dr. Archika Didi said, “Our senior citizens are our moral support. Everyone must listen to their life stories of struggle and triumphs as these are the most potent way of learning from their experience. Their wisdom and knowledge enrich our lives, and by respecting and caring them, we embody the essence of compassion and humility.”
“Let us all continue to cherish and honor our elders and show gratitude towards them.”
During the event, eminent senior citizens were honored by Param Pujya Maharajshri and Didi Ji.
Senior citizens were honored in the following categories:
Shresth Parakram Samman (Bravery Award),
Lok Kavi Samman (Folk Poet Award),
Sahitya Shiromani Samman (Man of Literature Award),
Shiksha Shiromani Samman (Best Educationist Award),
Udaiymaan Nayak Samman (Emerging Hero Award),
Karunanidhi Samman (Man of Compassion Award), and
Nari Gaurav Samman (Pride of Women Award).
The senior citizens honored were:
Shri Dinesh Raghuvanshi Ji, a renowned Hindi poet and writer
Shri Alok Bhargav Ji, a renowned cartoonist and creative writer
Prof. Dinesh Chandra Shastri Ji, an educationist and Vedic culture expert
Shri Ashish Sood Ji, a Vedic and Sanatan culture thinker
Dr. Vinod Jain Ji, a renowned natural medicine practitioner and yoga expert
Miss Niru Yadav Ji, a social worker, and
Shri Brijlal Ji for his contributions to police administration.
Moreover, on this occasion, children from grades 6 to 10 were invited to participate in an online competition dedicated to parents and grandparents.
Many talented children expressed their views about their parents and grandparents through essay writing, poetry writing, poster or drawing making, and short videos.
Maharajshri and Didi Ji congratulated all the winners of the online competition and presented awards to them.
While congratulating all the children who participated or won awards, Didi Ji said, “I believe the program and children’s participation and enthusiasm will enable them to understand the value of strong family values and they will also be respecting their parents, grandparents, and all the senior citizens.”
Silver Jubilee of Care, Support, and Felicitation of Senior Citizens
New Delhi: On 2nd October 2022, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) celebrated the 25th Shraddha Parv, a celebration of courage and spirit of senior citizens under the pious presence of His Holiness Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and respected Dr. Archika Didicelebrated.
For the past 25 years, VJM has strived to recognize the immense contributions of senior citizens towards the society and the nation. VJM observes 2nd October as the day of those living elders who have sacrificed their lives in raising the youth of today, their children and grandchildren.
Like previous years, this year also many renowned senior citizens were invited and honored for their contribution to society by Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi in a splendid celebration at Ananddham Ashram. Some of the honored included Dr. Ruma Devi Ji, Shri Vijay Kumar Budhraja, Shri L.R. Aggarwal, Shri Naresh Shandilya, Shri Ramesh Ahuja, Smt. Prabha Mehrotra, Dr. Jyoti Mishra, and Shri Sarvesh Kumar Rana for their selfless work and contributions to society.
In His address to the attendees, Pujya Maharajshri said, “The celebration of Shraddha Parv is also an initiative to create a better today and tomorrow for older people who need our care and support.” He added, “Everyone offers prayers for the ancestors during Pitru Paksh but it is even more important to express your love and regard for the living elders in your own homes. Make an effort to create adorable memories with them. Give them some of your time as all they seek is a few moments of quality time with you. Care for them as they are the reason behind you.”
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Dr. Archika Didi addressed the congregation and said, “Shraddha Parv is a moment of honour and gratitude. I feel honoured to have had this opportunity to meet some of the most respectable members of society, our senior citizens, and learn about their struggles, and victories that made them great. I also enjoyed spending time with the residents of the VJM senior care home at Ananddham Ashram. Blessed are those who have the elderly with them. God bless them with good health and years of a happy and active life.” She also expressed her delight at seeing that a dedicated VJM team is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the holistic wellbeing of the senior home residents.
Shraddha Parv celebrations in various Mandals (divisions) of VJM
All the branches of VJM across India and abroad also celebrate this special day in different ways. They organize numerous activities on this day as an effort to increase awareness and further encourage people to adopt October 2nd as Shradha parv.
Hyderabad Mandal
Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Hyderabad Mandal with joy and enthusiasm at Amrit Dham Ashram. During the program, many senior citizens were felicitated: Rajkumar Dayma, Raju Bhagchandani, Manmal Sain, Bhikshapati, Ramchandra Rao, Dhanraj Nagre, Laxman Biradar, Prakash Devkar, and Rajkumar Malge. The program concluded with a note of thanks by Raju Bhagchandani.
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Patiala Mandal
More than 70 elderly people from Patiala Mandal were honoured on the auspicious occasion of Shraddha Parv, with the inspiration and blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj. On this occasion, the chief guest Shri Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Sahib, M. L.A. Patiala, and special guest Shri Yash Pal Kakkar Ji offered their humble respects to the senior citizens present and received their blessings in return.
Respected Sudhir Sharma Ji and Mayor Sunil Uniyal Gama Ji and officials of VJM, Dehradun Mandal, welcome distinguished senior citizens and honoured them.
VJM Rajpura Satsang Samiti also celebrated Shraddha Parv under the guidance of Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi Ji. They celebrated the day with full enthusiasm and devotion.
In Sundar Nagar, Shraddha Parv was celebrated at the Electricity Board Colony Community Center. Disciples started the program by seeking blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri, followed by a divine devotional music program. Hundreds of devotees joined the program and pledged to continue the tradition of Shradha parv. VJM officials and honorable guests offered their respects to the elderly by washing their feet and offering them small tokens of love.
Blankets were distributed during the program. The disciples of Maharajshri took a pledge to always take care of senior citizens and support them. A lavish preeti bhoj was also organized for everyone present followed by virtual blessings from Maharajshri.
Vishwa Jagriti Mission Nabha Samiti
Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Vishwa Jagiti Mission Nabha Samiti with joy at Sewa Dham Ashram Nabha. Senior citizens who attended the special program were honored and offered tokens of love.
Moradabad Mandal organized Shraddha Parv on Sunday, October 2 with great enthusiasm at Divya Lok Ashram, Moradabad Ashiana.
Mrs. Shefali Singh (Zilla Panchayat President), Mr. Ajay Veer Singh (Zilla Panchayat Member), Dr. Raj Kapoor (Senior Cardiologist), Mr. Mahendra Mehrotra (Senior Exporter), Mr. Ajay Gupta ‘Jimmy’ (Senior Exporter), Mr. Brijpal Singh (retired principal), Mr. Dinesh Kumar Verma (retired from the Education Department), etc. were some of the special guests,
All senior citizens present were honored. The ladies also celebrated by singing lovely bhajans and participating in the dandiya dance with all those present. A free community kitchen was sponsored by the family of Shri Madan Gopal Varma.
VJM Sangrur Samiti
Sangrur Satsang Samiti celebrated Shraddha Parv by honoring the elderly and senior citizens residing in the old age home.
VJM Ahmadabad Mandal celebrated Shraddha Parv with full fervour after receiving the blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri. Various programs were organized on the occasion.
VJM Fatehabad Mandal celebrated 25 years of “Shraddha Parv” with great enthusiasm at Radha Madhav Mandir. The program started with Ganesh Vandana by the Mahila Mandal followed by a group prayer that was sung by their president, Dr. Ramneeta Batra. The Mandal volunteers received special blessings from HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi.
About 18 prominent social workers and senior citizens were honoured including Dr. Vinod Batra, Mr. Sudarshan Batra, Mr. Parmanand Ahuja, Mr. Vijay Saharan (Baba Shyam Welfare Society), Mr. Ashok Sardana, Mr. Shyam Lal Verma, Hisar Mandal, Mr. Jagdish Sharma, Mr. Gulshan Bhatia, Mr. Dayanand Verma, Dr. L. R. Dahiya, Mr. Vicky Rukhaya (Shri Ram Prachar Sangh), Mrs. Neelam Batra, Mrs. Sangeeta Pranami, Mrs. Phoolvati Devi, Mrs. Satya Sardana, Mrs. Ram Pyari Thakral Hisar, Mrs. Bimla Bajaj, Mrs. Krishna Devi, Mrs. Nirmal Talwar ji.
The program ended with Aarti, Bhandara Prasad distribution and a concluding speech by Dr. Ramnita Batra.
VJM Jaipur Mandal
With the Grace and blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, VJM Jaipur Mandal also celebrated the 25th anniversary of Shraddha Parv at the Someshwar Mahadev temple in Jaipur. The devotees rejoiced the afternoon and the food served.
