On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, observed Guru Nanak Jayanti with the traditional Modikhana Seva, Guru Langar, and Satsangs till midnight.
The Guru Nanak Modikhana was introduced by Sadhu Vaswani as a unique way to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. On this day, he would open a “Modikhana” — a storehouse — where groceries and essentials, first offered to Guru Nanak, were distributed among the poor.
Every year, the Mission organizes the Modikhana Seva. This year, too, it was held at its Pune headquarters. Hundreds of devotees came forward with offerings for the poor. Didi Krishna Kumari, Head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, received these offerings on behalf of the Masters, and an amount of ₹2,40,731 was quickly collected for the poor. With this amount, 150 needy families were served with a carefully curated set of groceries, including 1 kg each of sugar, sabudana, peanuts, matki, rajma, chavli, moong, tur dal, besan, kala chana, chole, and moong dal. In addition to food staples, families were provided with hygiene essentials — such as utensils, bath and clothes soaps, coconut oil, napkins, towels, toothpaste, two single bedsheets, and two gowns — ensuring that the distribution addressed both nutritional and household requirements.
In the afternoon satsang, Didi Krishna spoke on the significance of the day, describing Guru Nanak as “a man of light — the light being that of love.” She added that Guru Nanak revealed through his own life that love is more than a sentiment; it is a state of being, marked by three distinct signs — Total Identification, Humility, and Service. These hallmarks of true love are the essence of the Guru’s message to humanity, she said.
Narwani, a devotee, remarked, “To see a sacred occasion like Guru Nanak Jayanti being celebrated through acts of service that uplift the needy is deeply inspiring.”
The evening satsang featured Guru Nanak kirtans and recorded talks on Guru Nanak’s life and teachings. The night satsang continued till midnight, with more Guru bhajan and kirtans to commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak.
Through many such service initiatives, Sadhu Vaswani Mission continues to uphold its founder’s vision — creating avenues where spiritual values translate into tangible acts of service.
