Raj Sadosh/Abohar/Ahmedabad.
While participating in the Pramukh Swami Shatabdi Mahotsav, Banwari Lal Purohit, Governor of Punjab, said, “I am astounded by what I have seen here. Pramukh Swami Maharaj must surely be looking down at this festival from above and blessing everyone who comes. I have never seen such a spiritual festival in my life. We give speeches about ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. But Pramukh Swami Maharaj truly created a spirit of the whole world as one family, we must follow this principle.
The Governor was greeted with garland by Tyagvallabh Swami on his arrival. He presented a replica of Golden Temple to Mahant Swami Maharaj who honoured him with a memento.
On the Health & Spirituality Day, singers sang the kirtan ‘Dard Mitaya Mera Dil Ka’ (‘God healed the pain of my heart’), reminding all of how Pramukh Swami Maharaj relieved the pain of millions.
Akshardham Gandhinagar incharge Anandswarup Swamiand Doctor Swami, Chief Editor, Swaminarayan Prakash said thatwe should avoid addictions and stay spiritually grounded.(SUBHEAD)
Dr. M. Srinivas, Director, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), said, “Pramukh Swami Maharaj reminded us how to live healthily in every aspect – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Padma Shri Dr. Ashwin Mehta DirectorJaslok Hospital & Research Centresaid that Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s teachings to do Ghar Sabha (daily home assembly), had a profound impact not only on a family’s spiritual and emotional health, but also on their physical health.
Padma Shri Dr. Tejas Patel Chairman Apex Heart Institutesaid that from the first time I met Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 1978, I felt that despite being such a great saint, there was an instant deep connection with us which lasted until the end of his life. I was tremendously touched by his simplicity and his deep personal connection with people. This skill of connectivity with everyone despite differences in background and language barriers was something that astounded me.
Vrajrajkumarji Maharaj, Founder of Vallabh Youth Organization, said that purity, efforts and God’s grace are all necessary for both health and spirituality. BAPS is a role model for all organizations.
Mahant Swami Maharaj said that Pramukh Swami Maharaj often advised to eat less and forgive more. If we practise this principle, we will also benefit as will the world.