Param Pujya Gurudev Pandit Shriram Sharma, Acharya said – ‘Indian philosophy talks of two types of worlds – first physical and second subtle. The first one is visible and is material-based. The second is invisible and is consciousness-based. The first is identified by scientific achievements, while the second is recognized by the spiritual attainments.’ Either physical or subtle energy causes the activity in these worlds. If we observe any movement in the physical realm, it is happening because of its energy supply. If this supply is interrupted or blocked, nothing will happen in the external world; there would be dead silence.
As the basis of the physical world is physical energy, shraddha (faith, devotion) is the root of the spiritual world. In this world, shraddha generates spiritual energy waves for austerities, the output of which is seen in the form of siddhis (supernatural powers). It is not because we cannot see these energy waves that they do not exist; we cannot see radio, television, or mobile phone signals either. Spiritual energy is the most powerful energy that exists. No matter how we call it, it exists. There is a limit to physical and intellectual prowess, and their period is also limited. But shraddha has unlimited power. Once it is awakened, it opens the doors of spiritual treasures to sadhaka.
Vasant Parva is the festival of expression of shraddha of sadhakas of Gayatri Pariwar. This auspicious occasion comes to inspire and dedicate ourselves to a more significant cause. Pujya Gurudev chose this Parva for initiating all his missionary plans/activities. Whether it was the beginning of a superhuman feat of 24 Gayatri Mahapurashcharanas or the establishment of Gayatri Tapobhumi at Mathura or Shantikunj Ashram at Haridwar or the publication of Akhand Jyoti magazine – Pujya Gurudev chose this sacred occasion of Vasant Parva for all of them. This Parva becomes important as, on this occasion, shraddha dawns in the hearts of sadhakas, which, in turn, brings excellence in their character and deeds. This excellence makes their personalities ideal and their hearts compassionate.
In fact, this surge of shraddha is the eternal flow of spiritual energy. In whosoever’s life, this energy flows, it makes him noble. Such a person gets transformed from Nara to Narayana (from human to superhuman). If there is any energy that governs the activities of Gayatri Pariwar or Yug Nirman Mission, it is this magical energy of shraddha. In the collective efforts done for achieving higher goals, this energy works like a binding force, which keeps a great organization like Gayatri Pariwar stable and united.
If we wish to see the visible form of this spiritual energy, it can be seen at Shantikunj in the form of Akhand Deepaka (kept lighted continuously since 1926). If we wish to see it in the ideological form, it can be seen in the form of Akhand Jyoti magazine (which is in your hands). Akhand Deepaka is not an ordinary lamp; it is a witness to 24 Gayatri Mahapurashcharanas of Pujya Gurudev. It is a symbol of divine energy and aura. It can also be called a symbol of divine protection of gods and seers. When we prostrate before it, we prostrate to Mahapragya present in it. When the Sun rises, its effect can be seen everywhere. Flower buds start blossoming, the birds come out of their nests and start chirping and hopping, sleeping people get up, and the terror of nocturnal creatures stop with the sunrise. Similar things have been happening through the medium of supernatural aura emitted by Akhand Deepaka.
The ideological flow of this spiritual energy is reflected in the pages of Akhand Jyoti magazine. Even though the outreach of this magazine (published in Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, etc.) is quite vast, and its subscribers are huge in numbers, no advertisements are posted here. In fact, earning profit was never its aim. Publishing Akhand Jyoti with this courage had also been possible with the help of some divine spiritual power.
This magazine covers useful topics like health and wellness, synthesis of science and spirituality, religion for humanity, psychology, etc. It disseminates the perennial message of seers and sages for the integrated development of the individual, the family, and society at large. It inspires positive thinking and offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges of life. The most significant aspect of this magazine is that it carries the Pranic energy of its Founder-Patron-Seer-Savant Pujya Acharyaji. Many readers have testified that attentive reading of this magazine provides miraculous light and guidance in testing times. As a result, lakhs of its readers have become members of All World Gayatri Pariwar. They are always ready to take up the noble task of ushering in a new era of peace and harmony. This accomplishment has been possible due to the spiritual energy of Akhand Deepaka and the positive thought energy of Akhand Jyoti magazine.
This year we are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Shantikunj. On this auspicious occasion, each sadhaka should pledge to bring at least 50 families under the umbrella of Akhand Deepaka and make 50 new members of Akhand Jyoti. What can be a better service to humanity than showing the torch of this divine light?
With prayer-filled wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year, 2021
Akhand Jyoti Magazine 2021 Jan-Feb