The Shri Shakti Dham Seva Samiti formally concluded the seven-day Shri Madbhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya at Panchvati Hall, Maharaja Agrasen Palace, City Light, on the auspicious occasion of Purushottam month, marking the silver jubilee year of Shri Rani Sati Dadi Mandir. On the final day of the Katha, after the recitation of Mukti Skandh, Sudama Charitra, the farewell of Shri Shukdevji, and the rest of Bhagwat, a Havan and Mahaprasad were organized.
The families of the Yajman and all members of the Samiti offered oblations, wishing for happiness, peace, and prosperity in Surat and across the world. The organizing committee expressed gratitude to all devotees and supporters who contributed to the Katha. The Katha speaker, Radheshyam Shastri, emotionally described various episodes of Lord Krishna, mentioning that Lord Krishna had 16,108 queens, each with separate palaces and attendants, yet all the queens served the Lord.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and remembering God while cooking, and highlighted the necessity of love, cooperation, and humor between husband and wife. Maharajshri stated that cows should be donated to deserving Brahmins who can serve them, and that arranging fodder for cow shelters is also a virtuous act. He warned that using funds from ashrams, cow shelters, and temples for personal purposes leads to sorrow and poverty in life.
He advised that one should always offer service or donations when receiving Prasad from the temple. He shed light on the character of Balram and the divine character of Lord Krishna, stating that the Lord's character should not be viewed from the perspective of ordinary human life. He mentioned that remembering the Bhagwat mantra 'Shri Krishnaaya Vasudevaaya Haraye Paramaatmane, Pranatah Kleshanashaya Govindaya Namo Namah' alleviates life's troubles.
While narrating the character of Shishupal, he noted that those who criticize God, saints, and Brahmins do not find welfare, and even listening to their criticism is inappropriate as it brings sin. The glory of Lord Krishna was described in the context of the Rajasuya Yagya. Discussing Sudama's character, Radheshyam Shastri mentioned that Sudama never asked anyone for anything, and his wife Sushila always wished that nothing would hinder her husband's devotion.
He stated that without the support of a wife, a person's complete development is not possible. He advised that one should never go empty-handed to a guru, friend, or daughter’s home. While recounting Sudama's visit to Dwarka, he explained that Lord Krishna accepted Sudama's love and alleviated his poverty by eating the rice he brought.
He remarked that wealth breeds arrogance, which is why God gives his devotees just enough to keep them on the path of devotion. He noted that while the world shows off when it gives, God gives discreetly. The importance of pilgrimage was highlighted, stating that every person has debts to gods, sages, and ancestors.
The debt to gods is fulfilled through Havan, the debt to sages through study of scriptures, and the debt to ancestors through progeny. The Katha concluded with the farewell of Shri Shukdevji and the worship of Thakurji. Devotees participated in the Havan with devotion and concluded the event by receiving Mahaprasad.
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