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Bhadarva Vad 6, Vikram Samvat 1972 (Wednesday, 1 September, 1916).

Birth Place Borsad, Gujarat, India.

Parents Mother : Divaliba Father : Dr. Nathabhai

A person with deep spiritual insight and inclination toward spirituality right from his early childhood, Pappaji, or Babubhai - the elder brother of Kakashri - used to study scriptures and was deeply interested in the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo, a great Indian spiritual philosopher of the twentieth century. But, with his first apparently accidental meeting with Yogiji Maharaj, he found in himself a silent spiritual transformation taking place. At the time of that first meeting with Yogiji Maharaj, Pappaji had come to India from Africa for a short visit. When the time to return to Africa approached, Yogiji Maharaj urged Pappaji to stay back in India, work with Dadubhai (Kakashri) in his firm and not to evaluate anybody's words or deeds.

It was like a spiritual ordain from a divine Master for a great spiritual pursuit which Pappaji was always looking forward to undertake since his childhood. With that opportunity knocking at his soul, Pappaji readily accepted Yogiji Maharaj's command; and thus began a new chapter in the history of Swaminarayan Sampraday. Few would have imagined the power and divinity of the soul of Pappaji, which Yogiji Maharaj had perceived; and fewer still would have anticipated that Babubhai of those days would, with the grace, volition and blessings of Yogiji Maharaj, be Pappaji - a divine father figure of the Gunatit Samaj and spiritual Master of the innumerable devotees across the world.

At the appropriate time, Yogiji Maharaj asked Kakaji and Pappaji to organize necessary arrangements to facilitate spiritual pursuits by women through renunciation. Although there was protest from within and outside the Sampraday for such an idea, both - Kakaji and Pappaji - resolved to steadfastly attempt to accomplish the wishes and ordains of Yogiji Maharaj, who had a divine vision of the future. Thus, Shri Gunatit Jyot Mahila Kendra, a Spiritual Ashram was established in Vallabh Vidyanagar, whose foundation stone was laid by Yogiji Maharaj himself. Later, Yogiji Maharaj asked Pappaji to guide the spiritual pursuits of women and other devotees who came to Gunatit Jyot as Sadhaks. Since then, Jyot and the Gunatit Samaj itself has grown and developed manifold in terms of its physical and spiritual dimensions with Pappaji's loving care, grace, spiritual leadership and guidance. The contribution of Sonaba and Ben and other elder sisters of the Jyot in the spiritual upliftment of devotees in general and women in particular is tremendous.

For the Gunatit Samaj, Pappaji and all the other Swaroops, are the divine human manifestation of Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj on this earth today. They are the embodiment of the promise made by Bhagwan Swaminarayan to remain present on this earth through Saints.

Divine Valediction The physical body of Param Pujya Pappaji returned to Akshardham on Wednesday, 28th May 2006

Pappaji's Teachings

Sanjivani Mantra - Never never forget, even for one moment that The Supreme, Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent Divine has selected you to do His work. Then why worry! Be and remain true and sincere to the cause, The Goal Always and every moment aspire and remain open for His help and guidance and then act freely and fearlessly. Whatever needed and necessary for His service will and must be provided by Him. Have faith. Always remain sportive. Keep sportsman spirit, maintain it and make it your habit. Hence laugh out your difficulties and shortcomings and falls. Stand up and with double zeal march on towards your goal. Never accept even your criticisms in toto. Scrutinise them, accept whatever necessary and then forget them. Neglect them and continue your march with new zeal and joy. Don't compare your progress with anybody. Don't criticize anybody. It's not your job. What have we to lose when everything "called and labelled Ours" has been burnt to ashes by us and seated on the throne of those ashes we have started on this Eternal March! Be brave! And keep spiritual equanimity. Victory is definitely yours! Pappa

Panchamrut

Chant the Swaminarayan Mantra constantly. Pray to God for strength and guidance to live each moment in spiritual tranquility. At all times and in all circumstances maintain spiritual equanimity towards all devotees. Serve all devotees with devotion and dedication. When faced with any emotional disturbance, accept that the Lord has inspired the circumstances, pray for stength and guidance to regain your spiritual tranquility. If this feeling lasts longer than three minutes, chant the Swaminrayan mantra loudly for fifteen minutes