OUR JOURNEY IN PICTURES
PART 12 (2023)
1 January 2023 - Dhruv Bhai visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir in Mumbai.
12 January 2023 - Dhruv Bhai met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation.
12 January 2023 - Dhruv Bhai presented Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with a copy of our Hanuman Chalisa book in Hindi.
15 January 2023 - Dhruv Bhai gave a talk on chapter 2 verse 23 of the Bhagavad Gita entitled "The eight-step method to attain peace of mind and to face setbacks" hosted by the Bhagavad Gita Research Foundation.
21 January 2023 - Article published on iGlobal News about Dhruv Bhai's talk on chapter 2 verse 23 of the Bhagavad Gita entitled "The eight-step method to attain peace of mind and to face setbacks" hosted by the Bhagavad Gita Research Foundation.
22 January 2023 - Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), Dhruv Bhai and Akanksha Ben held a live online conversation on what Bharat (India) has given to the world during an Indian Republic Day special at the Healing Our Earth online festival.
25 January 2023 - Dhruv Bhai met Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra at the Gala Celebrations of the India UK Achievers Honours hosted by the NISAU in partnership with the British Council in India.
2 February 2023 - We celebrated the ten year anniversary of the historic day when Dhruv Bhai completed writing the longest commentary of the Bhagavad Gita and Hanuman Chalisa in history. In total the length of the commentary is 3,321 pages, over 1.6 million words and over 9.6 million characters.
7 February 2023 - We celebrated the seven year anniversary of Dhruv Bhai completing his 20th and 21st books including the longest commentary on the Shree Suktam in history and the Symbolism of Hindu Goddesses and Gods. After five years of writing, Dhruv Bhai completed writing 21 books on the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Shree Suktam and the Symbolism of Hindu Goddesses and Gods consisting of 3,467 pages, over 2.4 million words and over 10.5 million characters between them.
7 February 2023 - Dhruv Bhai gave a talk on Law and Dharma followed by Q&A at the University of Law London Bloomsbury at an event hosted by the Indian Society Bloomsbury in Association with the INSA. The event was entitled entitled "Prarambha" to mark the inauguration of the Indian Society Bloomsbury.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai gave his historic 400th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.
23 May 2023 - This historic event also celebrated 12 years since Dhruv Bhai gave his first public talk in 2011.
23 May 2023 - The occasion featured an inspirational talk by Dhruv Bhai on "The Secrets of Success in Career Management according to the Hanuman Chalisa".
23 May 2023 - The event was hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP and was attended by Sir Graham Brady MP (Chairman of the 1922 Committee), the presidents or chairpersons of over 30 national Indian organisations, members, community leaders from eight different religious backgrounds, members of the media, and other dignitaries.
23 May 2023 - Over 170 people attended the event and there were over 200 people on the waiting list, such was the demand behind and popularity of Dhruv Bhai's historic 400th talk and to learning from the depth of his wisdom on the Hanuman Chalisa.
23 May 2023 - The evening began with an inspirational introductory speech by Riddhi Ben about her beautiful memories of this epic 12 year journey.
23 May 2023 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, who hosted the event, then welcomed the audience and the audience congratulated him for being honoured with a Padma Shri by the President of India.
23 May 2023 - The audience members acknowledged how Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP has worked so hard in promoting Dharmic causes at the UK Parliament throughout his time as an MP and how he has made history by bringing the Hanuman Chalisa, the Shree Suktam, the Ramayan, the Shrimad Bhagavat and the Bhagavad Gita to the UK Parliament by hosting talks on them each for the first time.
23 May 2023 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, spoke about the historical significance of the 400th talk and the importance of the Hindu community protecting, preserving and promoting Dharmic values that have been passed on from generation to generation.
23 May 2023 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP praised the monumental and exemplary work by Dhruv Bhai in spreading Dharmic teachings from the scriptures in such an authentic and beautiful manner.
23 May 2023 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP congratulated Dhruv Bhai in achieving this historic feat of his 400th public talk on the Dharmic scriptures.
23 May 2023 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP spoke about the huge impact Dhruv Bhai has had in spreading the teachings of Sanatana Vedic Dharma to 161 countries around the world.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai presented Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP with a copy of the book Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound: Secret of Seed (Bija) Mantras by Padma Bhushan Dr David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri).
23 May 2023 - The audience members applauded the lifetime of excellent of works of Padma Bhushan Dr David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), which have made the teachings of Sanatana Vedic Dharma accessible in such an authentic and powerful way to so many people around the world.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai gave a powerful recital of the Hanuman Chalisa and was joined by the members of the audience.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai then gave a mesmerising 1.5 talk on the Secrets of Success of Career Management we can learn about the Hanuman Chalisa through an in-depth commentary of the Hanuman Chalisa.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai explained how the Hanuman Chalisa describes the endless glories, valour and greatness of the best manager and the most successful person the world has ever known: Shree Hanuman Ji.
23 May 2023 - The talk showed how, by worshipping Hanuman Ji, Hanuman Ji blesses us with His qualities that are necessary to accomplish our goals in life.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai said that the sacred verses of the Hanuman Chalisa contain the secrets to success in life that bestow intelligence, strength and virtue to all those who contemplate and meditate upon it.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai spoke for 1.5 hours on just nine verses of the Hanuman Chalisa (verses 4 to 12), such was the depth of his wisdom on the subject.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai taught the audience members the social, psychological, spiritual and management applications of this most popular mantra, the Hanuman Chalisa.
23 May 2023 - The audience members were mesmerised and moved the tears by the beautiful descriptions of Shree Hanuman Ji’s Leelas (Divine Acts).
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai was presented with an honoury shawl by UK Hindu community leaders.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai thanked Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP for hosting the event, Riddhi Ben for giving such a wonderful speech about the journey of our organisation, Peeyush Bhai for taking such beautiful photography of the evening and Amit Bhai, Rohit Bhai, Bhavika Ben and Harry Bhai for organising the historic occasion.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai closed the event by saying "I bow down to Shree Hanuman Ji who has showered us with His divine blessings throughout this epic journey of 400 talks where we have made history many times over, for giving me the wisdom to inspire our devotees on the auspicious occasion of this 400th public talk, to my parents whose upbringing and sacrifices have made me everything I am today, and to each of you for your whole-hearted support, devotion and belief towards the cause of our organisation over these 400 talks in 12 years. We have achieved so much beyond everyone's expectations and yet have much more to do. We have many more educational talks and social media posts lined up this year and beyond. Here's to a great future ahead! May Shree Hanuman bless you all! Jai Shree Hanuman!”
23 May 2023 - This highly emotional, devotional and electrifying evening was unprecedented because of its historical and spiritual significance, the platform given to the Hanuman Chalisa by UK Parliament MPs, the fact that Hindu community leaders and community leaders from eight different religious backgrounds united as one group on this historical event, the quality of the recital on the Hanuman Chalisa which touched the hearts of all, the amount of interest generated in the event with over 170 people registered and 200 people on the waiting list, and the fact that it was a celebration of an epic journey of our organisation, which has now given over 400 Dharmic talks since it was founded, provided teaching materials for hundreds of Hindu and Yoga organisations and has won countless awards for its achievements.
23 May 2023 - The UK Prime Minister described Dhruv Bhai's 400th talk as "a key moment in the history of the British Hindu community" and "a wonderful opportunity to showcase the organisation's work in empowering and educating individuals of all backgrounds about Eastern scriptures".
23 May 2023 - We have received a number of e-mails with wonderful feedback of the event.
23 May 2023 - Thank you to all our audience members for consistently coming to support our cause in large numbers. You will all have a special place in our hearts!
23 May 2023 - The beautiful photographs of the event were taken by the talented and gifted photographer Peeyush Bhai.
23 May 2023 - Dhruv Bhai met Jamie Stone MP.
31 May 2023 - The Eastern Eye newspaper published an article on Dhruv Bhai's historic 400th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the UK Parliament.
31 May 2023 - The India Weekly newspaper published an article on Dhruv Bhai's historic 400th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the UK Parliament.
13 June 2023 - Dhruv Bhai met Rajiv Malhotra, author and founder of the Infinity Foundation.
25 June 2023 - Dhruv Bhai had a wonderful morning walk with Baba Ramdev of Patanjali Yogpeeth in Central Park, New York.
25 June 2023 - Dhruv Bhai discussed with Baba Ramdev the spreading of the Hanuman Chalisa to the entire world, the unique connection between the Hanuman Chalisa and Yog, and the huge international impact of Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth organisation.
15 July 2023 - Celebrating 12 years since our first Dharmic talk in the City given by Dhruv Bhai.
3 September 2023 - Dhruv Bhai gave a online talk on the Economic Revolution of ShreeKrushna during a ShreeKrushna Janmasthami special at the Healing Our Earth online festival.
