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Sanatan Dharma Day was celebrated at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey
Pujya Viveksagar Swami spoke about the history of Sanatan Dharma. Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami showcased how Bhagwan Swaminarayan continued to establish the practice of Sanatan Dharma through his spiritual travels, teachings and consolidation of key lessons from sacred Hindu texts.
Mahamahopadhyay Pujya Bhadresh Swami stressed the importance of the shastras, or Hindu scriptures that offer wisdom that will carry beyond generations.
Vedic Academy of Science and Arts founder Jeffrey Armstrong, Pujya Swami Mukundananda Ji, founder of Jagadguru KripaluJi Yog said, “400 organizations of Sanatana Dharma have gathered here to celebrate the accomplishment of one of our organizations, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampraday.
Swami Govinddev Giri said, “Through deep faith and conviction this mandir has been built that will benefit all Hindus present here and beyond.”
BAPS chief Mahant Swami Maharaj said, “The work of creating mandirs is an extension of Sanatana Dharma, especially when it is paired with sacrifice. With this sentiment, Pramukh Swami Maharaj often said the pinnacles of Sanatana Dharma are the divine saint, mandirs and ancient scriptures.”
Dr. Tony Nader, Head of International Transcendental Meditation; Padma Bhushan Ved Nanda, Chairman of Hindu University of America; Dr. Jai Bansal, Vice President of Education for Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America; and Swami Swatmananda also joined in lighting the traditional lamps. The distinguished guests were honoured on the occasion.