21 February 1999 : Sunday (Falgun Sud 6), Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar
His Holiness Shri Balwantsinghji Maharaj, Guru of a Sikh Sampraday met Swamishri.
Swamishri departed from Gandhinagar at 6:00 p.m. and arrived at Himmatnagar at 7:10 p.m.
In the evening assembly Swamishri said, "Yogiji Maharaj had visited this region several times. Gopalanand Swami - a great yogi - was born in this region. And you are privileged and fortunate because you are staying on this holy land...
" There are many attainments in life - like money, political status... but to be blessed with the attainment of satsang ( spiritual association ) is priceless..."
22 February 1999 : Monday (Falgun Sud 7), Himmatnagar, Khedbrahma
Commencement of a 7-day morning discourse on the Shrimad Bhagwat by Pujya Bhagwadjivan Swami.
After the narration on the Shrimad Bhagwat, Swamishri addressed the assembly, " By listening to the glory of God with interest, love and reverence we reap its benefits. But while listening, if our mind is engrossed in worldly thoughts then we do not gain anything... One should offer devotion with enthusiasm. One should not give it up at the slightest hindrance or obstacle..."
Commencement of a 7-day evening discourse on the Shikshapatri by Pujya Viveksagar Swami.
In the evening, Swamishri departed from Himmatnagar and reached Khedbrahma at 7:05 p.m.
Swamishri was welcomed by the tribal people of the region.