Swamiji Blesses AVM!

The wait of the students of Atmiya Vidya Mandir finally ended on 29th September '12, when Param Pujya Hariprasad Swamiji blessed us with His divine presence. The joy of the students could be compared to that of a farmer that has experience first showers of rain after a rough season!

The event was hosted by Tarun Sir. All the members of Atmiya Pariwar were present in the Atmiya Prarthana Mandir. The programme started with poojan of Thakorji, followed by bhajan sung by Somnath Sir, Jaimin Sir and group. Tarun Sir then described about the various happenings in the school like creative assemblies, sports competition and other events to Swamiji. One such event was the Teachers' Day celebration during which a dance was performed by over 250 students, choreographed by Suhradam Sir; the same performance was dedicated to Swamiji, our greatest teacher. Then students from various classes were called up on the stage to garland him. After this, on behalf of students, Karanbhai, Utsavbhai from 12th Commerce and Denishbhai and Romalbhai from 12th Science offered prayers to Swamiji.

Then it was time for the most awaited part of the event i.e. Swamiji's pravachan. He gave us some very important instructions like: "Teacher nu mathu khavu", "Roj nu devu roj chukvi devu", "Thobdu nahi chadavvu". He also talked of great scientists like the Wright Brothers and Einstein and explained that none of their works were complete without prayers. He quoted examples from the lives of great leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Swami Vivekanand. The students also in turn promised to follow his aagnas and get minimum 70%. In Swamiji's words, they promised to be સિંહ and not બકરી.

This visit of Swamiji brought serenity and peace to all. The hustle-bustle and stress of the exams that had just finished were shattered at once, such was the effect of Swamiji's visit to Atmiya Vidya Mandir.

Composed by: Karan, Parth, Meet, Vikkim, Utsav and Shubham (12 Commerce)

Jaljilani Ekadashi Utsav - 2012

Atmiya Vidya Mandir celebrated the spiritual festival of Jaljilani Ekadashi on 26th September, 2012. The celebration was in order to appreciate and acknowledge the blessings of God which makes the basis of our very survival. The swimming pool filled with fresh new water was made ready to rejoice the festival.

The festival was initiated with Har Vidhi. Garland was offered to Thakorji and the saints Pujya Prabodh Swamiji and Pujya Suhrad Swamiji were presented with bouquets. Students and staff members were blessed with the opportunity to take Thakorji on Nauka Vihar.

Aarti and Updesh ornamented the program. The Aarti was performed whole heartedly by all the students and staff members. P. Arjun Mama explained the importance of the day, emergence of the festival and the scriptural meaning of celebration. Under the resilient positive influence of spiritual environment, students not only enjoyed the experience but also learnt to escalate love and devotion towards God.

During Nauka Vihar, the boat was decorated and designed with the symbolic Swan, praying for the ultimate happiness of life “Atmiyata”. Thakorji was then taken on Vihar by the students in turn with their respective groups. Festival also encouraged students to participate together with unity and uniformity, which was prominently seen during Nauka Vihar.

Concluding the celebration, Prasad was offered to all the enthusiasts. Having an utmost importance in the Hindu philosophy, Prasad, is also a tool to remember the lessons of life with the sweet memories. Hence, children learnt the life-skills and gained the memories to be cherished forever.

Throughout the celebration, students were actively involved in the process. Quest to know more and eager to learn new happenings at school was prominently seen on the faces of students. Active involvement by every member made this carnival one of the pleasant memories of life.

Written by: Chirag Sir

ગણેશ ચતુર્થી મહોત્સવ 2012

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શુભ પ્રસંગોનો શુભારંભ જેનાથી થાય છે તેવા વિઘ્નહર્તા મંગલમૂર્તિના અવતરણનો દિવસ એટલે ગણેશ ચતુર્થી. ભાદરવા માસની ચતુર્થીના દિવસથી અનંત ચૌદસ સુધી એટલે કે દસ દિવસ સુધી ગણેશોત્સવ મનાવવામાં આવે છે. જોગાનુંજોગ ઘણા વર્ષો પછી આ વર્ષે ગણેશચતુર્થી બુધવારે આવી હતી. દરવર્ષની જેમ આ વર્ષે પણ આત્મીય વિદ્યા મંદિરમાં ગણેશચતુર્થી મહોત્સવ ખૂબ ધામધૂમથી ઉજવવામાં આવ્યો હતો.

તારીખ 19-09-2012 ના દિવસે સાંજે 4:30 કલાકે શુભ ચોઘડિયામાં ગણેશ ભગવાનની મૂર્તિની સ્થાપના કરવામાં આવી હતી. ગજાનંનનું સ્થાપના-પૂજન મુખ્ય યજમાન શ્રીમાન રાજેન્દ્રભાઈ ગીરાસે દ્વારા કરવામાં આવ્યું. ખૂબ જ શ્રદ્ધા અને ભક્તિભાવથી આચાર્ય પુષ્પક જોષી દ્વારા પૂજનવિધિ કરવામાં આવી હતી. જેમાં વૈદોક્ત મંત્રો સાથે પૂજન કર્યું તથા ગોળના પાણીથી ભગવાન લંબોધરનો અભિષેક કરવામાં આવ્યો. ત્યારબાદ શ્રી ગણેશજીનું શાસ્ત્રોક્ત પૂજન, આરતી, ઈત્યાદિ આરાધના સશ્રદ્ધ રીતે કરવામાં આવી અને પ્રસાદ વિતરણ થયું.

આમ, પાંચ દિવસ સુધી ગણેશજીની પૂજા, અર્ચના, આરતી, ભજન કિર્તન વગેરે કરવામાં આવ્યું. અંતે વિદાયની વેળા આવી. તારીખ 24-09-2012 ના રોજ સાંજે 4:00 કલાકે ખૂબ જ ધૂમધામથી ગણપતિનો વરઘોડો કાઢવામાં આવ્યો અને આત્મીય વિદ્યા મંદિરના પટાંગણમાં ફેરવવામાં આવ્યો. સાંજે 6:30 કલાકે ભારે હૈયે ગણપતિજીનું વિસર્જન કરીને ભાવભીની વિદાય આપવામાં આવી.

આવા અષ્ટવિનાયક સુખ કરતા, દુ:ખ હરતા, વિઘ્ન વિનાયક ગણપતિ દેવને કોટિ કોટિ વંદન !!!

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