Dr. Shikha Mishra
“क्यों सोच करे मन मूरख। प्यारे राधास्वामी हैं रखवारे॥”
Dayalbagh, Agra, August 28: A spirit of devotion, community service and celebration marked the morning at Dayalbagh as residents and devotees came together for scheduled agricultural activities and special Raksha Bandhan observances.
The morning began with the planned agricultural service of weeding and hoeing the moong crop on the northern side of the canal. Bhai Sahabs, sisters, children participating in the Sant Superhuman Scheme, and other members present took part in the work, carrying out their respective responsibilities in an atmosphere of collective participation and service.
A special moment of the morning came with the Raksha Bandhan ceremony. Premi Behen Rajkumari Ji applied tilak and tied a Rakhi to Most Revered Guru Maharaj Prof. Prem Saran Satsangi Sahab and Most Respected Rani Sahiba Ji. Thereafter, Most Respected Rani Sahiba Ji applied tilak and tied a Rakhi to Premi Bhai Gurdev Sahay (Raja Ji).
The ceremony added a deeply personal and celebratory dimension to the morning's agricultural service, with those present sharing in the atmosphere of reverence, happiness and togetherness.
Children Add Cultural Colour to the Celebration
The children of the Sant Superhuman Scheme also marked Raksha Bandhan through a series of cultural performances inspired by the festival's spirit. Presenting their programmes with enthusiasm and spontaneity, the children drew the attention and appreciation of those gathered.
Their performances brought an element of youthful energy to the morning and complemented the day's broader emphasis on community participation and cultural expression.
Service and Satsang Remain at the Centre
Alongside the agricultural activities and Raksha Bandhan celebrations, the morning continued with regular activities associated with Agroecology-cum-Precision Farming, collective service, Satsang and cultural engagement.
The day's programme reflected the way agricultural work and community participation form an integral part of the morning routine at Dayalbagh. The combination of field work, spiritual observance and cultural activities created an atmosphere marked by cooperation and shared participation.
The Raksha Bandhan observances, in particular, added warmth to the morning's service activities, bringing together generations—from elders and adults to children—in a common setting.
The morning at Dayalbagh thus unfolded as a harmonious blend of service, agriculture, Satsang and cultural celebration, with the festival of Raksha Bandhan providing a special occasion for expressions of affection, reverence and togetherness.
The proceedings were summed up by the devotional sentiment: “क्यों सोच करे मन मूरख। प्यारे राधास्वामी हैं रखवारे॥”
