2025-26

Lunar Eclipse

Published On: March 3, 2026

At Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Bangalore, a special gathering was held in the temple during the lunar eclipse. All the students assembled together and followed the teachings from the Shikshapatri given by Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The atmosphere was devotional and disciplined, as everyone spent the time in prayer, remembrance of God, and listening to spiritual guidance.

During the gathering, Swamiji narrated an inspiring story about Gopalanand Swami. According to the story, once a lunar eclipse occurred and people were worried about its effects. With deep spiritual power and devotion, Gopalanand Swami prayed and is believed to have stopped the eclipse through his divine strength and faith. The story reminded students about the power of devotion, faith, and the greatness of saints.

The event became a memorable spiritual experience for the students. Sitting together in the temple during the eclipse, following the guidance of the Shikshapatri, and listening to inspiring stories helped everyone feel more connected to their faith and traditions. 🌙🙏