Aniruddhanchya Palkhiche Sevekari

Aniruddhanchya Palkhiche Sevekari (Here, 'Palki' symbolizes Bapu's work and mission, while 'Sevekari' refers to those who carried it forward with humility and love).

The video series 'Aniruddhanchya Palkhiche Sevekari' released on YouTube channel - Aniruddha Bapu and All (Marathi) is a heartfelt journey into memory, love, and timeless devotion that revisits the early years of Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu through the words and feelings of those who have experienced Him from close quarters during the formative phase of His mission, beginning in 1996.

With the passage of time, the number of his Shraddhavan friends has multiplied manifold. The Shraddhavans who experienced it in those early years have been living witnesses to this remarkable growth, as they have seen the journey unfold from the initial days at Shree Samartha Vyayam Mandir, when only a handful of Shraddhavans attended the discourses, to the vast ocean of Shraddhavans who now come to Bapu seeking His blessings. The young Shraddhavans of those early days have grown older now, and today, it is truly enriching to know more about Bapu through them. These Shraddhavans hold a special place in our hearts, as they were among the first to listen to his discourses and to believe in Him wholeheartedly and without any reservations. It was these very Shraddhavans who took the initiative to lovingly compile their experiences of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's grace and blessings into a special publication in 1996. Collectively, these Anubhavs became a radiant testament to the immeasurable glory of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's grace—a living record of countless lives transformed through His boundless compassion, protection and love.

Through Aniruddhanchya Palkhiche Sevekari, we meet those devoted Shraddhavans who were present in the early years, and their journey happily continues, even today with Bapu. As they speak, memories unfold, moments are relived, emotions resurface, and silence itself becomes eloquent. Their voices tremble, their eyes moisten, and their hearts return to a period when far fewer people surrounded Bapu, and when, for them, He was just a few steps away.

Aniruddhanchya Palkhiche Sevekari

The first episode - Pratham Pahile Tula

The first episode, screened at Shri Harigurugram on Thursday, was themed “Pratham Pahile Tula”, meaning 'The First Time I Saw You'. In this episode, these senior and deeply devoted Shraddhavans share the most sacred memories, especially their first encounter with Bapu. Some met and interacted with Him in person, some through darshan, some through a photograph, and some through a life-altering experience. This video brings together all such heartfelt narrations, and hearing these experiences in their own words is deeply moving. Their narration is not merely storytelling; it is remembrance filled with love, gratitude, and reverence.

The screening left a profound impact. The hall at Shri Harigurugram was filled with silence, tears, and an overwhelming feeling of love. Every heart present was transported back to its own first moment with Bapu. It was as though each person was reliving the day when Bapu entered their life and quietly changed everything.

The emotion did not remain confined to the hall. On social media, Shraddhavans came together under the hashtag #PrathamPahileTula, sharing their personal stories of meeting Bapu for the first time. Whether through a photograph, a sacred darshan, or an invisible yet unmistakable experience of His presence, every story resonated with gratitude, wonder and love. Each narration carried gratitude, wonder, and love, proof that when Bapu enters one's life, the form may differ, but the transformation is inevitable.

Shirdi Rasayatra with Bapu - 1996

Recent episodes in the series revisited the Shirdi Rasayatra held in 1996. At that time, only around a hundred Shraddhavans accompanied Bapu to Shirdi. For those who were part of that journey, the experience was truly extraordinary, being in His close company as He personally led the way, guiding them through the sacred places of Shirdi. Today, one can only imagine such an experience; it is no longer remotely possible.

The video captures their memories in a deeply engaging manner, their personal experiences, touching narrations, interactions with Bapu, and Bapu’s interactions with them, each moment worth listening to and cherishing. Over the years, this series will continue to grow, bringing forth many such lesser-known yet deeply cherished moments that we may not have known about, but would undoubtedly love to experience through these recollections.

This series reassures us that while time, age, and numbers may change, what remains constant and unchanged is Bapu’s love for His Shraddhavans. The love He showered upon those few in the early years is the very same love that all of us continue to experience today.

Aniruddhanchya Palkiche Sevekari stands as a tribute to this eternal bond, a gentle invitation to remember, to feel, and to reconnect with the emotions that continue to draw us to Him. For Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, these Shraddhavans are much more than early followers; they were among the few who walked alongside Him from the very beginning, placing complete faith in Him even before the mission had reached countless hearts. Their unwavering devotion, trust and steadfast companionship during those formative years have earned them a unique and cherished place in Bapu's heart.