PM MODI RECOLLECTS HIS INTERACTIONS WITH PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ
Raj Sadosh/Abohar/Ahmedabad.
Thousands of BAPS sadhus, devotees, and well-wishers gathered in the divine presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj in Ahmedabad, to celebrate Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 101st birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his heartfelt wishes said in a letter,” “On the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s centenary celebrations, so many sweet memories come before my eyes. I forever remember his compassion-filled eyes, his face that beamed with child-like joy and his simple spontaneous language enriched with the power of spiritual austerities.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj took his values-based message and his social services to all, including those classes often neglected. Through social service activities such as de-addiction drives, education provision and healthcare services, he provided self-respect and a new direction to the lives of even the most deprived people. He was and remains the torchbearer of human values and Indian culture throughout the world.”
(MOREPIC1) Notably, the main festival of Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav will be celebrated with unprecedented grandeur and divinity from 15th December to 15th January in the Pramukh Swami Nagar at SP Ring Road, Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, millions of BAPS devotees worldwide, celebrated Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 101st birthday in their homes with their families. The celebrations took place with the theme of ‘Ghar-Ghar Janmotsav’.(SUBHEAD)
Recently Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mahant Swami Maharaj and sought blessings from him. Conveying his best wishes on the occasion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s birthday celebrations, Shah said, “Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s (1921-2016) entire life remained dedicated to the service of humanity and the well-being of all. Pramukh Swami Maharaj didn’t have any material possessions, he didn’t ask for anything; still, with his humility and care, he assured all with peace and faith, till his last breath.”
Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel said in his message, “By his simple living and with his message of love, peace, harmony, truth and faith; Pramukh Swami Maharaj was an inspiration to millions.”