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Seed of Seva: Inspiring Journey of Jagdish Satashiya from Gurukul to Apple
Published On: December 3, 2025
Jagdish Satashiya – Manager, Apple Inc. | Proud Alumnus of Gurukul Junagadh, Batch: 1994–97
Every incredible journey begins with a seed — and for Jagdish Satashiya, that seed was seva.
Born in a small village near Junagadh, young Jagdish joined Junagadh Gurukul, where he learned that true education is not only confined to books, but blossoms through serving Saints.
Cutting vegetables & serving food — every act of seva became his meditation. Through this humble service, he cultivated devotion, discipline, and inner strength. Those moments, simple yet sacred, planted deep in his heart the values that would guide his life forever.
“Where there is seva, there is peace. Where there is humility, there is greatness.”
From those early days, his purpose took form — to live with values, serve Saints with sincerity, and walk in the light of Satsang.
After finishing his engineering degree, Jagdish faced the harsh reality of unemployment. Instead of chasing quick opportunities, he chose to stay committed to the company of Saints, entering Bangalore Gurukul with the blessings of Pujya Anandswarupdas Swami.
Nights were unpredictable, and rejections happened often, but his faith never faltered.
“Setbacks aren’t endings — they prepare you for blessings.”
This time of waiting became a crucible of patience and hope, setting the stage for a divine breakthrough.
Recognizing his dedication, Saints at Bangalore Gurukul reached out to Shri Himmatbhai Solankee, a devotee deeply connected to Saints and an experienced engineer. Shri Himmatbhai’s simple act of arranging admission to a coaching program became a pivotal turning point.
“One act of kindness from a saint-connected soul can rewrite a life.”
This kindness ignited Jagdish’s journey toward professional and spiritual growth.
Jagdish joined Larsen & Toubro, then Infineon in Denmark, where he worked for nearly a decade. During the global economic crises in 2009, 2013, and 2017, many faced layoffs. Yet, Jagdish remained protected, fortified by the blessings of Pujya Krushnacharandasji Swami.
“When you walk with Saints, storms only strengthen your roots.”
Through each challenge, his career advanced, but more importantly, he grew in satsang and seva.
After returning to India in 2019, Jagdish joined Intel Bangalore. In 2020, when Apple acquired Intel’s cellular modem business, a tough selection process began.
Though the fear of rejection was real, by the divine grace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the blessings of Saints, Jagdish successfully secured his place — a testament to how divine blessings triumph over worldly fear.
He credits every milestone of his journey to the blessings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and His Saints .
He was selected among the few—proof that blessings and satsang triumph over luck.
After joining Apple, Jagdish felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the Saints. To express that gratitude through action and Seva, he made a life-changing decision: he rented out his house in Bangalore city and moved with his family into a rented home just five minutes from Gurukul Bangalore, so he could live closer to the Saints, engage in daily Seva, and participate more deeply in the satsang he cherished.
Today, Jagdish serves as an Engineering Manager at Apple in Bangalore, yet success hasn’t changed his true essence:
“Success blossoms through seva, satsang, and the blessings of Saints.”
He has proven himself to be a true Gurukulite and a devoted follower of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is proud of Jagdish Satasiya
I m feeling so proud 👏 👏👏…..my dear son Aradhya Jaiswal also studying at raipur gurukul…..we r so blessed and happy….jai swaminarayan 🙏🙏
I like Jagdish Bhagat activity with Swaminarayan Gurukul
Jay Swaminarayan
True wisdom from Gurukul will get success in every aspect of life including spiritual uplifting.
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