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Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a spiritual organization for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service with its international headquarters at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur, Gujarat. Founded by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the organization works through 206 Mission centres, 96 Shrimad Rajchandra Youth Groups and 252 Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch centres in six continents. Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is an enlightened master, a spiritual visionary, a modern-day mystic and an ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji.

Mission Statement: Realise one’s True Self and serve others selflessly.

On 10 March 1994, on the pious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji established Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Satsang Sadhana Kendra at Mumbai. On Kartik Purnima of 2010, the sacred day of Param Krupalu Dev’s birth anniversary, Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Satsang Sadhana Kendra was given a new name - Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur.

The organization is named after Shrimad Rajchandra, a self-realised saint, an enlightened master, a reformer of Jainism, and a remarkable poet-philosopher of the late 19th century. Shrimad Rajchandra was the Spiritual Guide of Mahatma Gandhi^{[1][2][3][4][5]}.

Launch of Commemorative Coins and Stamps Honouring Shrimad Rajchandraji’s 150th Birth Anniversary - June 2017^[6]

Yugpurush – The Play ^[7]

Inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandra Udyan amid the Streets of Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, India

Naming of a Street ‘Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg’

• Vadodara, India
• Surat, India
• Dharampur, India
• Mumbai, India

Inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandra Memorial in Mumbai by Vice President of India - November 2023^[8][9][10]

Adoption and Unveiling of a Street ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram’, in Phoenix, USA

Inauguration of ‘Shrimad Rajchandraji Chowk’

• Ahmedabad, India
• Umbergaon, India
• Junagadh, India

Consecrating an Idol of Shrimad Rajchandraji on the Main Road in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India

Memorial of Shrimad Rajchandraji Constructed at the Crematorium in Dharampur where He used to do Sadhana

The University of California, Riverside, USA, Assigned a Chair known as the ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Chair’^[11][12]

Chapter on Shrimad Rajchandraji in 10th standard Gujarati Language Textbook of the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board

Twin stars in the UK astronomical galaxy named ‘Raj’ and ‘Bapa’

Unveiling a Section Dedicated to Shrimad Rajchandraji at Gandhi Bhavan Museum, Bengaluru, India

Unveiling Chitrapats of Shrimad Rajchandraji and Mahatma Gandhi

• Yerwada Central Jail, Pune, India
• ‘Kaba Gandhi No Delo’ now known as Gandhi Smriti Museum, Rajkot, India
• Gandhi Foundation Office at Kingsley Hall, London, UK
• Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Singapore
• Consulate General of India, Guangzhou, China
• Embassy of India, Muscat, Oman
• Indian High Commission, Suva, Fiji
• Nadiad Railway Station, India
• Lakshadweep Administrator’s Office, India

Unveiling Chitrapat of Shrimad Rajchandraji

• Mani Bhavan in Mumbai, India, where He first met Gandhiji
• Shree Ram Mandir, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK
• Chitrapat of Lord Mahavir and Shrimad Rajchandraji at National Animal Welfare Trust, Hertfordshire, UK

Declaration of November 9 as –

• ‘Shrimad Rajchandra National Day’, for the Awareness of Organ and Tissue Donation in Sydney, Australia
• ‘Shrimad Rajchandraji Day’, in Thousand Oaks, California, USA
• ‘Param Krupalu Dev Day’, by Mayor of Phoenix, USA

Proclamation of July 15 as –

• ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care Day’, by Mayor of New York, USA

Proclamation of July 16 as –

• ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care Day’, by Mayor of Houston, USA

Satsangs are independent discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji to attain clarity of mind, purity of heart, and discovery of the self.

Satsang Shibirs or wisdom retreats are a series of discourses by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji centred on a selected spiritual scripture.

Dharmayatras or spiritual tours - Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji travels the globe to spread the message through satsangs and a series of elevating activities.

Mahotsavs - The Mission organizes several Mahotsavs to celebrate auspicious days.

Paryushan Mahaparva - Paryushan Festival is celebrated every year by the Mission.^[13]

VPM

APAM

YPM ^[14]

Swadhyaykar Shibirs - Guided by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, Swadhyaykars are trained teachers who travel world over to conduct wisdom workshops, self-development courses, and customised programmes.

SRMD Courses - Holistic Wellness Programme are the courses that integrate one's physical, mental, family, social, and spiritual wellbeing to bring about a profound sense of coherence, equilibrium and fulfilment.^[15][16]

Sadhana Bhatti are the one-day and three-day meditation retreats to increase awareness and connection with oneself through sakshi or witnessing consciousness.

Atmarpit Diksha - An Atmarpit is an unmarried devotee who has been initiated into life-long celibacy, and a life of sadhana and seva by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji. Atmarpit Diksha is a new way of living. It represents the aspirant’s bond with the eternal and the disengagement from the temporal.

SRMD Yoga - Through asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy and other yogic techniques, SRMD Yoga promotes a holistic way of living by aligning one’s body, mind and soul. It conducts Yoga courses and is certified by Yoga Alliance. It conducts Yoga sessions at various places and occasions.^{[17][18][19][20]}

Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC)^[21] is an initiative of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur to offer service for the welfare of mankind, animals and the environment. Included in this programme are 10 Cares - Health Care, Educational Care, Child Care, Woman Care, Tribal Care, Community Care, Humanitarian Care, Emergency Relief Care, Animal Care and Environmental Care. In 2020, SRLC was granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre is the 250-bed charitable hospital serving the underprivileged rural populations of South Gujarat. It provides a wide range of specialised tertiary care services, including several super-specialised services. It was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on August 4, 2022.^[22][23]

Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth is the first science college across 238 villages in the Dharampur and Kaprada areas.^[24]

Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham is a fully-equipped animal shelter in Dharampur that houses hundreds of animals in a safe, comfortable, and holistic living environment.

Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Nursing Home is a dedicated facility providing quality medical care to animals and birds, at no cost or highly subsidised rates. This nursing home offers facilities such as sonography, x-ray, pathology lab, facility for rumenotomy, operation theatres, medical dispensary and pharmacy.

Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul is a progressive secondary and higher secondary rural school offering holistic education amidst a conducive environment, infrastructure and hostel facility for students.

Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyavihar is a primary and secondary residential school located in the interiors of South Gujarat, it provides complete housing facilities for staff and students.

Shrimad Rajchandra Skill Development Centre is dedicated centre providing vocational and soft skills training at no cost, it inculcates a spirit of entrepreneurship and improves the job prospects of rural youth. Participants receive National Skill Development Corporation endorsed certification upon completion of courses.

Raj Uphaar - Founded under the Shrimad Rajchandra Women Empowerment Programme, it provides rural women with employment and holistic development opportunities, and sustainable livelihoods. Women produce a range of food and aromatic products, and homeutility products.^[25][26]

Upcoming – Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital is a compassionate effort to provide end-to-end charitable medical treatment for all kinds of animals under one roof. It is amongst the few hospitals in India to offer services such as dialysis for animals, a blood bank, laser therapy treatment, and endoscopies.^[27]

Upcoming – Shrimad Rajchandra Centre of Excellence for Women is an upcoming centre dedicated towards the holistic development of rural women. It can facilitate the employment of hundreds of tribal women. It also enables all-round development of women through activities such as yoga, vocational training, etc.^[28]

SRLC Mission Africa - The 360 degree community development programme, encompassing SRLC’s 10 cares, is committed to overcoming the cycle of hunger, poverty, and unemployment in Africa.^[29][30]

SRMD has 96 Youth Centres Worldwide where like-minded youngsters connect and collaborate on a range of activities. Leveraging the strength of group bonding, these centres are engaged in spirituality and social service.

These retreats are the most-awaited highlight of the year for young devotees – an opportunity to bask in Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji's' tutelage and a vehicle for self-transformation.^[31]

An electrifying festival featuring a wisdom masterclass, innovative activities and heart-warming initiatives designed to inspire and empower.^{[32][33][34][35][36]}

SSA encompasses various sports, including football, cricket, basketball, volleyball,tennis and more, to provide a platform for young individuals worldwide to develop teamwork, discipline, and resilience.

Celebrating the Spirit of Mumbai, it is an initiative by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur Youthwing.^[37][38][39]

Started in 2004, Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch^[40] is a journey of inner awakening for children through Magictouch, Arhat Touch, and Spiritualtouch. It is a global chain of value-education classes for children.^[41]

Magictouch - Unfolding the divinity in little hearts - For 4 to 8 years children. It is a learn-through-fun value-education programme inspired by the teachings of spiritual masters from different religious traditions.

Arhat Touch - Living the Jain way - For 9 to 12 years children. It is a modern pathshala and personal development programme to revive interest and participation in the Jain way of life.

Spiritualtouch - Being rooted in wisdom - 13 to 16 years children. It is an interactive self-improvement programme that encourages making wise choices and living purposefully.

SRMD has its International Headquarters at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur. It is located on a quiet hillock in the outskirts of the town of Dharampur in Valsad, Gujarat.^[42]

Shri Dharampur Tirth - The majestic 108-pillar Shri Mahavir Praasad (Shwetambar Jinmandir) adorns the highest peak of Shri Dharampur Tirth. In addition to a 55-inch pratimaji of Bhagwan Mahavir as the principal deity, Bhagwan Rushabhdev, Bhagwan Shantinath, Bhagwan Neminath, Bhagwan Parshwanath, the present Tirthankar (Omniscient Lord) Bhagwan Simandharswami and the future Tirthankar Bhagwan Padmanabh have also been consecrated.

Gurumandir - Beneath the Jinmandir is the meditative expanse of the Gurumandir, the royal seat of Shrimad Rajchandraji, who is the guiding force behind the Mission.

Shri Chandraprabhu Praasad (Digambar Jinmandir) is the Digambar Jain temple that embodies the dispassionate and divine essence of Jineshwar Bhagwan. The principal deity is Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagwan, alongside Shri Padmaprabhu Bhagwan and Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan.

Raj Darbar is the Amphitheatre where the majestic 34-feet idol - the world’s tallest statue of Shrimad Rajchandraji - towers over the spiritual valley^[43]. At special occasions, Mahamastakabhishek is performed of this idol.^[44]

Raj Sabhagruh is the new Satsang and Meditation Complex stands as an iconic masterpiece in marble, symbolically designed in the form of a lantern to represent the radiant light of knowledge.^[45] It was inaugurated in December 2023 by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and Pujyashri Mahant Swami Maharaj.^[46]

Meditation Hall is above the Raj Sabhagruh auditorium.

Anekant Library situated on the 3rd floor of the Raj Sabhagruh, is a repository of literary spiritual wisdom.

Shrimad Rajchandra Sports Complex consists of three turfs laden with lush green artificial grass. Including stands for spectators, it is designed for football, cricket, volleyball, throwball, basketball, and other games and sporting activities.