Shri Vijay Shanti Guru Dev

Guru Mandir Prathista in Chaitanyapuri - Coming soon...(2nd March 2015)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:10:00 +0000

Guru Mandir Prathista in Chaitanyapuri (Hyderabad) is coming soon. The Prathista is scheduled for 2nd March 2015.

One of the key highlights of this Guru Mandir is its Rang Mandap, which is the biggest. Also, it has replicas of 60 Guru Pratimas from Guru Mandirs across India.

Below are some pictures of the Guru Mandir construction progress.

Guru Pratima Replicas around the Rang Mandap

Om Shanti Bhavan next to Guru Mandir

Jai Guru Dev.

Pictures: Courtesy Shri. Gautamji Gugaliya (Hyderabad)

Kalpa Vruksh Jaisi Tava Chaaya, Guru Dev Ki Adbhuth Maya...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:41:00 +0000

Kalpa Vruksh - Guru Mandir Chennai (Chintadaripet)

"Kalpa Vruksh" Jaisi Tava Chaaya, Guru Dev Ki Adbhuth Maya...one of the key lines of famous "Guru Chaalisa" gets life at Guru Mandir [Chennai, Chintadaripet]. The is the first of its kind ever in a Guru Mandir and is unprecedented.

The Kalpa Vruksh has been sculpted and fixed at the main entrance (roof) into the Guru Mandir facing Guru Dev. This marvelous piece of architecture is not just symbolic, but is a window to reach our Guru Dev with sincere and selfless prayers and best wishes for our near and dear ones. It is believed that the wishes sought under the blessing of Kalpa Vruksh comes true to life. At the very least, we have a means to aspire and share our best wishes and look forward to Guru Dev for his directions and guidance in order to lead us towards them.

I am sure, we all have either experienced or will do so of Guru Dev's blessings in our lives.

Jai Guru Dev.

1-2-3 rd Birth Anniversary of Shanti Guru Dev

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:33:00 +0000

Click here for Guru Dev - Global Darshan

15-Feb-2013 will be a landmark day in the annals of history as 123 rd Birth Anniversary of Guru Dev. Not just that, it is his Diksha Divas also.

His holiness and blessings has been felt in each one of our lives. What is astonishing is that this Guru with no disciples, continues to make his mark by leaps and bounds across growing number of Guru Bhakts. We get to see more and more of his temples being built across the country. This emphasizes the spirit and belief of Guru Bhakts.

On this auspicious day of his, it is important to revisit a few of his preachings and draw out even more greater strength and directions to lead our lives better.

My understanding is that our faith in Guru Dev, gives us a strong shoulder to rely and trust upon. This shoulder - always and continues to listen tirelessly to our moments of joy and despair, thoughts, wishes and aspirations, trials and tribulations of life etc. It is nicely put in one of his Bhajan "सुनता है तू मन की मेरे, आके में तुझे सुनाता रहूँ..." . But while doing so, it make us feel lighter and keeps our antennas active. This helps us in determining / reception of right directions and guidance. And many a times, in pursuit of his directions with our heart and soul, we realize prayers turning into reality.

Here are a few quotes from his speeches/discourse, which emphasizes the need to have unshakable belief.

1. जब तक तुम्हारे दिल में श्रद्धा की बात नहीं जम जाए, तब तक में आगे नहीं चलूँगा ...
2. धर्म श्रद्धा का विषय है , बुद्धि का विषय नहीं है। श्रद्धा बिन सर्व क्रियाएं निष्फल है।
3. श्रद्धा आना बहुत दुर्लब हैं .....
4. मै केवल पथ प्रदर्शक हूँ, जो पथिकों को यह तो बतलाता है कि अमुक स्थान यहां से कितनी दूरी पर हैं।
5. एक क्षण भर भी सत पुरुष का योग मिले तो भव सिन्धु से तरने को नौका के समान है।

Someone wise mentioned - "Trusting Gurudev is the biggest privilege we have...no matter what he will take care of us..." Lets pray and hope that we will continue to get his blessing and holiness, in leading our lives.

"तूने किये जो उपकार है, एहसान तेरा हैं मुझ पे गुरू!

Jai Guru Dev.

Upcoming Guru Mandir: Chaitanya Puri, Hyderabad (India)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:25:00 +0000

Jai Guru Dev!

A new Shri Shanti Surishwarji Guru Mandir is under construction in Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India). Consecration (प्रतिष्टा) is planned in 2014 - closer to Vasanth Panchami. Date is yet to be finalized.

The Temple address is:

Shri Shanti Surishwarji Guru Mandir Trust

1-5-872, New Maruthi Nagar, Guru Mandir Marg,

Landmark: Near to Jain Temple,

Chaitanyapuri,

Hyderabad - 500060, Andhra Pradesh (India).

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/shantigurudev?fref=ts

Below are a few key highlights and facts of this Guru Mandir:

Construction under progress on a total area of 16,430 square feet
Gambara height is 63 ft and Rang mandap height is 45 ft
Shanti Guru Jain Bhavan is also under construction in the vicinity (Ground plus 3 floors), total 9,000 square feet
About 21,000 cubic feet white makrana (1.5) and about 8,000 cubic feet white kumari makrana to be used

The left picture provides an overview of the temple progress as of 21-Oct-2012.

There are many donation opportunities (e.g. रंग मंडप , मुख्य प्रवेश दरवाजा etc.) available towards the successful construction and completion of this temple. For any inquiry, below are the contact details.

Trust Board Member details:

Chairman - Shri. Dhanji Lakmashi Sawla

Advisor - Shri. Surendramal Lunia

Project Chairman & Vice-Chairman - Shri. Gautam Chand Gugulia

Vice Chairman - Shri. Shanti Lal Mamaniya

Managing Chairman - Shri. Shalibhadra Kataria

Treasurer - Shri. Padam Kothari

Land Line: +91-040-2404-2300

Mobile: +91-92463-61008, +91-98480-37059, +91-98491-56948

Mandoli Guru Mandir Bhakti - 31st Dec 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:30:00 +0000

This was my first time in Mandoli (Rajasthan, India) when crossing two calendar years, 2012 into 2013. The Christmas vacations and school holidays in most parts of India generated quite a large number of travellers visiting Rajasthan and many families and Sanghs visiting Guru Mandir in Mandoli for Guru Dev's darshan and blessings.

Guru Bhakti was organized for two days - 30th and 31st with many artists across India offering their songs & prayers to Guru Dev. The turn out seen was unprecedented not just from India but also from across the world (Singapore, London etc.). The ardent Guru Bhakti kept everyone at warmth through the cold winter nights, lasting until 6 AM in the morning. The singers included many members of Shanthi Mandal such as Bhavesh ji Baid (Rajnand Gaon), Manoj ji Surana (Mumbai), Subash ji Porwal (Mumbai), Mahendar ji Kochar (Bikaner), Praveen Chopra ji / Nitesh ji (Bangalore) and others.

The Angi for Guru Dev on 31st was very creative and contextual. It was over seen by Guru Bhakth - Shri Vinay Kumar ji Kochar from Ahmedabad (Bikaner). The Angi was so rich and beautiful, I wonder that it must have made Guru Dev consider - "...एक बार के लिये में थोड़ी देर इन मूर्तियों में समा जाऊं..."

The 31st Dec 2012 Bhakti also hosted the release of a new Guru Dev ki Bhakti - Album (CD) titled "तेरे चलाये से चले नैया गरीब की ... " (<=click here to download), sung by Bhavesh ji Baid [Rajnandgoan].

For sure, this trip made me discover "तेरा बिना में कुछ भी नहीं , पहचान मेरी है तुझ से गुरु... "

Jai Guru Dev

Below are the pictures of the Guru Dev Angi in Mandoli (31-Dec-2012).

मालिक मेरे महाजन मेरे

देखूं तूजे मुस्कुराता रहूँ

बोलती है मूर्ती बुलाके देखिये

गुरुवर की छाँव में

तेरे चलाए से चले नैया गरीब की

सारे तीर्थ धाम आपके चरणों में

Guru Mandirs / Guru Murthis in South India

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +0000

In the recent past, since blogging I have noticed that Shri Vijay Shanti Surishwarji - Guru Dev’s guru bhakths are spread across the world. The blog has had readers from United Kingdom, USA, UAE, Malaysia and Russia. It was really surprising to find Guru Bhakths in Russia! It would be interesting to know about number of Guru Mandirs outside of India. This blog is an attempt to cover the various Guru Mandirs in the south of India, where it is either an exclusive Guru Mandir or it has a Guru Dev's Murthi. 16 in Tamilnadu, 3 in Karnataka and 1 in Andhra Pradesh:

TAMILNADU:
Shri Vijay Shanti Surishwarji Jain Guru Mandir68,Arunachalam Naicken street , Chintadripet,
Chennai-600002
Ph # 044-28457032

Shri Shanti Gurudev Jain Mandir
30,Beri kaliamman street
Vellore - 632004
Ph # 09442357908

Shri Vijay Shanti Guru Mandir
146,Main bazaar
Ootacamund,Nilgiris 643001
Ph # 09843097188

Shri Vijay Shanti Surishwarji Jain Guru MandirErode - 638001
Ph # 0424-2222451

Shri Balchandji Bachawat Ghar Mandir
Mount Pleasant,coonoor,
Coonoor, Nilgiris - 643217
Ph # 0423-231357

Shri Prarthana MandirVepery High road, Vepery,
Chennai - 600007
Ph # 044-26432523

Shri Parashwanath Jain MandirTirupattur - 635601
Ph # 09443810008

Shri Sambhavnath Jain Mandir
Vaniyambadi - 635751
Ph # 04174-229789

Shri Sambhavnath Jain MandirVillipuram - 605602
Ph # 09443383368

Shri Shantinath Jain Mandir
Tanjore - 613009
Ph # 04362-231793

Shri Sumthinath Jain MandirMayavaram - 609001
Ph # 09443071794

Shri Sheetalnath Jain Mandir
Panrutti - 607106
Ph # 09443523279

Shri Jain DadawadiCoonoor, Nilgiris-643217
Ph # 0423-231357

Shri Vasupujya Swami Jain MandirMain Bazaar
Ootacamund,Nilgiris 643001
Ph # 0423-2440589

Shri Gurukripa Hospital
Naickan Palayam
Coimbatore - 641020
Ph # 09443390385

Shri Munisuvrath Swami Jain TempleTrichy - 620001
Ph # 0431-2303204

ANDHRA PRADESH
Shri Shantisurishwarji Guru Mandir
Chaitanyapuri ,
Hyderabad - 500060
Ph # 040-24042300

KARNATAKA
Shri Simandhar swami shantisuriji jain Guru MandirVV Puram,
Bangalore - 560004
Ph # 09341222847

Shri Vijay Shanti surishwarji Gyan Mandir
Bangalore - 560002
Ph # 09341222847

Shri Vijay Surishwarji Guru MandirBijapur - 586101
Ph # 094497-41819

I have visited a few of the above Guru Mandirs. I have special memories of visiting Guru Mandir in Chennai, Ooty and Bangalore. I hope to cover visiting all of the others and share my experiences. I am sure, Guru Bhakths planning to visit South India will have something special to visit, as part of their travel plans.

My special thank you to Ms. Pooja Marlecha, for helping me gather details of the various Guru Mandirs and share them with each one of you.

ॐ अरहम नमः

2011 - Vasanth Panchami Celebrations in Bangalore

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:39:00 +0000

Shri Simandhar Shantisurishwarji Guru Mandir in V.V Puram Bangalore, celebrated Guru Dev's birthday and Diksha Divas - known as वसंत पंचमी . This is Guru Dev's 121st birth anniversay. His birth place is Manadhar in Rajasthan and Diksha place - Ramseen in Rajasthan.

Guru Dev's father was Bhim Tola Ji and mother was Vasudevi. His birth name was Sagthoji. He took diksha when he was around 15 years old. His Guru was Shri Tirth Vijay Ji and his Dada Guru was Shri Dharam Vijay Ji. Guru Dev's demise happened in Achalgarh and was his last rites were performed in Mandoli (1943). The Mandoli Samadhi Mandir, his first temple was consecrated on Vasanth Panchami in the year 1945.

The celebrations included marvelous and glittering Angi, using gems. Was not lucky to capture high quality pictures this time, as did not carry my camera :( It also had devotional bhakthi, quizzes on Guru Dev and Jain Thirthankars. Not the least, prizes based on lucky draws. Folks were fully enthused with their prayers and wishes for Guru Dev.

ॐ अर्हम नमः

गुरु श्री - गुरु कृपा

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Guru bhakths like us are all gifted, that we have found our Guru in Shri Shanti Guru Dev. It is very unique that we have our Guru and continuing to have his Guru Krupa on thousands of devotees, even after his attainment of dev log in the year 1943. This is very exceptional for a Jain Saadhu, especially who had no formal disciples. His mahima is so great, that two or more generations now find their Guru in him.

As far as my farthest memory goes, I had heard about Shri Shanti Vijay Surishwarji from my Grand Father. I used to see his picture at my Grandfather’s shop, whenever I used to visit them during our summer vacations. Never did I ever realize then, that I will find my Guru in him! However, as I grew up with various religions, gods and Jain munis, I used to feel that “one single source” in which ever form or shape it may be, is needed for my inspirations. That missing link “Guru Krupa” got connected, because of my wife. If not for her, I don’t think I would have been fortunate to find his blessings.

In the last few weeks, I have been wondering, as to what brings in such high level of inspirations, energy and devotions in his Guru bhakths, especially the current generations who are driven by logic and science! It includes my own self reflections. We all must have heard different things about Guru Dev’s greatness, his principles, ideologies etc. and must have got inspired through them.

I urge that each of us share thoughts and ideas about Guru Dev’s principles, ideologies etc., which will be of great value to the Guru Bhakth fraternity. Through this, I am sure, that we all will continue to learn more about him and his preachings to make our life lighter, brighter and continue being blessed by Guru Krupa.

Please do share your thoughts using the "Comments" section/link below.

ॐ अर्हम नमः

Shri Shanti Vijay Guru Mandir Consecration in Ooty (Nilgiris)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:37:00 +0000

Ooty - a famous southern hill station celebrated Shri Shanthi Vijay Guru Dev’s temple consecration (prathista) on Thursday, 20-Jan-2011. This historic moment would not have been possible without the major support and dedication of the Kataria. For the Kataria family, the inspiration for Guru Dev’s temple has transformed the vision of temple creation into a reality now. The consecration celebrations was grand with processions through the main streets of Ooty, creating a feeling and atmosphere that the whole of Nilgiris was welcoming Guru Dev. This temple consecration was performed by the Vidhikarak along with the blessing of Jain Sadhus and Sadhvis.

This Guru Mandir has a very graceful idol of Shri Shanti Vijay Guru Dev। Similar to Guru Dev’s temple in Mt Abu in Gujarat(near Sun Set point and one in Achalgarh), it gives a feeling that now Guru Dev has marked his presence now in Abu of the South – Ooty. Additionally, it has two special idols of Guru Dev in Gold and Silver.

I have always been curious to discover Guru Dev’s preachings and principles. I learn that one of his key tenets was education. He believed in “सा विद्या या विमुक्तये” – the one that eradicates ignorance is true education. Through education, he wanted to spread the message of “वासुदेव कुटुम्बम” and “विश्व प्रेम”. Sri Shanti Vijay Schools in Ooty (oldest one opened in 1928) managed by SSV Educational Trust in the vicinity of Guru Mandir, is one such example whose mission is to deliver education and spirituality to thousands of students today. The opening of the Guru Mandir in Ooty and existence of Guru Dev’s schools makes it a true Gurukul environment.

Celebrating the Guru Mandir Prathista, Shri Shanti Mandal Vellore performed such a devotional bhakthi and Ashta Prakar Ki Pooja, taking the devotees through the life history of Gurudev created a feeling of Guru Dev’s presence and energy all around.

ॐ अर्हम नमः

References: Jains Educational Institutions

Guru Bhakthi - 2011 New Year Eve in Chennai

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:14:00 +0000

Thousands of Guru bhakths celebrate new year eve 2011 with Guru Dev Shri Shantisuriswarji

For centuries New year eve celebrations is symbolic for optimism, prosperity, wellness and growth and happiness in all our lives. Different people celebrate the same in multitude of ways. Some celebrate with family at home, some travel for holidays to exotic destinations, some celebrate by visiting temples or churches and some spend it in various types of parties. The way Guru bhakths celebrate entry into the new year in Chennai is unprecedented, unique and remarkable. For the last twenty years, Shri Shanti Mandal – Vellore has been kind to perform Guru Bhakthi at SVSS Jain Guru Mandir – Chennai (Chintadaripet), with such passion, enthusiasm and zeal that each Guru Bhakth involved in the Bhakthi believes and feels the liveliness of the Guru Dev’s aura.

The turnout of Guru Bhakths this year was unparalleled. Families, friends and children turned out in great numbers. Both the old and new hall of the temples were packed with ardent Guru Bhakths, immersed in Guru Bhakthi in order to connect with Guru Dev, share prayers and start the new year with his darshan and blessings.

About few minutes before the clock turns into the new year, the most popular Bhakthi “स्वमिये गुरु देवा, गुरु देवा स्वमिये” interestingly in the local language “Tamil” enthuses not just the Guru Bhakths but also folks around the temple area with tons of positive energy and devotion. Describing the entire atmosphere around is just beyond words. Every Guru Bhakth is eager to get the glimpse of Guru Dev when the calendar clocks into the new year - 2011! What a gracious way of beginning the new year!

ॐ अर्हम नमः