Junagadh : The sacred Girnar mountain, long regarded as a center of spiritual meditation, devotion, and self-realization, witnessed a historic moment this year.  Dhyan Guru Raghunath Guruji from Pune completed his 1000th Girnar Yatra and circuit around the sacred Girnar hills.

This milestone symbolizes not only his personal spiritual discipline but also the awakening of collective consciousness and the synthesis of science and spirituality.

He has also climbed the Girnar mountain 108 times, dedicating each ascent to deep meditative research and self-purification.

 Girnar Yatra — A Divine Blend of Meditation and Science

Since the age of 22, Guruji has been undertaking the arduous pilgrimage of Girnar with unwavering faith. He says —

“The Girnar Yatra is not just a religious ritual; it is a journey of purification — of body, mind, and consciousness. Through this pilgrimage, a seeker unites with the divine essence of Lord Dattatreya and Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj — the supreme spiritual energies.”

With the blessings of Peer Yogi Mahant Somanath Bapu, Guruji serves as the Working President of the Guru Gorakshanath Seva Samiti. He is also the Founder of Divya Shanti Parivar, through which he has guided thousands of individuals toward peace, balance, and awareness through meditation and service. In addition, he is the Founder and President of the Divyang Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Significance of Girnar Yatra — Meditation and Scientific Insight

The Girnar Yatra is a mountain pilgrimage comprising around 10,000 steps. During the journey, devotees visit the sacred abodes of Lord Dattatreya, Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj, Goddess Amba, and Lord Neminath, walking through one of the holiest landscapes in India.

Guruji explains —

“When thousands of devotees chant ‘Jai Girnari Jai Gurudev Datt’ in one rhythm, a field of balanced energy is created within the Collective Mind. Modern science calls this Mass Coherence. The Alpha Waves generated during this process calm the brain, reduce stress, and harmonize consciousness.”

Girnar — The Confluence of Meditation, Nature, and Consciousness

Known in ancient scriptures as Raivatak Parvat, Girnar is one of India’s oldest and most powerful spiritual centers. The mountain holds immense sanctity as the site of Lord Dattatreya’s footprints, Guru Gorakhnath’s meditation cave, Goddess Amba’s temple, and Lord Neminath’s liberation site.

This is the same sacred ground where Swami Vivekananda and Shrimad Rajchandraji (spiritual mentor of Mahatma Gandhi) performed deep meditation. Guruji remarks —

“The spiritual success of these great seekers was deeply influenced by the energy of Girnar. It is a place where every breath becomes a prayer, and every step becomes meditation.”

From a scientific perspective, the Girnar region is rich in Negative Air Ions (NAI), which are known to promote heart health, reduce stress, and balance the body’s energy systems. The rocks of Girnar are part of an igneous plutonic complex, showing unique magnetic anomalies that make the region geologically and energetically distinct.

The Girnar Parikrama Path and Its Historical Importance

The Girnar Parikrama begins at the Bhawannath Temple (Dudheswar Mahadev), located between Kartiki Ekadashi and Tripuri Purnima.

• First Stretch (12 km): Jina Baba and Chandra Mouleshwar Temples.

• Second Stretch (8 km): Malvela Lake, Hanuman Temple, and Suraj Kund.

• Third Stretch (8 km): From Malvela Lake to Bordevi Mata Temple — the steep and challenging section known as Malvelani Ghodi.

• Fourth Stretch (8 km): The return route from Bordevi back to Bhawnath Temple marks the completion of the Yatra.

The Parikrama unites Hindu and Jain traditions, as it includes sacred sites of Lord Dattatreya, Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj, and Lord Neminath — symbolizing harmony between devotion and self-realization.

 Girnar — An Ideal Space for Meditation and Spiritual Practice

For seekers wishing to hold meditation sessions on Girnar, Guruji offers these suggestions:

1. Choose early morning hours — when the air is pure and vibrations are calm.

2. Meditate under trees — as forested areas contain higher levels of Negative Ions.

3. Maintain complete silence and stillness — to absorb the mountain’s subtle energy.

4. Observe the environment scientifically — using ion meters or magnetometers if available, to measure the energetic balance of the atmosphere.

Guruji’s Message 

During his many pilgrimages, Dhyan Guru Raghunath Guruji has integrated meditation, social service, cleanliness drives, water conservation, and tree plantation as essential parts of his mission. “To protect the body and the Earth — both are acts of true devotion,” he emphasizes.

Guruji’s 1000th Girnar Yatra is not just a personal accomplishment — it is a living testimony to India’s timeless spiritual heritage. It demonstrates that when devotion, science, and nature come together, true inner peace is achieved.

“Girnar is the sacred land where a seeker experiences the Self, the Universe, and the Divine — all as one.” — Dhyan Guru Raghunath Guruji