Well-known Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor recently attended a grand spiritual event held at Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai, where he attended the 60th birth anniversary (Aho Gurudev Samaroh) of spiritual guru Pujya Gurudevshree Rakeshji. During this, the actor not only paid his respects to him, but also honored him with the title of 'Youth Magnet' from the open stage. Since this high-profile event, people across the country have become extremely curious to know who this famous personality of the spiritual world is and how wide is the scope of his teachings. Let us know in detail about the life of Gurudevshree Rakeshji, his works and his influence.
Who is Pujya Gurudevshree Rakeshji and his early life
Pujya Gurudevshree Rakeshji was born on 26 September 1966 in a distinguished family in Mumbai. Since childhood, he had a keen interest in spirituality and the lifestyle of saints. At the age of just eight, there was a spiritual turning point in his life when after seeing a picture of the great 19th century saint and philosopher Shrimad Rajchandraji, he went into a state of deep meditation and samadhi for three days continuously. His extraordinary talent can be gauged from the fact that he did M.A. in Philosophy. Degree with Gold Medal and later obtained the degree of Ph.D. by doing extensive research on Shrimad Rajchandraji's famous work 'Shri Atmiya Siddhi Shastra'.
Establishment and global spread of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Keeping in mind the objectives of spreading spiritual knowledge and social service, he established 'Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur' in the year 1994. Its main ashram located in Dharampur in South Gujarat has today become a major spiritual center for seekers from India and abroad. At present the centers of this mission are spread in six continents and more than 130 countries around the world. Gurudevshree is showing people the path to self-realization and inner peace by following the principles of Lord Mahavir and the path of Shrimad Rajchandraji. His followers address him with great respect as 'Bapa' and 'Gurudev'.
Why is Gurudevshree Rakeshji so popular among the youth?
There is a big reason behind Ranbir Kapoor calling him 'Youth Magnet'. Gurudevshree has presented spirituality in a very simple and practical form keeping in mind the language of the modern generation and their lifestyle. To give right direction to the youth, a unique framework of '5S' (Satsang, Sadhana, Seva, Culture and Sports) has been prepared by the Mission. Special centers are run all over the world for youth, where they learn to channelize their inner energy into positive activities. This is the reason why many youth, professionals and film personalities from India and abroad are attracted by his simplicity and thoughts and join his ashram.
Unprecedented contribution in social service, health and humanitarian work
Gurudevshree Rakeshji is not limited to just preaching, rather his organization does charitable and humanitarian work on a large scale. Under his guidance, state-of-the-art health facilities are provided in South Gujarat and other rural areas. Lakhs of underprivileged people are provided free treatment and operations through the huge multi-specialty hospitals and medical camps run by them. Apart from this, under women empowerment, this mission always remains at the forefront in providing livelihood training to tribal women, environmental protection, spreading education and disaster relief works. Many eminent personalities of the country like President Draupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have also openly praised the selfless service work being done by him.
Ranbir Kapoor's spiritual connection and release of 'Beyond' book
During this historic event organized at Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai, actor Ranbir Kapoor, while sharing personal experiences of his life, said that after becoming a father, his inclination has increased towards spirituality. On this special occasion, Ranbir Kapoor also released an inspirational book 'Beyond' based on the life and philosophy of Gurudevshree Rakeshji. The event was attended by dignitaries from the cinema world and various parts of the country. The life of Gurudevshree Rakeshji is a proof of how humanity can be served in the modern era while preserving ancient Indian culture and values.