Mohali :
A large number of devotees are attending the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha being organised at Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Phase-4, every day.
Prominent personalities and dignitaries associated with various religious organisations are also visiting the Katha venue to pay obeisance and seek the blessings of Swami Ji.
On the fourth day of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, Swami Dhanwantri Das Ji, who arrived from Vrindavan, narrated various divine leelas and spiritual episodes associated with Lord Shri Krishna, enlightening devotees through his discourse. He also highlighted the significance and glory of the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana.
Swami Dhanwantri Das Ji said that God does not cherish every material offering, but anything offered with love, devotion and a pure heart becomes especially dear to Him. During his discourse, he also narrated various episodes from the Mahabharata and explained the difference between righteousness and unrighteousness, while highlighting the power and affection of a mother. Through his spiritual teachings, he urged devotees to remain connected with the feet of the Lord.
On the occasion, BJP Punjab Vice-President Dr. Subhash Sharma and BJP District Mohali President Sanjeev Vashisht also visited the Katha venue to pay obeisance and seek Swami Ji’s blessings. They honoured Swami Dhanwantri Das Ji by presenting him with flower garlands.
On the fourth day, the women office-bearers of the temple committee performed seva as the main yajmans. From distributing Mahaprasad to managing the continuous community kitchen, they joined other sewadars and rendered selfless service throughout the programme.
The temple’s Chief Priest Lucky Sharma, along with other priests, and temple committee president Desh Raj Gupta, co-vice president Raj Kumar Kalia, vice president Satish Kumar, general secretary Raj Kumar Sharma, cashier Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Anshul Bansal and Sanjeev Sharma alias Bobby, among other members, extended their cooperation.
From the women’s wing, president Dinesh Chandan, Indra Rani, Pushpa Sharma, Rajkumari, Shashi, Neelam and Archana, along with other members, also contributed to the arrangements for the religious programme.
A large number of devotees gathered during the Maha Aarti on the fourth day. The entire Katha pandal reverberated with chants of “Hare Krishna-Hare Rama” and “Radhe-Radhe”, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere.
At the conclusion of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha each day, different varieties of Mahaprasad are distributed, along with a continuous community kitchen, where hundreds of devotees participate and receive prasad.
