OUR JOURNEY IN PICTURES
PART 15 (2026)
3 January 2026 - The Asian Voice publication published an article on a grand special reception hosted by the Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar newspapers to honour Dhruv Bhai attended by several distinguished guests.
3 January 2026 - The Gujarat Samachar publication published an article on a grand special reception hosted by the Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar newspapers to honour Dhruv Bhai attended by several distinguished guests.
2 February 2026 - We celebrated the 13 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 2026 - We celebrated the 10 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.
3 June 2026 - The evening of Wednesday 3 June 2026 marked a great moment in the history of Hinduism as Dhruv Bhai gave his 450th talk on the Bhagavad Gita at the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.
3 June 2026 - The event was so graciously hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP and marked the 11th year of Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP hosting talks on the Hindu scriptures by Dhruv Bhai at the UK Parliament.
3 June 2026 - The event was attended by Lord Michael Bates, community leaders of 8 different religious backgrounds and chairpersons of over 25 national Indian organisations.
3 June 2026 - The event featured an inspirational and powerful two-hour talk on the Bhagavad Gita by Dhruv Bhai.
3 June 2026 - Over 100 people attended the event and there were over 840 people on the waiting list, such was the demand behind and popularity of the historic completion of this journey by Dhruv Bhai and to learning from the depth of his wisdom on the Bhagavad Gita.
3 June 2026 - The event marked 9 years since we launched the Bhagavad Gita Gnyan Yagna at the UK Parliament. The first ever Bhagavad Gita talk at the House of Lords of the UK Parliament was given by Dhruv Bhai on 11 December 2017. The first ever Bhagavad Gita talk at the House of Commons of the UK Parliament was given by Dhruv Bhai on 5 June 2019 hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP.
3 June 2026 - Since we launched the Bhagavad Gita Gnyan Yagna, 9 years of talks have taken place taking us on a journey through the commentary on the verses of the Bhaavad Gita with scientific, practical and logical examples to make this sacred scripture accessible to young professionals. ShreeKrushna and Shree Hanuman have been present with us throughout this journey.
3 June 2026 - 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.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai then presented the Bhagavad Gita to Lord Michael Bates. Lord Michael Bates then welcomed the audience, beautifully explained the significance of this historic occasion of the 450th talk by Dhruv Bhai on the Bhagavad Gita, and gave messages of congratulations to our organisation and the entire Indian community.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai gave a powerful talk on the in-depth commentary of chapter 2 verses 7 to 22 of the Bhagavad Gita, demonstrating the quality and depth of the teachings of ShreeKrushna during his inspiring and thought-provoking speech.
3 June 2026 - The talk studied the meaning of every word and many of the syllables of these verses of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture for all humankind.
3 June 2026 - The Bhagavad Gita was taught in a rational, scientific and practical manner so that the audience members could apply the teachings to create a beautiful, enriching and powerful life for themselves.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai wonderfully said that in the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna sought refuge in and surrendered to ShreeKrushna as His Guru, and Dhruv Bhai explained the importance of having a Guru in one's life.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai logically proved how the Bhagavad Gita was spoken on the battlefield.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai beautifully described the reason why ShreeKrushna smiled upon seeing Arjuna's reaction, the times when it is written in the scriptures that ShreeKrushna smiled, and what each time says about human nature.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai described the meaning of the word Bharata and what it means to be an Indian. He narrated the stories and qualities of the three people from whom the word Bharata comes.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai then powerfully spoke about difference between gatasun and agatasun, and what happens to the senses, the body, the conscious mind, the subconscious mind, the intellect and the Atman in both these states.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai provided wonderful techniques to get rid of your worries through Guruji's great technique to remove worries once and for all.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai also described how to acquire the quality of patience by reciting a beautiful and moving story of ShreeKrushna and Arjuna later in the Mahabharata.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai showed one can you learn to tolerate pleasures and pains through the economics law of diminishing returns.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai explained the story of a great Yogi who showed people the relative nature of pleasures and pains. ​
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai then described what is existent and what is non-existent through the physics law of the centre of motion.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai then spoke about the meaning of the Sanskrit word vidhi and Sumitra's advice to Lakshman before he went to the forest for 14 years in the Ramayan.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai presented Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP with a copy of the book The Yoga of Herbs by Dr David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) and Dr Vasant Lad, and the event recognised the outstanding lifetime of work by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP in protecting, preserving and promoting Hinduism in the UK.
3 June 2026 - The audience members also applauded the lifetime of excellent of works of Dr David Frawley and Dr Vasant Lad which have made Sanatana Vedic Dharma accessible in such an authentic and powerful to so many people around the work.
3 June 2026 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP wonderfully spoke about the historical significance of this historic completion and the importance of the Hindu community uniting to protect, preserve and promote values that have been passed on from generation to generation.
3 June 2026 - The memorable occasion acknowledged the 450 talks given by Dhruv Bhai in the last 15 years and the immense hard work that has been put in complete our historic fifth Gita Gnyan Yagna after 840 consecutive days by Riddhi Vyas and our 32 teachers.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai presented the Bhagavad Gita to Riddhi Bahen.
3 June 2026 - Riddhi Bahen then gave a memorable speech about this historic journey and how our teachers have achieved the impossible in completing this epic feat that has never been achieved before.
3 June 2026 - Dhruv Bhai thanked Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP for hosting the Bhagavad Gita Gnyan Yagna for 9 years, Rajvi Vaya for taking such beautiful photography of the evening and Roshni Bahen, Pearl Bahen and Radheika Bahen for organising the occasion.
3 June 2026 - History was once again made by Dhruv Bhai with his 450th talk on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament.
3 June 2026 - We have inspired the younger generations that dedication, sincerity and unswerving determination to the cause of Dharma can break all obstacles. Never in the past was there a need of these divine teachings as it is today and, through this great victory, we have lit the lamps of Truth, love and compassion for the generations to come.
3 June 2026 - When ShreeKrushna gave the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, He knew that it was the eternal elixir for the human race and that it would apply at all times in the history of mankind, a message that would bring victory, fortune, welfare and morality to all those who heard it. Thousands of years later we have continued this great, noble and proud Rishi tradition in the British Parliament. We have created something really special in the House of Commons, which has become a unique achievement for Hinduism.
3 June 2026 - This highly emotional, devotional and electrifying evening was unprecedented because of its historical and spiritual significance, the platform given to the Bhagavad Gita 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 Bhagavad Gita which touched the hearts of all, the amount of interest generated in the event with over 120 people registered and 840 people on the waiting list, the hundreds of messages of excellent feedback received and the fact that it was a celebration of an epic Bhagavad Gita Gnyan Yagna over 9 years.
3 June 2026 - Our organisation has now given 450 Dharmic talks since it was founded, provided teaching materials for hundreds of Hindu organisations and has won countless awards for its achievements.
3 June 2026 - These historic achievements are credit to the system of education that our organisation has established, which has made people feel richer within and is inspired to understand spirituality in its correct universal perspective, without any religious or sectarian boundaries.
3 June 2026 - Our organisation has very fond memories of our historical achievements and it is thanks to the love of the people that our organisation has been encouraged to continue its efforts to empower the people through education. Most importantly, our organisation has changed the lives of all the students who have watched its teachings and have helped them find their greatness within regardless of their background or way of life.
3 June 2026 - Our organisation has shared over 750 of its educational videos of over 1,000 hours length between them and has broken down barriers of cost (its educational course is completely free), geography (the course is online), time (the course can be taken at one's own leisure) or language in the English speaking world (the entire course is in English). As a result, our organisation has been flooded with thousands of 'thank you' e-mails about how the talks have changed the lives of people all over the world.
3 June 2026 - The beautiful photographs of the event taken by the talented and gifted photographer Rajvi Vaya.
8 June 2026 - The iGlobal News publication featured the historic 450th talk by Dhruv Bhai on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament on 3 June 2026 in its coverage.
8 June 2026 - The Republic newspaper published an article on the historic 450th talk by Dhruv Bhai on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament on 3 June 2026.
8 June 2026 - Dr David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) wrote a message in recognition of Dhruv Bhai for giving his 450th talk on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament and of Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP for kindly hosting the historic occasion.
9 June 2026 - Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP wrote a message in recognition of Dhruv Bhai after very kindly hosting Dhruv Bhai's 450th talk on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament.
16 June 2026 - The Garavi Gujarat newspaper published an article on the historic 450th talk by Dhruv Bhai on the Bhagavad Gita at the UK Parliament on 3 June 2026.
15 July 2026 - Celebrating 15 years since our first Dharmic talk in the City given by Dhruv Bhai.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai spoke to both children and parents from the UK Bengali Hindu community for the second Vidya Yatra youth event.
6 September 2026 - Young people from across the community came together for the day-long Vidya Yatra 2026 youth programme designed to help the next generation explore Hindu Dharma, strengthen their identity and develop confidence, leadership and a spirit of seva.
6 September 2026 - The day began with a welcome address from youth leader Shuchishmita Bahen who organised the Vidya Yatra 2026 event.
6 September 2026 - There was a recitation from the Bhagavad Gita by Shornil Bhai. A live bhajan and aarti was then performed by Shantanu Bhai, Sparshiya Bahen, Subash Bhai, Shornil Bhai and Shuchishmita Bahen, bringing participants together in prayer at the start of the programme.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai returned as a guest speaker at Vidya Yatra 2026 after also speaking at the previous year's Vidya Yatra event.
6 September 2026 - Children and young people took part in a series of interactive activities. In “Who Am I? – Dharmic Edition”, participants explored Gods, Goddesses, traditions and festivals including Ram, Hanuman, Saraswati, the Ganga, Holi and Diwali.
6 September 2026 - They were encouraged to find out more about their significance and present what they had learned to others, helping to build confidence, independent thinking and public-speaking skills.
6 September 2026 - Another activity, “Rishi’s Mystery Box”, invited participants to identify Dharmic objects such as through touch before discussing their meaning and significance within Hindu tradition.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai delivered an engaging and thought-provoking session encouraging young people to think more deeply about Hindu philosophy and to understand not only what they believe, but why.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai also spoke to parents about raising the next generation with Dharmic values.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai then led the popular “Dharma Courtroom” session. Young participants were invited to take the role of lawyers and debate different Dharmic philosophical viewpoints.
6 September 2026 - The exercise encouraged them to think critically, construct arguments, listen to opposing views and speak confidently in front of others.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai concluded each debate with a Dharma verdict, linking the different arguments back to the wider understanding and philosophy of Sanatana Dharma.
6 September 2026 - The young people also took part in the Dharma Compass Game, where they were presented with real-life situations and asked to decide which Dharmic principle should guide their response. The four principles - Seva, Satya, Sangha and Shakti - encouraged discussion about how Hindu values can be applied to everyday choices and challenges.
6 September 2026 - Participants then joined the Vidya Yatra Council: Charity Force, where they were asked to consider what they would like to improve within their community. The organisers plan to develop one of the strongest seva ideas from this activity into a future youth-led community seva project, allowing the young participants to take their discussion beyond the event and turn it into meaningful action.
6 September 2026 - The day concluded with reflections and the collective prayer “Saraswati Namastubhyam.” Participants were also invited to write a personal letter to Maa Saraswati, sharing their hopes, aspirations and thoughts about the person they would like to become in the future. The letters were placed in a Wish Box as a symbolic reflection on knowledge, ambition and personal growth and will be returned in the near future.
6 September 2026 - Letters of appreciation were presented to leaders of the organisations that kindly and generously sponsored the Vidya Yatra 2026 event.
6 September 2026 - Dhruv Bhai was presented with an honoury award and flowers by the UK Bengali Hindu community for his services in preserving, protecting and promoting Sanatana Vedic Dharma.
6 September 2026 - Vidya Yatra 2026 aimed to show that learning about Dharma can go beyond listening and memorising. By giving young people opportunities to research, question, debate, speak, make decisions and propose community projects, the programme placed them at the centre of their own Dharmic learning.
6 September 2026 - The event concluded with a strong message for the next generation: to remain rooted in Dharma, confident in their identity, willing to question and learn, and ready to serve the wider community.
6 September 2026 - The children and the parents were inspired by the series of talks by Dhruv Bhai on Sanatana Dharma.
6 September 2026 - This was an incredibly inspirational day that generated a lot of interest from the children and parents on Sanatana Vedic Dharma it and was a day that we will forever cherish in our hearts.
6 September 2026 - Thank you to all of the team and sevaks who worked hard to organise the talks for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication.
