Gajapati Raja
Divyasingh enthralls Navi Mumbaikars
By Dinesh Kamath
NAVI MUMBAI: King of Puri Sri Gajapati Raja Divyasingh Dev gave a
spiritual discourse on Lord Jagannath at Odhisha Bhavan, Vashi, Navi Mumbai on
Sunday, 2nd June 2013 in the evening at 7 p.m. in the presence of a large
number of devotees of Lord Jagannath. A ‘Satsang’ was arranged at Odisha Bhavan.
The citizens of Odisha staying in the city attended this event in big number.
The
Odisha Bhavan was decorated for the occasion. The sparkling presence of Lord
Jagannath, Brother Balabhadra and Sister Subhadra enchanted the devotees. There
was a slight rainfall too at around 6.30 pm.
King
of Puri, Sri Sri Gajapati Raja Divyasingh Dev arrived at around 7.30 pm and he
was greeted by the jam packed gathering of devotees with a standing ovation.
Prior to the discourse, Priests sung hymns in Sanskrit in praise of Lord Ganesh
and Lord Jagannath. After lighting the lamp and doing the Pooja, by offering
floral tribute to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, Sri Sri
Gajapati Raja occupied the Vyaspeeth.
He
gave the lecture in Odia language. But there were few non-Odia devotees too and
for their benefit he promised that he would be giving the same lecture in
English on the next day in Powai, Chinmay Ashram.
At
around 8 p.m. he started his Satsang by singing Sanskrit shlokas in the glory
of Lord Jagannath. The audio visual discourse spell bounded the devotees, with
a flowing and enchanting oration of Divyasingh Dev. He sang the glories of Lord
Jagannath and also said that the Lord is the originator of Yoga and told this
Yogic knowledge to Brahmadev, so as to unite the mind, body and soul, which is
the ultimate path to reach the Supreme. He explained in detail about the
Yuga’s, the Manu’s, and the Manvantar’s and the vast time span of each entity. He
also spoke about the greatness of Lord Jagannath, how he control’s the Universe
as the master of Universe, how he goes on vacation for a past time of nine days
with his brother and sister, about the journey from Gundicha Mandir to the
present day sanctum sanctorum Jagannath Temple.
He
touched on how in the Purana’s a sacred huge tree came flowing from the sea
into the shores of present day Odisha and how the God’s, the Sages, the King
and the Devotees were guided by sage Narada that the tree is ‘Vigraha’ of Lord
Jagannath himself. He was able to simplify the vast and deep knowledge of God in
simple manner. Everyone was glued to the screen and with apt concentration,
devotion and Love for the Lord, listened to the King of Puri. He said, how Maha
Vishnu gave the knowledge of ‘Bhakti and this tradition was passed from Narada
to devotees in the Trikhand.
He
made it clear that idols in the temple at Jagannath Puri are not mere idols but
the Lord himself, he who control’s the Universe by his mere grace. He said that
everyone should surrender to Lord Jagannath and he will take care of all.
Towards
the end of the lecture, he invited questions from the august gathering. He gave
prompt and exact answers to spiritual mysteries.
The
program was not only graced by the devotees but also by various reporters and
press photographers who were present to highlight the event. The spiritual
discourse ended on a fitting note with a sumptuous ‘Prasad-dinner’ for each and
every devotee, who were satisfied not only spiritually, mentally but also
physically with a full course of mouth watering, delicious food served at the
venue at around 9.30 p.m.
Thus,
the ‘Satsang’ ended in an enthralling note.
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