Keeping an Eye on London

A tourist named Theo van Iperen from the Netherlands had taken picture of PP Shri kakamaharaj and Deshpande maharaj while they were in the 'London Eye'. Thank you Theo van Iperen for your kind act. The sadhaks are greatful to you for sharing the photo.

Here's the picture he sent. In the background city of London can be seen along with River Themes.

Kakamaharaj's New Jersey Stay

PP Shri Narayankaka had a busy schedule in New Jersey. He had discourses as well as radio interview during his stay in New Jersey.

A discourse at Sai Mandir, New York on the 18th August, followed by a discourse at Marathi Vishwa Community Center on the next day. On 22nd August was the half-hour radio interview. And finally, a small homely function at the residence of the host, Mr. Bindu Madhav Joshi. Click here to view some of the photos of PP Shri Narayankaka at Mr. Joshi's residence.

Seen in this photo from (Left to Right) are Mr. Roland Corvol, PP Shri Narayankaka and Mr. Bindu Madhav Joshi. Mr. Bindu Madhav Joshi will be uploading a few video clips on YouTube, once he gets the camcorder connected to his laptop. The next part of the tour takes PP Shri Narayankaka to Austin, Texas. He left for Austin on the 23rd August 2007.

Media Appearances

PP Shri Kakamaharaj would be appearing in the media quite a few times in this tour.

• New York ITV displayed a 30-minute program on 19th August 07.
• A radio interview (for an hour duration) is planned and will be broadcast on ePrasaran internet radio. [Visit http://marathi.eprasaran.com/ for more information]
• RBC Radio (FM 96.5), in the New Jersey and New York area, will also broadcast an interview on 22nd August 07 from 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm Eastern Time. [Visit http://www.rbcradio.com for more information]

Discourse on Aastha TV Channel

PP Shri Kakamaharaj's discourses will be telecast on Aastha TV (a channel that broadcasts spiritual and cultural programs) on 25th August 2007 at 11.20 am Indian Standard Time. Please make sure you watch this program. Inform others as well.

For people in other countries, please lookup your satellite TV guide to know the exact number of the Aastha Channel and make sure you watch this one. Please inform other as well.

PP Shri Kakamaharaj is in the US

On 14th August 07, PP Shri Kakamaharaj arrived in the US safe and sound. Thank You Dr. and Mrs. Mone for hosting PP Shri Kakamaharaj.

Hoping to upload the arrival photos on the blog as soon as they are available.

Let us all pray to PP Shri Loknath Tirth Swami Maharaj and Gurudev Datta to shower their blessings on PP Shri Kakamaharaj for a successful US trip.

On the way to the US

Today, 14th August 2007 at 1805 hrs (local time), PP Shri Kakamaharaj would fly from London to New York, USA, after finishing a successful trip to the UK.

Meanwhile, there is a change in the originally planned schedule. Instead of going to Canada, PP Shri Kakamaharaj would now be spending more time in the USA.

Discourses and Radio Interview have been planned in New Jersey area and around 4 to 5 days of discourses are being finalized in Texas. Stay tuned to find out the exact dates of the programs and contact information at each location.

Meeting at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

A meeting cum small gathering at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was held on Saturday 4th August 2007 in the afternoon. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan expressed interest in arranging a lecture to be delivered by PP Shri Narayankaka Maharaj.

Radio Interview on 22nd August 2007

A radio station in New York / New Jersey area, RBC Radio (FM 96.5), will be conducting a radio interview of PP Shri Narayankaka Maharaj on 22nd August 2007 between 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm (Eastern Time Zone).

The interview will be for a duration of around 20 minutes followed by a 10 minutes Question & Answers session in which people can call in with their questions.

For those in the NY/NJ area, please listen to RBC Radio about announcements about discourses being arranged in your area.

Taking off for a better tomorrow

Today was the day, 2nd August 2007, when PP Shri Kakamaharaj and Dr. Deshpande Maharaj, took off for UK. In the words of Purnima Gore of Mitra UK,

" Shri Narayan Yeshwant Dhekane is an unique personality, whose Universal Brotherhood idea encompasses the whole universe. He is earnestly striving for a far better world for a common man. As a destined personality, he practiced yoga for forty years of his prime age and put forth a wonderful philosophy which encompasses and engulfs All the religions, all the countries, nay whole world as – One Nation and One Human race. In all the diversities of the world, he has established uniqueness of live force (pran) as the basis for universal brotherhood. "

At the airport, there were around 50 people who came to see off PP Shri Narayankaka Maharaj and Deshpande Maharaj. The air was filled with a kind of spirit that would uplift one's senses and touch their emotions. It was half sorrow-half joy feeling for the sadhaks. Joyous because their Guru was leaving to make the world a better place on the other hand they were sad because they will not see their Guru for a good 3 months. Earlier, on August 1st, 2007, an even bigger function took place at Nashik where countless sadhaks and well-wishers gathered to see their PP Shri Kakamaharaj leaving for Thane.

Months and months of preparation, discussions, meetings, opinions and best wishes of others will now be put to use as his tour progresses. Mr. Lalit Dandekar, of UK, has taken a lot of sincere efforts in trying to organize the various lectures/discourses planned in and around London.

Many people have contributed their money, time and other resources to make this trip a reality. With PP Shri Loknath Tirth Swami Maharaj's blessings and best wishes & hearty feelings from numerous sadhaks, the trip is bound to be a great success.

Tomorrow is the big day ...

Tomorrow i.e. August 2, 2007 is the Big Day, when P.P. Shri Narayankaka Dhekane Maharaj will set steps to start his foreign tour. His maiden tour in the Western countries.

He will be visiting UK, USA, and possibly Canada, in his 3-month tour aimed at meeting his disciples and seekers of Kundalini Shaktipata Yoga. However, the primary aim of the tour is, to meet as many number of people as possible, and try to spread the novel path of Siddhayoga (Mahayoga) in other parts of the world.

It was around two years ago, he completed his tour of India by visiting various cities, towns and villages by covering a distance of around 10,000 kms. Soon after that, he also visited the neighbouring country of Bhutan to continue his mission to spread the path of Siddhayoga (Mahayoga).

His global vision did not allow him to be at rest for long, thus the idea was born to visit countries in the West. People are encouraged to make it possible to attend one of the free discourses being held in various cities in UK and USA. A detailed tour plan is available here.

Watch this space for updates and photos as the tour progresses.