Raj Sadosh/Abohar/Ahmedabad.
Speaking at the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav at Pramukh Swami Nagar in Ahmedabad, Mahamandleshwer Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, Acharya Juna Peethadheeshwar said, “Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s divine life and works spread Indian culture across the world.
(MOREPIC1) The Swami personified religion as he constantly worked for humanity and for the good of others. He was so lively and always reflected spirituality. BAPS has not just created temples and volunteers but also nurtured Indian culture in various forms.”
Satguru Uday Singh Ji Maharaj, Namdhari Sikh head said, “Pramukh Swami Maharaj served everyone and showered his blessings on everyone irrespective of class, caste, gender, race, religion.
(SUBHEAD)Other speakers included Archbishop Thomas Ignatius Macwan of the Gandhinagar Archdiocese,Padma Shri Agus Indra Udayana Gandhi Puri Ashram Indonesia, Abdul Rahman Bu Ali Thought Leader of Bahrain, Namramuni Maharaj Jain Muni founder of Parasdham, Prof. Chirapat Prapandvidya, representative of Rajguru (Royal Court Priest) of Thailand, Bhikkhu Sanghasena Ladakh founder President Mahabodhi International Meditation Center, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Ji founder President Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati, Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar New Delhi Jewish community leader, Bawa Jain Secretary General World Council of Religious Leaders, USA and Saadiqual-eidiz-zahabi Bhai Saheb Jamaluddin, Dawoodi Bohra Community.Dalai Lama in his message said, “Pramukh Swami Maharaj truly practiced the ancient Indian wisdom of nonviolence and compassion. In India major religious traditions of the world such as Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Christianity and others coexist harmoniously.”
Brahmavihari Swami said that the most important need of the hour was harmony. Mahant Swami Maharaj said, “The greatest necessity of our age is for there to be harmony amongst all religions.” This must happen not superficially, but there must be a joyous meeting of hearts.