OUR JOURNEY IN PICTURES
PART 13 (2024)
7 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave a live talk on New Calendar Year Resolutions for 2024 during a special New Calendar Year 2024 session at the Healing Our Earth online festival.
21 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave a live talk on the greatness and glories of Maryada Purushottam Avatar Shree Ram during a special session at the Healing Our Earth online festival to celebrate the week of the beautiful and divine Shree Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
22 January 2024 - Jai Shree Ram! We were blessed to have watched the most auspicious Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shree Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. Our Prabhu is most beautiful! This most blissful experience could not be described in words and tears of joy flowed from our eyes. The return of our Prabhu to Ayodhya was one of the most important moments and greatest events in world history. At whose Lotus Feet is found the highest abode, we bow to that Shree Ram forever and ever. Shree Raghuveer Raghunath Raghukulshreshtha Raghavaraja Shri Ram Chandra Ki Jai!
24 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai attended the India Global Forum's 6th annual UK-India Parliamentary lunch and met prominent UK Nepalese community leader and businessman Ravi Lamichanne.
24 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai met UK Home Secretary James Cleverly MP.
24 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai met prominent UK Indian community leader, lawyer and businessman Manoj Ladwa.
24 January 2024 - Dhruv Bhai met Sujit Ghosh, the Acting High Commissioner of India to the UK.
2 February 2024 - We celebrated the 11 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 2024 - We celebrated the eight 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.
24 February 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave a talk on the symbolism of Ganesh, Hanuman and Ram at the South London Sanatan Mandir and Community Centre.
27 April 2024 - Dhruv Bhai met former India cricket captain Saurav Ganguly.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave his historic 425th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.
21 May 2024 - This historic event also celebrated 13 years since Dhruv Bhai gave his first public talk in 2011.
21 May 2024 - The occasion featured an inspirational talk by Dhruv Bhai on "The Secrets of Success in Career Management according to the Hanuman Chalisa".
21 May 2024 - The event was hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP and was attended by Steve Tuckwell MP, 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.
21 May 2024 - Over 170 people attended the event and there were over 250 people on the waiting list, such was the demand behind and popularity of Dhruv Bhai's historic 425th talk and to learning from the depth of his wisdom on the Hanuman Chalisa.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave a powerful recital of the Hanuman Chalisa and was joined by the members of the audience.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai presented Steve Tuckwell MP with a copy of the book Yoga and Ayurveda by Padma Bhushan Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri).
21 May 2024 - Steve Tuckwell MP then spoke about the importance of preserving rich spiritual traditions in society and about the great contributions of the Hindu community to the UK economy, politics and society.
21 May 2024 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, who hosted the event, then welcomed the audience.
21 May 2024 - The audience members acknowledged how Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP has worked so hard in promoting Hindu 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, the Bhagavad Gita and the Devi Mahatmaya to the UK Parliament by hosting talks on each of them for the first time.
21 May 2024 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, spoke about the historical significance of the 425th talk and the importance of the Hindu community uniting to protect, preserve and promote values that have been passed on from generation to generation.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then gave a mesmerising 1.5 hour 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.
21 May 2024 - 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.
21 May 2024 - The talk showed how, by worshipping Hanumanji, Hanuman Ji blesses us with His qualities that are necessary to accomplish our goals in life.
21 May 2024 - 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.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai spoke for 1.5 hours on just nine chaupais of the Hanuman Chalisa (chaupais 13 to 21), such was the depth of his wisdom on the subject.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai taught the audience members the social, psychological, spiritual and management applications of this most popular mantra, the Hanuman Chalisa.
21 May 2024 - The audience members were mesmerised and moved the tears by the beautiful descriptions of Shree Hanuman Ji’s Leelas (Divine Acts).
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai presented Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP with a copy of the book Yoga and Ayurveda by Padma Bhushan Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri).
21 May 2024 - The audience members also applauded the lifetime of excellent works of Padma Bhushan Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), which have made Sanatana Vedic Dharma accessible in such an authentic and powerful way to so many people around the world.
21 May 2024 - Dhruv Bhai thanked Bob Blackman MP for hosting the event, Anju Bahen for taking such beautiful photography of the evening and Amit Bhai and Rohit Bhai for organising the occasion.
21 May 2024 - History was once again made by Dhruv Bhai with this legendary 425th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the UK Parliament.
21 May 2024 - 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 425 talks where we have made history many times over, for giving me the wisdom to inspire our devotees on the auspicious occasion of the 13 birthday of our organisation, 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 425 talks in 13 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!”
21 May 2024 - 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 250 people on the waiting list, and the fact that it was a celebration of an epic journey of the organisation our organisation, which has now given over 425 spiritual talks since it was founded, provided teaching materials for hundreds of Hindu organisations and has won countless awards for its achievements.
21 May 2024 - We have received hundreds of e-mails with wonderful feedback of the event.
21 May 2024 - Thank you to all our audience members for consistently coming to support our cause in large numbers. You will always have a special place in our hearts!
21 May 2024 - The beautiful photographs of the event were taken by the talented and gifted Anju Bahen.
26 May 2024 - Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) says "Dhruv Chhatralia is one of the most important, inspiring and articulate voices for the Hindus in UK. Jai SitaRam! Jai Jai Hanuman!"
28 May 2024 - The iGlobal News publication published an article on Dhruv Bhai's historic 425th talk on the Hanuman Chalisa at the UK Parliament.
4 June 2024 - The Times of India publication lists Dhruv Bhai as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Leaders in 2024.
20 June 2024 - Dhruv Bhai hosted an inspirational panel session on India at the London office of an international law firm that was attended by over 100 people.
15 July 2024 - Celebrating 13 years since our first Dharmic talk in the City given by Dhruv Bhai.
21 July 2024 - Dhruv Bhai gave an online talk on the importance of having a Guru in one's life hosted by Riddhi Bahen and Amrita Bahen during a Guru Purmina special at the Healing Our Earth online festival.
13 October 2024 - Dhruv Bhai visited the Shree Someshwaraswami Mandir in Bengaluru in Karnataka.
13 October 2024 - Dhruv Bhai visited the Sri Bhoganandeeswaraswamy Mandir in Nandi Hill in Karnataka.
5 November 2024 - Eight of our speakers, photographers and volunteers made history by giving the first ever recital on the the symbolism of Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati, Shiva and the last four manifestations of the Nava Durga at the UK Parliament.
5 November 2024 - The historic evening was hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP and attended by 3 Parliamentarians and a fully packed room inside the largest committee room the House of Commons.
5 November 2024 - The event involved two hours of talks on the symbolism of Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati and Shiva and the last four manifestations of the Nava Durga.
5 November 2024 - The Parliamentarians attending the event included: Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, Viscount Younger of Leckie and Shivani Raja MP.
5 November 2024 - The proceedings began with a powerful recital of Hindu prayers by Dhruv Bhai, who left the audience captivated by the beautiful mantras in devotion to the Hindu deities.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then thanked Padma Shri Bob Blackman for his kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity in hosting this event at the UK Parliament.
5 November 2024 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP, who was so kind to host this event and give this wonderful opportunity to our talented speakers, gave a beautiful welcome address to the audience and spoke about the importance of deities in Indian culture and how they each symbolise a set of ideals and qualities for each human being to aspire to.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai presented Bob Blackman MP with the book Ayurveda and the Mind by Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri).
5 November 2024 - Newly elected Member of Parliament Shivani Raja MP then excellently explained the importance of spreading spiritual teachings in society and how that works in creating bridges between different cultures.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai presented Shivani Raja MP with the book Ayurveda and the Mind by David Frawley.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then spoke beautifully about the symbolism of Ganesha and said that we pray to Lord Ganesh at the beginning of any ritual because He removes obstacles.
5 November 2024 - He explained that the meaning of His name Ganesh or Ganapati is "group leader” and that each part of Ganesh Ji's body symbolises a leadership quality.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai said that by meditating on Lord Ganesh, we learn effective leadership qualities including the following: elephant's head (intelligence), small eyes (insight), ears shaped like winnowing baskets (discernment), large stomach (database and stability), small eyes (insight), trunk (ability to do small tasks), half-tusk (humility), full tusk (100% faith) and trunk (ability to do small tasks).
5 November 2024 - He described that by worshiping Ganesha, with proper understanding of this symbolism, a devotee absorbs these qualities.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai said that henceforth, with Ganesha’s grace, he learns how to remove obstacles from his path and be successful.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then wonderfully spoke about the symbolism of Skanda.
5 November 2024 - He explained that Skanda is the Agni son of Shiva and Parvati, born of tapas and that He symbolises the fire of Self-knowledge (the Vedic Agni).
5 November 2024 - He narrated that the six-headed Skanda represents the highest Self-realization and removes all darkness, ignorance and duality as the supreme power of discernment (viveka).
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai described that Skanda is the immortal flame of consciousness within us, the fire of Tapas, Yajna and Vedic mantras, from whose light the Rishi vision arises.
5 November 2024 - He said that Skanda rides the peacock which grasps a serpent in its claws. The serpent represents ego and the peacock symbolises the destruction of harmful habits and the conquest of sensual desires.
5 November 2024 - He further explained that Skanda grants the awakening of Agni within us and that Vedic Rishis follow a lineage from Agni/Skanda, the Vedic mantra guru.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then gave a groundbreaking talk on the symbolism of Maa Parvati.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai said that Shiva and Shakti as the dual cosmic principles are an essential part of all Yoga, which is a natural process of integration and transformation.
5 November 2024 - He described that understanding this cosmic duality leads us into the practice of Yoga, which is the unification of Shiva and Shakti.
5 November 2024 - He described that Yoga is a development of Shiva awareness and Shakti energy, the state of the seer and its energy of seeing, drawing the dual forces from their lower manifestations in the realm of division to their higher reality in pure Oneness.
5 November 2024 - He said that Shakti manifests as Nine forms of Goddess Durga representing Her various attributes.
5 November 2024 - He explained that Goddess Durga is worshipped across India in her nine forms during Navaratri.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai then gave an inspiring narration of the symbolism of Shiva. He said that for a person who nobody looks after, Shiva will look after them.
5 November 2024 - He explained that Shiva smears ashes all over His body reflecting the mantra in the Isho Upanishad that the body is a form of ashes.
5 November 2024 - He described that Shiva wears a necklace of skulls and that the Chinese thinker Lao Tzu always used to keep a skull with him as a symbol of humility and selflessness. Lao Tzu once walked in a forest where he accidentally stepped on a skull, and then kept that skull with him to remind him that just like today he stepped on someone’s skull, tomorrow someone may step on his skull.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv said that the snake worn around Shiva’s neck is a symbol of time.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai eloquently explained how the family of Shiva is worth understanding for bringing harmony in one’s family life.
5 November 2024 - He said that the family of Shiva is unique firstly because each member of the family is worshipped: Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati and Shiva.
5 November 2024 - Secondly, he said, in temples of Shivji there is no link with time and the temples of Shivji are never padlocked. Shiva is always waiting for us and therefore everyone in the family should have time for everyone else.
5 November 2024 - Third, if there is union and harmony then well-being will happen for the family. Shiva’s vehicle is Nandi, who is a buffalo. Pārvati Maa has a lion as Her vehicle. Buffaloes and lions are born enemies but in the family of Shivji, both of them are sitting together peacefully. Ganesha’s vehicle is a mouse and Skanda’s vehicle is a peacock. Mice and peacocks are born enemies. But both are together in Shivji’s family. The mouse is sitting there quietly in the presence of the peacock. Therefore people in the family should not fear each other.
5 November 2024 - Anusha Bahen gave an inspirational discourse about how Shiva best represents the practice of Yoga. She said that as Yogeshvara, the great lord of Yoga, Adi Natha, Adi Yogi and Mahayogi, He rules over all aspects of Yoga relative to body, mind and consciousness.
5 November 2024 - Anusha Bahen explained that for those looking to understand the origins of Yoga and the role of all yoga practices within it, they must first look to Lord Shiva, as the eternal presence of Yoga as the Supreme Consciousness behind the universe.
5 November 2024 - Riddhi Bahen insightfully spoke about Mahashivaratri and how it is the most auspicious night of the year for worshipping Shiva Maheshvara the Supreme Lord of Yoga. She explained that Shiva is Jagadguru or the Master of the Universe.
5 November 2024 - Riddhi Bahen said that on the auspicious night of Mahashivaratri the northern hemisphere of the planet’s positioning in the cosmic worlds unfolds a natural upsurge of spiritual energy which impacts our being. She described that meditating on Shiva draws one into a deeper stillness where one can realise one’s spiritual aspirations.
5 November 2024 - Viscount Younger then gave an insightful speech about the deep meaning behind the festival of Diwali and the uniqueness in Indian culture where the Divine Feminine is worshipped and revered.
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai presented Viscount Younger with the book Ayurveda and the mind by Dr David Frawley.
5 November 2024 - The speakers and members of the audience thanked Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP for hosting this historical event and to each of the Parliamentarians for coming to support the event.
5 November 2024 - These Parliamentarians have now become part of our family at our organisation!
5 November 2024 - Dhruv Bhai thanked Rohit Bhai, Amit Bhai, Anirudh Bhai and Bhavika Bahen for co-ordinating our volunteers to make the event such a huge success and Rajvi Vaya for capturing the event with such beautiful photography.
5 November 2024 - This event marked the momentous and historic occasion of the first ever talk on the symbolism of Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati Maa, Shiva and the last four manifestations of the Nava Durga at the British Parliament.
5 November 2024 - With the blessings of Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati Maa, Shiva and Durga Maa, this is the first time such a Maha Gnyan Yagna has taken place at the British Parliament and the beautiful mantras of our scriptures have purified and sanctified the atmosphere of the monumental chambers of the House of Commons.
5 November 2024 - All places for this event were fully booked within just 24 hours of its announcement, and there was a huge waiting list of 750 people, such was the level of enthusiasm generated.
5 November 2024 - We have received a number of e-mails with wonderful feedback of the event.
5 November 2024 - We have made history yet again by completing Maha Gnyan Yagnas on the six scriptures of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayan, Hanuman Chalisa, the Shrimad Bhagavad, Devi Mahatmaya and Shree Suktam at over 430 talks in the City and spreading them on social media to over 340,000 fans in 161 countries around the world.
5 November 2024 - We have now covered talks on all the main Hindu Goddess and Gods including Ganesh, Hanuman, Rama, Shiva, Krushna, Durga, Maha Kali, Mahi Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati, Parvati and Skanda at 13 Diwali celebrations over a period of 14 years.
5 November 2024 - 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!
8 November 2024 - We celebrated the 13th anniversary of the launch of the historic 260 week Gita Gnyan Yagna by Dhruv Bhai on 8 November 2011.
13 November 2024 - The iGlobal News publication published an article on the British Parliament Diwali celebrations 2024 and the historic first ever talk on the symbolism of Ganesha, Skanda, Parvati Maa, Shiva and the last four manifestations of the Nava Durga at the British Parliament.
13 November 2024 - Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) says that Dhruv Bhai is "one of the most inspiring Hindu voices in UK".
