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During his sadhana days, Shri
Yogeshwarji visited many pilgrim places of India with his mother (Mataji
Jyotirmayi). While pilgrim places pulled faithful devotees poor and rich
alike irrespective of cast or creed from all over India, Yogeshwarji felt
that almost all pilgrim places lacked basic facilities like good lodging and
boarding at an affordable rate. He, therefore had an ardent wish to build an
affordable place (Dharmashala / Guest House) for the pilgrims in India.
Later in his life, Shri Yogeshwarji decided to fulfilled his dream. He
selected a piece of land at Ambaji in North Gujarat, a famous pilgrim place
of Goddess Amba - his most revered deity. Situated in the midst of Arvalli
mountain ranges on Gujarat-Rajasthan border, Ambaji attracts millions of
tourist round the year from all over country.
Before
Swargarohan took any concrete form, Shri Yogeshwarji passed away but his
spiritual heir, Maa Sarveshwari took upon the challenge of fulfilling her
master's dream. On that holy blessed land, Maa Sarveshwari created a small
Guest House named 'Mataji Jyotirmayi Vishram Gruh' appropriate called
'SWARGAROHAN'. This place discerns Maa’s aesthetic touch and her divine
insight.
Initially, 10 rooms were built
for pilgrims. All rooms had attached bathroom and lavatory. A small prayer
cum meditation hall was also erected on the second floor for devotees.
Shantibhai Mehta, a close devotee took special care in supervising the
activities of Swargarohan during its construction. Once completed, Balubhai
Jambucha offered his honorary service for handling the day to day running of
Swargarohan as a Manager for almost a decade. Many such known and unknown
devotees gave their service.
Swargarohan's construction
finished in 1986. During its construction phase, Maa Sarveshwari consecrated
it with the renderings and recitation of Ramayana, hymns, shlokas and
mantra-japa. Maa performed such acts while on fast without water during the
summer heat of Ambaji ! During construction, there was no place for Maa and
devotees to sit. A small hut (Kutiya) was then hand prepared by devotees.
Later, Maa sat there for hours with devotees consecrating the place.
In
1990, Toronto Dhyan Kendra celebrated its 10 successful years in Canada. In
commemoration, they donated funds to refurbish the Kutiya with a marble one
at the same place. In a short span of time, their wish transformed the
Kutiya and assumed the form of magnificent dome shaped structure with
sidewalk around it. The photograph on right is the recent view of Kutiya at
Swargarohan. These days, devotees flock the place to perform their
meditation and other routines while outside walkway remains busy with
devotee's 'Parikamma' (cicumambulence).
The second major facelift of Swargarohan occurred when Shantibhai Kaneria,
a close disciple of Maa-Prabhu decided to add a magnificent prayer and
meditation hall in the complex. The hall, which was later named as "YOG
SHAIVALYAM' can easily accommodate a congregation of 500+ devotees at a
time. It was also equipped with kitchen facilities on one side where
now-a-days food is served to visiting and residing devotees for a nominal
charge.
Every
devotee who visits the place for a few minutes experiences utter tranquility
and calmness. A variety of flowers, fruits and groves of trees add to the
beauty and serenity of the place. Everyday thousands of birds flock to have
food grain on the terrace of Swargarohan. The view is worth a watch! A
playground for children equipped with swings and slides enlighten children’s
stay here.
Every year during Navratri,
large number of devotees attend the “Maun Japa Yagna”. Austerity, dedication
and service along with the sadhana make the event a memorable one. |