BEGINNING OF GRUHASTHA JOURNEY
In 1985, Pu. Gurudev Pankajbhai entered into a Marital Relationship Life. He began married Life with Bhavnaben. Life took a new turn.
Elder son Frenil was born in 1987.
Younger son Zenil was born in 1992.
He passed through tough exams of life. Although he worked hard for 18-20 hours a day. He was internally connected with Simandharswami. Facing all difficulties, doing Karma Nirjara. Pu.Gurudev Pankajbhai shouldered all the responsibilities of married life, being on the path of simandharswami. He had no bhav of enemity i.e. Ver Bhav for anyone nor was he an enemy to any single person. Facing all hurdles & odds (Pratikulta) that came, he made up on his own, a total independent Empire in Business.
TURNING POINT OF LIFE TOWARDS COMMITTED DIVINE LIFE
In 1993, in a road accident, 7 ribs of his RIB CAGE were broken, but as a result of his wonderful Sadhna he came out MIRACLOUSLY from disastrous truck accident.
It was a miracle, a strength for him and he got the the gift of a new life. At that time, he decided to surrender his life to the path of Simandharswami. At this time younger son Zenil was just 6 months old. Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai made a request to Simandharswami : “ Give me an opportunity to become a Sevak on your Path,” so that I prepare myself to reach the Samovsaran at your feet in Mahavideh Kshetra. To reach simandharswami he started the path to illuminate lives of people. He made novel innovations in the path of spirituality in this contemporary modern world such that inrespective of caste, creed, religion, age and nation anybody can follow this path with grace and blessing of Jivit Tirthankar Parmatma Simandharswami. From here onwards , he devoted his DIVINE Life to the path of Simandharswami.
He began devoting his time for SEVA. He started giving Sevas in Sion Hospital, Orphan Homes, in helping Orphan Children to find homes and conducted many Sevas.
From 1993 there was an increasing growth in the surrender Bhav (Samarpan Bhav) to the Path of Simandharswami What in reality is the Vitrag Marg of Simandharswami ? How can we achieve it ?
I will show this Path by my experience to the Modern world. At Present, we are following this path of Simandharswami and spread this all around world and all human beings . His dream of reaching Simandharswami was now becoming true.
In 1998, he once again came in Public life, he started the concept of Prarthna Sabha in Mumbai for the first time in history with combination of his voice, speech and Prabhu Bhakti. First cassette of Prarthna Sabha was inaugurated. And distributed to 500 people young and old and everybody experienced the Divinity, Peace and Happiness themselves by listening this Prarthna Sabha.
JOURNEY OF SPIRITUAL STUDIES IN MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai joined Mumbai University as a student first during the Period 1999 to 2006. He became Professor and founder trustee at JAIN ACADEMIC EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTRE PROMOTION TRUST IN 2002.Dr. Bipinbhai Doshi and Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai together established a Permanent Chair of Jainology in Mumbai University and then commenced giving Lectures in the University. Along with this he began a study of Jainism ,study of Buddhism and study of Vedas for 7 years. For 5 years he systematically studied Yog Abhyas, Patanjali Yog & Jain Aagams at Kalina University.
He used to arrange Architecture study of Jain Tirth from Jain Architecture point of view. Side by side he did many studies and experiments on his level. He presented these experiments in front of all when Maharaj Saheb used to call him. During this period of time, he did two new experiments in Jainology Course. In 2004, Navkar Mantra Shibirs were held by P.Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai and in 2005, he began Anupreksha Yog at Mumbai University Level.
ESTABLISHMENT OF SCIENTIFIC PRACTICAL PATH OF LIVE TIRTHANKAR SIMANDHARSWAMI THROUGH PUJYA GURUDEV PANKAJBHAI IN MODERN WORLD
In 2004, there was establishment of Vartaman Live Tirthankar Parmatma Simandharswami in his new home. At that time he decided to establish the whole path of Shri Simandhar Swami. In 2005, Navkar Mantra shibirs were organised and that time, Shibirarthis went to Naval Virayatana with Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai. There everyday, unitedly requested Pankajbhai to make such a permanent establishment , so that everyone, every being gets the path of SIMANDHARSWAMI everyone flourishes in Divinity and then “ PARAM SUKH JIVAN VIKAS KENDRA” was established.
In 2006, he established “PARAM ANAND PARIWAR” , people who attended this shibir joined this Parivar. Satsangs were held at house of Every member of PARAM ANAND PARIWAR. Bhav aradhana of Panch Smaran, Shanti Smaran, Arihant Vandanavali, Tirthankar Vandanavali was also conducted by Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai.
START OF NAVKAR MANTRA YOG SHIBIRS
In 2005/2006 - 9 months 21 sesssions of Navkar Mantra shibir were held. In the beginning Navkar Mantra Yog shibirs were held at Vileparle and Mulund. In Mumbai from 2009, Navkar Mantra shibirs were started at 4 centres, 2 centre western line at Vileparle and kandivli and other 2 centres Central line at Matunga and Mulund.
START OF SCIENTIFIC PRACTICAL SAMYAK PARYUSHAN ANUBHAVDHARA :
In 2007 first Paryushan Anubhavdhara was organised at Rutumbhara College Juhu (Mumbai) under the banner of Shri Kishorbhai Bhimji Sanghvi Parivar. Which is nonstop conducted continuously from last 13 years.
In 2008 Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai inaugurated first CD/DVD of Paryushan Anubhavdhara. In 2010, website named “namojinanam.org” was started and in 2011 for the first time LIVE webcasting from morning 10am to night 10pm World-wide of Paryushan Anubhavdhara was started.
NAVKAR SADHNA SHIBIR SPECIALLY FOR SADHU SADHVIJI BHAGWANT ORGANISED at PALITANA (GUJARAT)
In 2009, first Navkar mantra Sadhna Shibir specially for Pu.Sadhu Sadhviji Bhagwant with Medical Camp and 22 doctors for Sadhu Sadhviji Bhagwant was organized at divine Siddhachal Bhumi Palitana (Gujarat)under Auspicious presence of Pujya Devratna Sagar Maharajsahebji & other Acharya Bhagwant present in Palitana at that time. This shibir was organised by invitation of Sadhviji Jyotipragnashriji and Upadhyay Bhagwant Shri Devratna sagarji Maharaj Sahebji.
This was first time in history of Jainism that a Gruhastha Sadhak conducting a Sadhna Shibir for Pu. Sadhu sadhviji Bhagwant. Around 400 Sadhu Sadhvi Bhagwant, Acharya Bhagwant, Panyas Bhagwant participated in the historical Sadhna Shibir. This whole sadhna was based on Scientific Practical Divine living through Navkar Mantra Yog.
In 2011, again this same Sadhna Shibir and Medical camp was organised and conducted under the Auspicious presence of Gachhadhipati Kalaprabhsuriswarji MaharajSahebji ( Shishya of Acharya Kalapurnasuriswarji MaharajSahebji) and all other Acharya Bhagwant present in Palitana Tirth at that time and surprisingly, Gachhadhipati Kalapurnasuriswarji MaharajSahebji (Shishya of Acharya Kalapurnasuriswarji MaharajSahebji) expressed that, “ This Scientific Practical Sadhna Shibir is FUTURE OF JAINISM” in today’s Modern World. Secondly, all 350 Sadhu Sadhviji Bhagwant who are under my guidance which will be trained by me. First I will upgrade myself for this system of Sadhna through your CD/DVDs donated by PARAM SUKH JIVAN VIKAS KENDRA and then I will train them this system. Thirdly, I had experienced results of this Sadhna is instant. And Sadhna which we have learned through Guru Parampara & Shastras give results after long perseverance.” In this Sadhna Shibir also 400/500 Sadhu Sadhviji, Acharya Bhagwant, Panyas Bhagwant attended.
Start of 16 Prahar Deshna (Non Stop 48 hours) of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami. And Jin Marg Trekking
Pu.Gurudev Pankajbhai’s childhood wish was to give 16 prahar Deshna like that of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami with Mangal Bhavna for all. in 2011 at M.K. Sanghvi Vaiyavachh Kendra, Vile Parle on Occasion of Diwali, he gave Deshna for first time on day of Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvana. Thereafter, in 2012 for the first time he gave Nonstop 48 hours – 16 Prahar Deshna – Bhagwan Mahavir’s Antim Vani.....known as Shri Uttaradhyan Sutra, which flowed continuously at Pawapuri (Mahavir Bhagwan Nirvan Bhumi, Samadhi Sthal) in the premises of Mahavirswami Temple, Pavapori and all 100 sadhaka which came from Mumbai, also everybody enjoyed continuously alongwith local people, local yatris.
Trustees also showed the interest that such Deshna should be conducted this way at this Nirvan Bhumi and broadcast it LIVE all over world. Which will be a great contribution of Bhagwan Mahavir’s Path. After that Sammet Shikhar Parvat Yatra was done in 3 halts (3 Padav). At Jalmandir Tirth of Sametshikhar whole night we had bhakti on the mountain of Shikharji, and we all received grace of all 20 Tirthankars because it is a nirvana bhumi of 20 Tirthankaras. From 2012 onwards till date every year P.Pu.Gurudev Pankajbhai gives 16 Prahar Deshna at various Places of Spiritual worship alongwith unique Jin marg Trekking in which we practice lifestyle for 3 days as per guidlines given in Bhagwan Mahavir’s antim Vani.
In 2014, the TRUST NAMED PARAM SUKH JIVAN VIKAS KENDRA WAS ESTABLISHED. And 5 types of activities was started,
1) Socio Spiritual Education Workshops.
2) 7 kshetra seva
3) Gher Gher (House to House ) Celebration Satsangs
4) Scientific Celebration of all Indian Festivals
5) Spiritual Sadhna.
All this activities are established systematically after the establishment of Trust. Sevak team was created to conducts all this activities. All the future vision of P.Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai will be henceforth implemented thru Param sukh jivan vikas Kendra. He has also expressed that before he leaves this physical body he will successfully motivate 36 crore families to join PARAM ANAND PARIVAR who will follow the path of SIMANDHARSWAMI ( MAHAVIDEH KSHETRA).
BEGINNING OF ADVANCE SADHNA (UPDHAN SHRENI)
From 2015 onwards this Sadhna conducted by P.Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai in 13 December onwards every year nonstop. This Residential Sadhna is of 18 days. First 9 days Spiritual Training of Grahastha Sadhak and 2nd nine days Spiritual Training of Grahastha Sevak. At the end of 18 days Mala Mahotsav is conducted for all Sadhaks alongwith all Param Anand Parivar and guests. New Year is also celebrated alongwith Mala Mahotsav.
From 2016, with Bhavna of well being for all irrespective of CASTE, CREED, RELIGION & NATION . He started 24 x 7 HELPLINE SEVA to help people from all over the world for any issue.
Vision 2025 has been already broadcasted by P.Pujya Gurudev Pankajbhai in which Divine Scientific Wellness Centre for 6 wellness will be established in every villages, Districts, Towns , Cities, Metro Cities, Mega Cities in which 6 wellness seva will be established.
1. PHYSICAL WELLNESS
2. MENTAL WELLNESS
3. FINANCIAL WELLNESS
4. FAMILY WELLNESS
5. SOCIAL WELLNESS
6. SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
This Divine Seva Centres will provide solutions to all irrespective of CASTE, CREED, RELIGION & NATION, right from Womb of Mothers till Death. Simultaneously, Township of Divine Arihant Nagar will be developed with following facilities for :
a) Samovsaran of Simandharswami & Sadhna Kendra.
b) Aavas Yojnas, for Senior Citizens, Sadhaks, Sevaks , Life Members of PARAM ANAND PARIVAR & Guests.
c) Aarogya Seva , Residential & Day Care Centre based on AYUSH AAROGYA SEVA.
d) University, School, College Education Complex with Hostel Facility.
e) Centralized ADMIN headquarter of Wellness Centre.
f) Temple & Upashray Complex for SADHU SADHVIJI.
g) Gaushalas.
h) Organic & Herbal Farming Centre for Nature Food & Medicine.