Transcript Sewa Prakar Part Five Raju Raithatha 15th May 2011

Sewa Prakar
Part Five
Raju Raithatha
15th May 2011
Previous Talks
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Historical background on religion,
The spirituality of Krishna,
Vaishnava beliefs
We listed various text and Puranas for Krishna
philosophy
Path of Grace
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Essential requirements for sewa –
Prem (Love),
Bhavna (Faith)
Daily commitment or addiction to perform sewa
Etiquette of Sewa,
Who can do Sewa?
Your Bhavna during Sewa,
Practicality of Sewa,
Aparas, Dress Code and where to do Sewa
 Mangala
Sewa
 Shinghar
Sewa
Gwal Sewa
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In Vaishnavs residence there is no Gwal sewa
performed
Gopijan Vallabh Bhog is done only in Neekunj
Mandhir and Nandaraiji residence
Raj Bhog Sewa
Leela Bhavna
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Shri Hariraiji has written a wonderful
explanation regarding Raj Bhog Bhavna
Shri Thakorji in Vraj understands all the Vraj
Bhakto and their needs. At this time Thakorji
completes all the Manoraths which the Vraj
Bhakto’s has wished for and at this time
Thakorji accepts what ever is offered to him
Nandabawa’s Rajbhog
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Thakorji who is accompanied by Krishan-Baldev
goes to Nandarai’s residence for Rajbhog.
Shri Rohiniji and Yasodaji prepare and offer the
Rajbhog
Vaanma (Forest) Rajbhog
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Thakorji after doing all the Shinghar goes to the
forest with all the other Gopas and Sakha’s
(cowherds) for grazing
Yasodaji will prepare and send variety of lunch
items with the Kumarikas to Thakorji and all the
Sakha’s
Banks of Shree Yamunaji
Shyam Ghat
Kumud Vaanma
Shree Swaminiji Nikung Rajbhog
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Shree Swaminiji will invite him in her Nikung
Mandhir to have Rajbhog.
Shree Swaminiji will appear in Gulab (Rose)
Swaroop at this time
Vraj Bhakto’s will get Yugal Swaroop Darshan
Raj Bhog at Yasodaji’s Neighbours
residence
Raj Bhog Pranalika
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Reeti Thakorji will in the Neenj Mandhir sit
on the Seehashan and in front of the
Seehashan a table is placed where all the Raj
Bhog items are offered
Vipreeti – Thakorji will go to the Bhog
Mandhir and have his Raj Bhog.
The place where you are going to perform Raj Bhog
sewa , take some water and first clean the area and
dry the area.
 Place a Mattress (Gaadi) on that area.
 Place Jarigi on both sides.
 Place Thakorji on the Gaadi.
 In front, place a silver plate.
 On the plate, place all the Shakadi items and all the
other Samagri items around the plate.
 Make sure all the Samagri is displayed beautifully.
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Do Hath Kasha- clean your hands
Take Tulsi leaf in your hand and recite the Bramhsaband
three times.
Do Charanpus
Then place the Tulsi leaf in front of Thakorji’s Charnarvind
(Feet).
Then take some water from a small container and sprinkle it
on the Samagri.
Recite the Panchasak Mantra
Then place Tulsi leaves on all the Samagri.
Place some perfume nearby.
Ring the Bell x 3
Shri Mahaprabhuji, Shri Gusainji, Shri
Gurudevji, Chorasi- Basobawan (84-252)
Vaishnava Kanithi Aap Sav Vraj Bhakto Sahit
krupa Kari Raj Bhog Aarogajo.
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Do Dandwat to Thakorji and then take a rest for a short time.
If you are not offering Shakadi Bhog then offer Misri, Milk
items etc. which ever you have in your Bhavna.
Raj Bhog time is 48 minutes.
During this time you can clean all the utensils which were used in
the Sewa and also clean the kitchen.
Do preparation for the Neenj Mandhir- clean the Mandhir and
the Seehashan
If you have time left, then do Sarvottam Stotra Solak.
When Darshan time is due, take some water in a Loti (container)
clap three times and enter the Mandhir.
Clean Thakorji’s face with the water and dry.
Offer Mukhawas – two Bedi
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Keep the water on one side and clean your
hands.
Take both the Jarigi, pour the water in a
different container, clean the Jarigi and refill.
You should have Mala made from flowers.
Place Thakorji in the Neenj Mandhir on the
Seehashan and offer the Phool Mala.
Place both the Jarigi on either side, offer Bedi
and place some toys on the steps for Thakorji.
Place Flute next to Thakorji
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Use the Darpan (mirror) do Dandwat and then
wash your hands again.
Remove the Mala and flute and place on the side
Recite Krishna Shraya
Place a cloth from the Seehashan to Shayan
=Pandha cloth
Place Jarigi next to the Shayan, with Milk item in
Banta and one Banta with Bedi. Let Thakorji
sleep on the Shayan
Remove the cloth- Panda and do Dandwat.
This completes the Rag Bhog Sewa.
Raj Bhog Bhav Bhavna
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Reeti Bhavna Thakorji sits on the Seehashan
and eats the Raj Bhog, Vraj Bhakto arrive at
this place and gets Darshan from Thakorji.
Vipreeti – Shari Thakorji goes to the Mandhir
for Raj Bhog, Bhog Mandhir is Bhakto’s
Neekunj and Thakorji becomes equal to the
Bhakto’s and understands their feeling and
emotions.
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Tulsi Bhavna- Reciting Bramhsaband Mantra and
placing Tulsiji near Thakorji Charnarvind, Thakorji
accepts our offering to him; this reminds us of our
commitment to offer every thing to Thakorji.
Charanpus Bhavna- Thakorji Charanvind represents
Bhakti Swaroop, when we do Charanpus to Thakorji
our heart is invoked with Bhakti and every day our
Bhakti will improve. When we then place our hand on
our eyes, forehead, neck and heart, it is at this time
Thakorji offers his Charnarvind which enhances our
feeling as a Das to him and improves our thoughts in
donation sewa.
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Samagri Tulsi Bhavna- Thakorji best loved
item is Tulsi, placing Tulsi leaf on Samagri will
wash away all the bad thoughts and deeds of
the Samagri and this will acceptable to
Thakorji. Tulsi also represents Swaminiji’s
internal pleasant aroma which Thakorji loves.
Raj Bhog Bhavna- Thakorji accepts Raj Bhog
from Shree Yasodaji, Swaminiji, and All Vraj
Bhakto and Vaishnavs.
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Steps next to Seehashan Bhavna- There are three
steps to be placed in front of the Seehashan. First
step = chandrikawaliji, second step Kumarikas and
step nearest to the Seehashan represents Shree
Yamunaji, The cushions on the each of the steps
represent Satvik, Rajas and Tamas feelings of the
Bhaktos . The toys placed next to the cushions
represent Shree Swaminiji’s Bhav.
Phool Mala Bhavna- After Raj Bhog Thakorji goes
to the Neekunj Mandhir of Shree Swaminiji and the
flowers represent the Vraj Bhaktos, who request
Thakorji to accept the Bhog in the Neekunj Mandhir
and then they will come and see him in the Nikung
Mandhir.
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Panda Cloth Bhavna- The cloth placed from Seehashan to
Shayan represents Thakorji returning home for rest and at this
time Shree Swaminiji places her Sari on his path.
Placing Padlock on the doors of Mandhir. The padlock is
placed on the doors after Raj Bhog, Shree Swaminiji loves the
padlock and represents her sweetness, she locks Thakorji so
that she only is the only one to access to him
Beda and Bedi Bhavna- Bedi is accepted by both Thakorji
and Swaminiji and is offered by Lilavati who gets the Darshan,
Beda is offered by Gopas and Sakha’s to Thakorji, in the
Mandhir, Vaishnavs can have the Beda after the offering but
not Bedi, however at Vaishnavs house only Bedi is offered and
accepted by us.
Gopijan Bhavna- After the Raj Bhog is complete take all the
Samagri, Shakadi Bhog etc and offer it you all the Vaishnavs
then offer it to all the family member this will complete all
your Manoraths.
Uthapan Darshan
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After high noon wait three hours.
Get ready as you did for the Mangala Darshan
Freshen up or have a bath, wear clean Aparas
clothes, take Charanpus, do Tilak and wash your
hands.
Go to the Mandhir do Dandwat and then wash
your hands again.
Then get all the Samagri ready for Uthapan.
Use the items available according to the season
for the Samagri.
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After the afternoon rest Thakorji goes to the
base of Giriraj Mountain where he meets
Beledioo and Phulindi (local) animals.
These animals have the Krupa from Shree
Giriraj to become Bhaktos of Thakorji.
These animals bring all the items (fruits and
flowers) from the forest, which are seasonal.
Thakorji will accept this Samagri and completes
their Manoraths. Then Thakorji with the Sakha’s
get ready to go back to Gokul.
Uthapan Sewa Bhavna
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Prepare the Samagri according to the season and
the availability of the items
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Before entering the Mandhir clap three times.
Request Thakorji to wake up.
Wait about five minutes before opening the doors of the
Mandhir.
Enter the room and do Dandwat.
Clean Thakorji’s Mukarvind with wet cloth, dry and then remove
the Jarigi.
Also remove all the Samagri, Bantaji Bedi, Beda and other Jarigi
and place them in a separate plate. Also remove the three steps.
Wash all the plates containers etc. and refill the Jarigi.
Place Thakorji on the Seehashan .
Place the Jarigi next to the Seehashan.
Take a short rest, Offer Uthapan Bhog to Thakorji do Dandwat
and leave the room.
Uthapan Bhav Bhavna
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Bhog offering at the Seehashan – Thakorji wakes up
in the Forest and goes to the Base of the Giriraj. And
sits on the Shila which represents the Seehashan. It is
with this Bhavna we request Thakorji to sit on the
Seehashan.
Uthapan Bhav Bhavna Thakorji after resting in the
afternoon goes to the base of Giriraj and accepts the
Bhog from the Phulindi etc. and understands their
Bhakti and Bhavna. It is with this feeling we do
Uthapan Darshan.
The time for Uthapan is 24 minutes.
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After the Uthapan Darshan Thakorji requests the
Sakha’s that it is time for us to return home as the sun
is setting, gather all the cows. At this time Thakorji
plays his flute and returns home.
At the time Shree Yasodaji is waiting at the entrance
of Nandarai’s house for Thakorji.
She will do the Aarti to Thakorji when he arrives and
offers Sandhya Bhog to Thakorji. This Bhog and
Aarti are not done at Vaishnavs house as it is only the
privilege for Shree Yasodaji. This is the time when
Thakorji returns from the Vaan to Yasodaji and in
our residence Thakorji has always resided in our
Nikung Mandhir.
Shayan Darshan
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Time for Shayan Bhog.
This is the time to change the clothes and
Shinghar for Thakorji before Shayan Bhog.
Remove all the Shinghar from the head,
neck etc.
For Shayan Bhog you can use the following
items- Kanal Phool, Tilak, nakewashar,
Chibuk, kanthashdi, poochi and nipur. Use
perfume made from rose flower.
Shayan Darshan Bhavna
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Yasodaji request Thakorji and Baldev to do Guw Pooja and then asked
them to change their clothes, urging them that Shayan Bhog is ready. Both
the brothers are very lazy at this time and are very tried from a long day.
Yasodaji will convince them to change and asks them how they spend their
day. After feeding them Yasodaji will convince them to drink some milk as
well.
Shree Thakorji will first come to Yasodaji, will do Guw Pooja, eat the
Shayan Bhog and then go to Shree Swaminiji’s Neekunj Mandhir. Thakorji
with Swaminiji will have Shayan Bhog. After this Lalitaji will bring some
milk in a gold glass, she wants Swaminiji to drink this first, so she offers the
glass to Thakorji, knowingly that he will make sure Swaminiji drinks the
milk first. Thakorji understands her thoughts and takes the glass and offers
the milk to Swaminiji.
Sewa Pranalika
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Take some water in your hands and clean the area where you are going to
place the Bhog and then dry the area.
Clean the mattress that you are going to use then clean your hands again.
Refill Jarigi. (Only one).
Place Thakorji on the Mattress.
Get the Samagri ready for the Shayan Bhog, you can make fresh Shakadi
Bhog or you can use some of the unused items from Shakadi Bhog which you
made at Raj Bhog or offer un-shakadi Bhog.
Time for the Bhog is 24 minutes. Offer the Bhog, do Dandwat and request
Thakorji to accept the Bhog. Take a short rest and leave the room.
Go to the Shayan Mandhir, clean the bed mattress, bed sheets and pillows etc.
and place them back on the bed.
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Put some perfume on the mattress.
When the 24 minutes are complete, take with you a
glass of milk for Thakorji
Clap three times and go to the place where you offered
the Bhog,
Offer the glass of milk to Thakorji, remove the Jarigi,
leave the room, empty the Jarigi in Prasad container and
refill the Jarigi, place it next to the Shayan.
Bhog and place in clean plate.
Clean Thakorji’s face with some water and offer
Mukhawas.
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Then place Thakorji on the Shayan, you can do Bhavna
for Shayan Aarti. Do Dandwat and cover Thakorji with
a blanket or light covering- according to the weather.
Also put some perfume on the Blanket.
For Shree Balkrishnalalji you can leave a cap and keep
the hand with Makhund on the top.
For Chitraji remove the heavy clothes and then put very
light clothes for the night.
Next to Sayan place Jarigi on both sides, in one Banta
place milk items and in the other Banta put Bedi for
Thakorji. Also place a Malaji next to Thakorji.
Do Dandwat, leave the room and close the door.
Minimum Sewa
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Shree Mahaprabhuji has wished that we should perform
our sewa to Thakorji with great devotion, faith and
love.
When we have taken Bramhsaband we are committing
ourselves for doing sewa for Thakorji.
We have 24 hours in a day
When we take the Bramhsaband we need to agree with
our Gurudev on haw to do sewa and how much time
one can devote to Thakorji.
The Basics
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After waking up in the morning before placing your feet on the
ground think of Shree Mahaprabhuji, Shree Gusainji, Shree
Gurudev, Shree Nathji and Shree Yamunaji.
Then go to the Chitraji of the above and do Darshan
Then greet all the family members with Jai Shree Krishna
Go to the Toilet etc., have a bath wear clean clothes
Take Charanmut, do Tilak then wash hands and gets things ready
for Sewa.
You choose the Picture etc. of Thakorji, take it to Vallabh Balkos
and get permission from them to start sewa.
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Have a wish that you will start with Misri Bhog Sewa
Find a small place in your house or in a small cupboard.
Place a clean cloth and place small mattress and cushion around
the mattress
Place Thakorji on the Mattress
Everyday after bathing before entering or opening the Mandhir
clap three times to wake Thakorji.
Clean Thakorji’s face and the place Thakorji on the Mattress
Offer Misri Bhog to Thakorji in a silver plate if possible or you
can use steel or brass plate.
Whilst offering the Misri Bhog have Bhavna in your heart that
you are offering all the Bhog at Mangala time.
Request Thakorji to accept the Bhog and do Dandwat.
Also have Bhavna to offer Jarigi to Thakorji.
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After a short time, remove the plate with the Misri
clean it.
Which ever Vagha or vastra that you have chosen, put
them on Thakorji and place Gunja Mala on Thakorji.
Have Bhavna for Shinghar and in a clean plate offer
more Misri.
After this in remove the plate of Misri, clean it and
place more Misri in the plate and offer it to Thakorji as
Raj Bhog. Have all the Bhavna in you.
After a short time remove the Bhog.
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Rest for a short time, then offer new Bhog for
Uthapan and do Dandwat.
After this remove the Gunja Mala and offer
Shayan Bhog to Thakorji.
Then request to Thakorji that it is time to sleep,
make the preparations, and put Thakorji to sleep
and cover with Blanket.
Do Dandwat and close he doors.
If time permitting
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Mangalacharan
Shree Yamunastak
Shree Sarvottam Stotra
Chatur Sloka
Shree Krishna Shraya
Do one Mala and recite “Shree Krishna
Sharanam Ma Ma”
In the evening
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Sit with your the family and do Satsang, read one
story from Choriasi Basobawan Vaishnavs Varta
(84-252) and sing one or two Kirtans.
After this remember Thakorji, Shree
Mahaprabhuji, Shree Gusainji and Shree
Yamunaji.
Jai Shree Krishna
Raju Raithatha