PLEDGE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SANT ASHRAM

PLEDGE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SANT ASHRAM

28-MARCH-ENG 7

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA------------------------Upon arriving at Ayodhya Dham, he visited and inspected the Sant Ashram (Saint's Hermitage) established in the name of his ancestral village—Barnav, Bhojpur. Witnessing the grandeur and spiritual ambiance of the ashram, he expressed his immense delight.

On this occasion, paying his respects to Sant Shri Janaki Jivan Das Ji and Shri Ramjivan Das Ji, he expressed his gratitude to them for constructing such a vast and inspiring ashram. Furthermore, expressing his indebtedness to Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Shri Tyagi Baba, he remarked that the latter has performed an exemplary task in carrying forward his spiritual lineage with unwavering dedication.

Taking a pledge for the development of the ashram, he announced that he would personally fund the construction of a room within the premises in the name of his ancestors. Additionally, he appealed to all his farmer brethren in Barnav (Bhojpur) to contribute five kilograms of wheat and rice from every household to the ashram, thereby further strengthening the tradition of service and mutual cooperation.

On the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, he took a holy dip in the River Saryu, offered prayers and paid homage to Lord Shri Ram and at Hanuman Garhi, and prayed for the happiness, peace, harmony, brotherhood, and progress of the nation's citizens.

During this visit, he also participated in the *1200-Kundiya Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahayajna* (Grand Fire Ritual) organized by the revered saint, Shri Jiyar Swami Ji, and earned spiritual merit by taking part in the religious rituals.

The spiritual energy of Ayodhya plays a pivotal role in uniting society and in empowering the spirit of selfless service and cultural values. He participated in the *Aarti* ceremony on the banks of the River Saryu. Late at night, he attended the spiritual discourse program being conducted by the revered saint, Shri Jiyar Swami Ji.