Experiencing Bhakti at Trivikram Math
Shraddhavans may make vows (navas) at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram as well as at Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres. In keeping with the dictum, ‘Yadnena, Daanena and Tapasaa’ (’यज्ञेन दानेन तपसा), meaning ‘sacrifice, charity and austerity,’ devotees fulfil their vows by offering Kshemdakshina (a sacred offering made in fulfilment of a vow and in gratitude for divine blessings) according to their faith, wish and capacity. Those Shraddhavans who may not be able to render physical seva express their prayers and good wishes for the success and well-being of the Sanstha’s mission by writing the Ramnaam Book or by undertaking spiritual forms of service such as performing Upasana, lighting a Sudeep and participating in Yaags and Poojans.
Many Shraddhavans also bring their young children to the Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres. They believe that introducing their children to these centres at an early age helps forge a natural and enduring bond with these sacred places.
Moreover, during the Shubankara (Chaitra) and Ashubhanashini (Ashwin) Navratri, Shraddhavans may perform Ratrapathan (night recitations) at Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres. These begin with the reading of ‘Shree Ramrasayan,’ a sacred text authored by Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu himself. After completing it, other spiritual recitations may also be performed. Additionally, collective recitations such as the Ghorakashtoddharan Stotra during the month of Shravan, and annual recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa and Aniruddha Chalisa, are conducted at Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres.
Siddha Paduka at Shree Trivikram Math
In accordance with the resolve of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha, a Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre becomes eligible to receive the Siddha Padukas upon the completion of three years from its establishment. These sacred Padukas are then instated at the Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre in front of the image of Shree Trivikram. Shraddhavans may perform abhishek on these Padukas using the fragrant water available at the spiritual centre. Currently, Siddha Padukas have been established at Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres in Pune, Vadodara, Ratnagiri, Miraj-Sangli and Borivali (Mumbai).
In keeping with the times ahead, the following places may continue to evolve progressively, in accordance with the resolve and guidance of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha:
- Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram – the supreme sacred abode
- Shree Purushartha Aniruddha Dham – Dudulgaon, Pune
- Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre / Shree Aniruddha Upasana Kendra
The Trivikram Spiritual Club
Alongside the Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre, Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu envisioned and introduced a unique concept — Shree Trivikram Spiritual Club.
Shree Trivikram Spiritual Club is a place where righteous, like-minded individuals — Shraddhavans — may come together to express joy. For an ordinary human being, it may be difficult to remain constantly engaged in Upasana. Therefore, a spiritual club is the alternative given by Bapu to help Shraddhavans enjoy themselves in a good and wholesome manner.
The Trivikram Spiritual Club is envisaged to include the following facilities:
- Audio-Visual Room: This room will feature recordings of Sadguru Bapu’s discourses, abhangs, devotees’ experiences, Anubhav Sankirtan recordings of sessions and selected clips from special events and programmes.
- Recreation Room: It will be a dedicated room for listening to bhajans and gajars. Here, Shraddhavans will be able to listen to devotional music and chants through earphones and joyfully immerse themselves in devotion, even expressing it through dance.
Benches shall be provided in the open area outside the Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre, that is, Shree Trivikram Spiritual Club for Shraddhavans. They may sit there and converse with one another, or they may walk about in the open space while engaged in Japa or the recitation of Stotras.
Speaking about this spiritual club during one of his discourses, Sadguru Bapu once said:
“Here too, one may dance to the tunes of Gajars, engage in remembrance (सुमिरन), perform chanting and recitations, and sit and relax in peace. Gradually, this spiritual club will develop to such an extent that Shraddhavans of all groups would feel naturally drawn to it and would continue to return there time and again.”
Trivikram Math – An Abode of Spiritual Peace
Thus, Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre stands as a serene, sacred and reassuring centre within our spiritual tradition. In accordance with the resolve of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, every Shraddhavan who comes here shall attain inner peace and tranquility, develop a yearning for performing Upasana and Namasmaran, and find the mind becoming effortlessly immersed in the sanctity of this atmosphere.
As Shraddhavans journey through life and encounter the challenges and fatigue that arise in accordance with their fate, the Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centres shall serve as a silent source of support, a place of faith, a haven of spiritual and inner contentment, and a sacred abode where one may experience the benevolent presence of the Sadguru. Such, indeed, is the true glory of Shree Trivikram Spiritual Centre.
