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CHINMAYA MISSION DALLAS/ FORT WORTH
Celebrating Gurudev’s Birth Centenary
1916-2016
OM Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah
Guru Paduka Puja
Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda was born on
May 8th, 1916. His vision has enabled tens of thousands of
spiritual seekers around the world find both external and
internal Guru. Several thousands of children and adults are
served by Chinmaya Mission centers in USA alone.
Paduka puja is worship of “Padukas” or sandals of a
Guru. Guru’s feet or Padukas represent the knowledge on
which He stands, and firmly abides in. Worshiping the
Padukas with humility brings about the required purity in our
mind for this supreme knowledge to flow into us and spiritual
wisdom to take roots in our hearts.
On the occasion of Pujya Gurudev's birth centenary
“Guru Paduka Puja” ceremony is performed to express our
gratitude to the great Master.
Guru Paduka Puja at Members' Homes
As part of Gurudev Jayanti Centennial
Celebrations, Pujya Guruji Tejomayanand-ji has
recommended that CM centers to conduct Guru Paduka Pujas
at members’ homes. Guru Paduka Puja will be performed
twice a month - on weekends, most probably on the 1st and
3rd
Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Puja will be
performed by members at their homes From June 2014
through May 8, 2016.
Our Swamiji Sarveshananda-ji recently announced
a sankalpa/plan for the CMDFW center to perform the
Paduka Puja 108 times during the approximately two-year
period. Whenever possible, Acharya Ashaji has volunteered
perform/officiate these pujas at member’s residence. A
suggested donation of $151 is requested.
Scheduling is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There’s a
team in place that will check for availability of host’s preferred
month/date and if that slot is available, all the details on
logistics will be sent out. Typically, 4-5 members of the puja
team will work with the host family and help prepare for the
puja. Host family can invite family and friends to be part of
this auspicious event. It will be a great occasion to expose them
to Chinmaya Mission. Swamiji wants to see everyone
participate in celebrating Pujya Gurudev’s life.
Contacts:
Ramesh Hegde: (214)-732-1419
Sambu Mantha: (972)-618-5342
For hosting the Puja ,
Saaket Members Email to [email protected]
Chitrakoot Members Email to padukapuja.chitrakoot @cmdfw.org
By sending the following info –
· Name
· Home address
· Contact info – phone# and email Id
· Preferred month and Saturday (1st or 3
rd) in which they would
like to host
Once email received, Paduka Puja Team member will get in touch with
you regarding puja materials needed and at that time will be glad to
answer any questions.
HARI OM