Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, observed Guru Purnima on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with a full day of spiritual observances, drawing hundreds of attendees from across the globe. The day was a tribute to the timeless teachings of the Gurus Sadhu Vaswani and Dada Vaswani, whom many regard as their spiritual masters. International Sadhu Vaswani Centres also observed satsangs and special initiatives to venerate the Gurus.
Hundreds had gathered at 6 a.m. for the cleansing of the idols of the Gurus at their Sacred Samadhis. This was followed by 108 havans with 108 Gayatri Mantra recitations. 108 is a number regarded as complete and sacred—ancient seers chose 108 as the sacred count, believing that it aligns man with the Divine. Children as young as 4 took part.
At 11.30am, a satsang was held, featuring bhajans, kirtan, and a message by Didi Krishna Kumari, head of the Mission. She spoke about the eternal presence and protective power of the Guru. She emphasised that while the Guru is always with us, guiding and guarding us, the disciple must walk the path with complete faith and surrender. At 1 p.m., langar was served to all.
The evening satsang included bhajans and kirtan with recorded teachings of Sadhu Vaswani and Dada Vaswani.
As part of Guru Purnima observances, the Mission carried out various seva activities. Fruits were distributed in hospitals, ration kits were provided to needy families across Pune, and over 800 children from 4 municipal schools received school essentials such as stationery kits, socks, and handkerchiefs.
Many regard Sadhu Vaswani and Dada Vaswani as their Guru. “The Guru is ever-giving, ever-forgiving, ever-loving,” said Raju Akali, a senior. “He is with us always—an incarnation of God.”
Neelam, who knew Dada closely, shared, “In a world full of noise and disconnection, just remembering that Dada is my Guru brings instant calm. No healing has touched me like his grace. Standing before his Samadhi fills me with strength and peace.”
Ramprasad, who has served as a security guard at the Mission for 28 years, described Dada as a ‘Digpala’—a divine guardian. “He protected all when he was physically here, and even now, he watches over us all astrally.”
Traditionally observed on the full moon day of Ashadha, Guru Purnima is a spiritual occasion dedicated to honouring the Guru—the one who leads seekers from ignorance to inner illumination.
Sadhu Vaswani Mission carries out free daily feeding of the poor, free education for the needy, disaster-relief activities, and daily animal feeding under the guidance of Didi Krishna, Global Head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission.
