Deepakbhai Desai, referred as Pujya Deepakbhai Desai by his followers, is Indian spiritual leader from Gujarat, India. He heads Dada Bhagwan Foundation. He teaches the Akram Vignan philosophy developed by Dada Bhagwan.
Early life
Deepakbhai Desai was born on 9 May 1953 in Morbi, Saurashtra State (now in Gujarat), India. His family belonged to Vavania and his paternal ancestral home was next door to that of Shrimad Rajchandra.[1][2][3] He is the youngest among five children. He graduated with a degree in the Mechanical Engineering from VJTI in Mumbai in the early 1970s. After graduating from college, he worked in the textile industry as a mechanical engineer for a few years. Later he founded a consulting firm working in the textile industry. Later he retired and joined the Akram Vignan Movement.[4]
Spiritual career
It is said that, Deepakbhai attained self-realization by Gnanvidhi from Dada Bhagwan on 6 March 1971.[5] During the 1980s, Niruben Amin was one of the chief disciples of Dada Bhagwan who recorded tapes of discourses of Dada Bhagwan. He helped Amin transcribe and compile tapes which were later published as volumes of Aptavani.[6][7]
In 1987, Dada Bhagwan ordained him as Aptaputra who are allowed to conduct spiritual discourses. He traveled in India and abroad to conduct discourses.[8][9][10]
After death of Dada Bhagwan in 1988, Niruben Amin founded Dada Bhagwan Foundation. In 2003, she ordained Deepakbhai Desai to conduct Gnanvidhi ceremonies and 'transmit' self-realization (Atma Gnan). After death of Niruben Amin in 2006, she was succeeded by Deepakbhai Desai to head the organisations.[11][12][13]
Deepakbhai holds religious discourses in person around the world and on television. Dada Bhagwan Foundation continues to build temples and publish works under his leadership.[14][15][16][17][18]
References
- ↑ Pujya Deepakbhai Desai. Dada Bhagwan Foundation.
- ↑ Pujyashri Deepakbhai at Dharampur. Shrimad Rajchandra Mission.
- ↑ Pujya Deepakbhai Desai's Birthplace.
- ↑ The Current Link of Akram Vignan.
- ↑ Deepakbhai Desai on Astha TV. Socio-Spiritual-Cultural Television Network.
- ↑ Living Self Realized Being.
- ↑ Pujya Deepakbhai Desai. Dada Bhagwan Foundation.
- ↑ Template:Cite interview
- ↑ Eternal happiness transcands material world. INDIAN newslink.
- ↑ Akram Vignan.
- ↑ Renowned Spiritual Exponent Dr. Niruben Passes Away. Jainsamaj.org(16 April 2006).
- ↑ Adjust Everywhere: Conflict Resolution{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Dada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust(2 April 2015). ISBN 978-81-89725-00-6
- ↑ Over 1,500 Participants Attend Dada Bhagwan Foundation’s Two-day Self-Realization Seminar in California, Kumar, Bharatti. India West(2019-08-04). Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ Over 1,500 Participants Attend Dada Bhagwan Foundation’s Two-day Self-Realization Seminar in California, Kumar, Bharatti. India West(2019-08-04). Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ DADA BHAGWAN FOLLOWERS BUILD SIMANDHAR SWAMI TEMPLE COMPLEX AT ADALAJ, Ahimsa Times, January, 2003 http://jainsamaj.org/magazines/ahimsatimesshow.php?id=60
- ↑ 127. Deepakbhai Desai, Archer, Rick. Buddha at the Gas Pump(24 June 2012).
- ↑ Template:Cite episode
- ↑ 2,000 people seek self-realization at downtown's Hyatt Regency, Soergel, Matt. jacksonville.com(20 July 2013).