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.





