On Sunday, August 17, 2025, devotees and well-wishers gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto for a memorable occasion. The 326th Satsang Diksha Homatmak Path Yagna was held in the divine presence of Sadguru Pujya Bhaktipriyadas Swami (Kothari Swami).
The day began with the yagna ceremony, led by Pujya Bhaktipriyadas Swami. With devotion and unity, families and devotees offered prayers and oblations, seeking peace, harmony, and spiritual upliftment for themselves, their loved ones, and and society at large.
This initiative was blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj in October 2024, encouraging families across Canada to perform homatmak yagnas in their homes. Rooted in ancient Vedic tradition, the yagna is more than a ritual. It sanctifies the home, strengthens family unity, and deepens one’s personal connection to the Guru and the satsang fellowship.
In the afternoon, a celebration assembly filled the mandir with joy and inspiration. A highlight of the program was honouring children from across Canada who had memorized the entire Satsang Diksha scripture in Sanskrit. Among them was the youngest child, only three years old, who memorized all 315 verses. In total, 88 girls and 67 boys reached this milestone and received the blessings of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj.
The assembly also recognized Canadian devotees who had completed all 20 chapters in the North America Adhiveshan, a demanding but deeply rewarding journey of scriptural study and memorization. Their dedication served as an inspiration to the entire satsang community in Canada.
Later, a pujan of the Satsang Diksha scripture was performed with great reverence. This reminded everyone of the timeless wisdom and daily guidance the scripture provides. Plans were also shared to enshrine Satsang Diksha in every BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir across Canada so its teachings may continue to guide and inspire generations.
The evening concluded with the launch of the BAPS Prakash app, which brings the spiritual wisdom of Swaminarayan Prakash magazine and BAPS News directly to devotees worldwide. This new platform provides an accessible way to stay connected with inspiring messages and reflections.
The day was filled with devotion, joy, and unity. Devotees left with cherished memories and renewed motivation to live by the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and guidance of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj.