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Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center USA
Marks Founder’s 60th Birthday with Festival
of Bliss and Free Health Fair
OUR BUREAU
East Stroudsburg, PA
he Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center,
USA celebrated the 60th birth anniversary
Tof its founder, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji,
with a three-day Festival of Bliss that combined
spiritual devotion and community service.
From September 26 to 28, 2025, devotees and
community members gathered at the SRSC USA
in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to commemo-
rate Pujya Gurudevshri’s milestone birthday. The
festival opened with heartfelt birthday wishes and
a musical dedication by devotees, setting a celebra-
tory yet contemplative tone. Attendees participat-
ed in lakeside veneration ceremonies, while Pujya
Gurudevshri delivered enlightening discourses on
human life, explaining that transforming one’s
birth into a “Festival of Bliss” allows life to be tru-
ly lived. He urged seekers to awaken discernment
between the worthwhile and the worthless, em-
phasizing detachment while remaining engaged in
worldly responsibilities. allowed us to bridge community service with pro-
Throughout the festival, attendees engaged fessional medical expertise. True wellness includes
deeply with the founder’s teachings, gaining in- not only mindfulness and stress relief but also
sights into devotion, mindfulness, and selfless ser- access to healthcare and preventive education.”
vice. The spiritual discourses were complemented The health fair, offered free of charge, reflected
by performances, including soul-stirring melodies the center’s commitment to removing barriers
by acclaimed musician Sachin Sanghvi. In a mo- to healthcare access while promoting holistic
ment of spiritual initiation, Pujya Gurudevshri well-being in the Pocono community.
conducted an Atmarpit Diksha ceremony, initiat- Beyond health and spiritual guidance, the fes-
ing three seekers into a path of selfless dedication, tival also embraced large-scale humanitarian ser-
inspiring many others to deepen their spiritual vice. Volunteers hand-packed over 100,000 meals
practice. for communities worldwide facing malnutrition
The Festival of Bliss also showcased the cen- and starvation, demonstrating the center’s ongo-
ter’s humanitarian and wellness initiatives. A ing commitment to social upliftment.
key highlight was the Poconos Health and Well- The celebration provided visitors with op-
ness Fest, held on September 27 by Shrimad Ra- portunities to explore the Shrimad Rajchandra
jchandra Love & Care USA in partnership with Spiritual Center, engage in educational and cul-
St. Luke’s University Health Network. Over 250 tural programs, and participate in activities that
residents benefited from preventive screenings strengthened the sense of community and service.
and wellness workshops led by licensed medical The SRSC USA continues to embody its mission
professionals. Services included vision and dental of fostering spiritual growth, wellness, and com-
checks, blood pressure and cholesterol testing, di- passion through a combination of teachings, prac-
abetes and bone density assessments, BMI mea- tical service, and outreach initiatives.
surements, and dementia screenings for adults The three-day Festival of Bliss concluded on
over 50. September 28, leaving attendees enriched spiritu-
Additional workshops covered nutrition and ally and inspired to apply the principles of mind-
lifestyle, women’s health, and yoga, meditation, fulness, devotion, and service in daily life. The
and stress relief techniques. Residents were also combined focus on inner growth, wellness, and hu-
able to participate in hands-on CPR and first aid manitarian service exemplified Pujya Gurudevshri
training and access wellness kits and educational Rakeshji’s vision of a balanced, purposeful life.
materials. For more information about the center, its
Dr. Chintan Mehta, an internal medicine upcoming programs, and community initiatives,
specialist and trustee of SRLC USA, highlighted residents and devotees can visit the Shrimad Ra-
the importance of the initiative, stating, “Working jchandra Spiritual Center USA and Shrimad Ra-
alongside St. Luke’s University Health Network jchandra Love & Care USA websites.
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