Devotional Associates of Yogeshwar - USA (D.A.Y.)

Swadhyaya "The Work"

The Devotional Associates of Yogeshwar (D.A.Y.) USA inspired by Revered Pandurangshastri Athavale, is a spiritual, cultural, educational and philosophical not for profit organization in the USA. D.A.Y. is also a part of a global philosophical-cultural group known as Swadhyaya (meaning ‘study of self’ in Sanskrit), Parivar (family) with sister organizations in Canada, UK and several other countries. Swadhyaya is a devotion-based initiative that originated nearly 80 years ago in India.

Swadhyaya is neither a movement, nor an organization, neither a sect nor a creed. It is a process of self-development which shows a novel approach / understanding towards human life and its relationship with God almighty, humanity and the universe. Rational understanding of indwelling presence of God in every human being is central to the philosophy of Revered Athavale.

In general, we strive for ‘family’ values such as selfless love and selfless work, self-respect, affection, cooperation and gratefulness. As a result, numerous communities have realized a true environment of brotherhood under the fatherhood of God.

Holistic Touch

DAY focuses on self-development with a novel approach / understanding towards human life, morality, and recognizing the strenght and bond within society. Through this it is working towards strenthening the bond of universal brotherhood.

सर्वस्य चाहं हृदि सन्निविष्टो… (Bhagvad Gita Ch. 15 Shlok 15)

Sarvasya Chaaham Hrudi Sannivishto… (Bhagvad Gita Ch. 15 Shlok 15)

The concept of indwelling God is easy to say, “ God within me is within others”, however difficult to bring into practice. Dadaji has inspired millions to practice this philosophy through selfless devotional visits or Bhav Ferri.

These Bhav Ferri visits are visits with no expectations and for Swadhyay Pariwar to experience the concept of indwelling God as an applied philosophy.

Revered Pandurangshastri Athavale
"Dadaji"

Despite being media-shy, world has taken note of Revered Athavale and honored him with several awards and encomiums.

• 1954: Honored as chief person in sectional and general meetings of Second world conference of religion and philosophy held in Shimizu city near Tokyo, Japan


• 1988: Received the ' Mahatma Gandhi Award' conferred by Akhil Bharatiya Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, Vardha for visionary thoughts and work done through revolutionary projects imparting a new vision to human life for boosting the cultural values.


• 1992: Received the "Lokmanya Tilak Sanman Paritoshik(Award)" conferred by Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust for dedicated selfless work for the good of mankind.


• 1994: Unanimously honored by the entire legislative assembly of Gujarat State, India, in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the development of humanity in general and the people of Gujarat state in particular.


• 1996: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, Manila, Philippines, conferred the prestigious 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' for 'Community Leadership'.


• 1997: Sir John Templeton Foundation conferred the most prestigious 'Templeton Prize' for 'Progress in Religion' for originality, effectiveness, creativity and progress in religion and spirituality.


• 1999: Honored by Government of India by awarding the prestigious ' Padma Vibhushan' title.


• 1999: ‘G.D. Birla International Award for ‘Humanism’ conferred by Birla Academy of Art


• 2000: Honored by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India by conferring ' Doctorate of Letters. (D.Lit.)'

Mrs. Dhanashree Talwalkar ‘Didiji’: An educator, she is the spiritual leader of the Swadhyaya grassroots initiative founded in 1954. The association is structured as a 'family' and is committed to the promotion of human dignity, the spiritual dimension at private and public level, peace and coexistence between different people.

Few of Didiji’s accolades:


• 2001: 'Lokshikshak Award' instituted in the memory of Apte Gurujiby Apte Guruji Smarak Trust.


• 2002: Invited by the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue, Vatican, at behest of Pope John Paul II, for “Together for Peace” in Assisi, Italy. Efforts to contribute towards the joint Universal Peace in the aftermath of 9/11.


• 2002: invited to present a paper at the special gathering organized by UNICEF in New York on the occasion of a Special Session on Children at the UNO.


• 2005: invited by Arigatou Foundation, Tokyo that is working to instill ethical education in children of the world, to join its governing council with a view to sharing Swadhyaya practices that have been successful in instilling values in children for a better harmonious society.


• 2010: Saraswati Award, Kailas Muth


• 2011: Pope Benedict XVI also invited her for ‘Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer’ in Assisi, Italy. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the historic interfaith meeting held in 1986 by the then Pope.


• 2023: Speaker at Sant'EgiDio the International Meeting 'The Audacity of Peace', Berlin, Spain

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