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The Guru-Shishya tradition is the unique feature of Sanatana Dharma, otherwise known as Hinduism. The knowledge, capacity, virtues, ideologies, values and objectives of life are directly received by the disciple from the Guru in a practical, personal and vibrant manner. The vision of Guru becomes the life and mission of Shishya. In such a divine lineage of Guru parampara of Swaminarayan Sect, appeared Shatriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami, a great versatile scholar and man of vision, a tough minded optimist and kind hearted Guru, a staunch advocate of Karma and Bhakti yoga and considered to be the Saint of the century by thousands of people of Gujarat. He founded the first Swaminarayan Gurukul at Rajkot in the year 1948, with the intention of providing a value based education system to one all, especially to the poor ones.

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Guru Maharaj is a strong admirer of traditional value systems and the spiritual heritage of Hinduism. Being attracted towards serving animals, he has organised more than 100 veterinary medical camps. Being an ardent supporter of environmental care, he has personally participated in many tree planting ceremonies and encourages everyone to plant more trees. Along with his spiritual practices, he has got a keen interest in all sorts of social welfare activities of the Gurukul. Swami can be seen reading scriptures and doing mantralekhan when not engaged in Gurukul’s activities.

Pujya Swamiji currently oversees all the educational, social and religious activities of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot and its branches in India, USA, UK, Canada, Africa and the Dominican Republic.

Swaminarayan Gurukul Kalwa Chowk and Gyanbag Gurukul administrator.

Reverend Gyanswupdasji Swami had completed his education at Rajkot Gurukul in 19677 he got Divine Diksha from most revered Dharm Dhurandhar 1008 Acharya Shree Narendra Prasadji and joined religious journey along with Shastri Shree Dharmjivandasji Swami (Shastri Maharaj) in international level. By the grace of God and by the blessings of the Guru he preached on the “Shree mad Bhagvad Puran”, “Shree Ramchari Manas” he orated more than 450 orations and uplifted the lives of many devotees. He orated on “Dhanya Gruhasthashram”, To the youngsters, “Life is like one stage” and Matru Devo Bhav”. He orated very nicely and gav guidance to the people.
Now a days he gives his benifit of his management skill to both the sisterely concern institutions like “Swaminarayan Gurukul” Kalwa Chowk and Gyanbag Gurukul as a administrator.