Junagadh : The sacred Girnar mountain, long regarded as a center of spiritual meditation, devotion, and self-realization, witnessed a historic moment this year. Dhyan Guru Raghunath Guruji from Pune completed his 1000th Girnar Yatra and circuit around the sacred Girnar hills.
This milestone symbolizes not only his personal spiritual discipline but also
the awakening of collective consciousness and the synthesis of science and
spirituality.
He has also climbed the Girnar mountain 108
times, dedicating each ascent to deep meditative research and
self-purification.
Girnar
Yatra — A Divine Blend of Meditation and Science
Since the age of 22, Guruji has been
undertaking the arduous pilgrimage of Girnar with unwavering faith. He says —
“The Girnar Yatra is not just a religious
ritual; it is a journey of purification — of body, mind, and consciousness.
Through this pilgrimage, a seeker unites with the divine essence of Lord
Dattatreya and Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj — the supreme spiritual energies.”
With the blessings of Peer Yogi Mahant Somanath
Bapu, Guruji serves as the Working President of the Guru Gorakshanath Seva
Samiti. He is also the Founder of Divya Shanti Parivar, through which he has
guided thousands of individuals toward peace, balance, and awareness through
meditation and service. In addition, he is the Founder and President of the
Divyang Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Significance of Girnar Yatra — Meditation and Scientific Insight
The Girnar Yatra is a mountain pilgrimage
comprising around 10,000 steps. During the journey, devotees visit the sacred
abodes of Lord Dattatreya, Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj, Goddess Amba, and Lord
Neminath, walking through one of the holiest landscapes in India.
Guruji explains —
“When thousands of devotees chant ‘Jai Girnari
Jai Gurudev Datt’ in one rhythm, a field of balanced energy is created within
the Collective Mind. Modern science calls this Mass Coherence. The Alpha Waves
generated during this process calm the brain, reduce stress, and harmonize
consciousness.”
Girnar — The Confluence of Meditation,
Nature, and Consciousness
Known in ancient scriptures as Raivatak
Parvat, Girnar is one of India’s oldest and most powerful spiritual centers.
The mountain holds immense sanctity as the site of Lord Dattatreya’s
footprints, Guru Gorakhnath’s meditation cave, Goddess Amba’s temple, and Lord
Neminath’s liberation site.
This is the same sacred ground where Swami
Vivekananda and Shrimad Rajchandraji (spiritual mentor of Mahatma Gandhi)
performed deep meditation. Guruji remarks —
“The spiritual success of these great seekers
was deeply influenced by the energy of Girnar. It is a place where every breath
becomes a prayer, and every step becomes meditation.”
From a scientific perspective, the Girnar
region is rich in Negative Air Ions (NAI), which are known to promote heart
health, reduce stress, and balance the body’s energy systems. The rocks of
Girnar are part of an igneous plutonic complex, showing unique magnetic
anomalies that make the region geologically and energetically distinct.
The Girnar Parikrama Path and Its
Historical Importance
The Girnar Parikrama begins at the Bhawannath
Temple (Dudheswar Mahadev), located between Kartiki Ekadashi and Tripuri
Purnima.
• First Stretch (12 km): Jina Baba and Chandra
Mouleshwar Temples.
• Second Stretch (8 km): Malvela Lake, Hanuman
Temple, and Suraj Kund.
• Third Stretch (8 km): From Malvela Lake to
Bordevi Mata Temple — the steep and challenging section known as Malvelani
Ghodi.
• Fourth Stretch (8 km): The return route from
Bordevi back to Bhawnath Temple marks the completion of the Yatra.
The Parikrama unites Hindu and Jain
traditions, as it includes sacred sites of Lord Dattatreya, Guru Gorakhnath
Maharaj, and Lord Neminath — symbolizing harmony between devotion and
self-realization.
Girnar
— An Ideal Space for Meditation and Spiritual Practice
For seekers wishing to hold meditation
sessions on Girnar, Guruji offers these suggestions:
1. Choose early morning hours — when the air
is pure and vibrations are calm.
2. Meditate under trees — as forested areas
contain higher levels of Negative Ions.
3. Maintain complete silence and stillness —
to absorb the mountain’s subtle energy.
4. Observe the environment scientifically —
using ion meters or magnetometers if available, to measure the energetic balance
of the atmosphere.
Guruji’s Message
During his many pilgrimages, Dhyan Guru
Raghunath Guruji has integrated meditation, social service, cleanliness drives,
water conservation, and tree plantation as essential parts of his mission. “To
protect the body and the Earth — both are acts of true devotion,” he
emphasizes.
Guruji’s 1000th Girnar Yatra is not just a
personal accomplishment — it is a living testimony to India’s timeless
spiritual heritage. It demonstrates that when devotion, science, and nature
come together, true inner peace is achieved.
“Girnar is the sacred land where a seeker
experiences the Self, the Universe, and the Divine — all as one.” — Dhyan Guru
Raghunath Guruji