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“Yours forever… Sadhu Keshavjivandas”: these words have completed hundreds of thousands of letters written by Mahant Swami Maharaj to people around the world. Hundreds of devotees gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mahant Swami Maharaj in Robbinsville, New Jersey.
Yoganand Swami highlighted the power of Mahant Swami's statements, the intention of every word he wrote being only for the spiritual and personal progress of countless devotees.
Devotees of varying backgrounds and ages recollected personal stories of how letters from Mahant
Swami Maharaj carried them through life's joys and sorrows with faith, resilience, and steadfastness of mind as a spiritual guide, friend, and mentor.
In heartfelt videos, world leaders, devotees, and spiritual leaders from across the globe shared their impressions of meeting Mahant Swami Maharaj. Anandswarup Swami highlighted Mahant Swami Maharaj's enduring humility and servitude.Mahant Swami defined the inspiration he gained from the lives of selfless service from Swayamprakash Swami (Doctor Swami), Bhaktipriya Swami (Kothari Swami), Tyagvallabh Swami and Ishwarcharan Swami.
Senior Swamis recited their innermost prayers for Mahant Swami Maharaj on his 90th birthday celebration. Each senior swami lovingly presented Mahant Swami Maharaj with individual garlands.
Mahant Swami Maharaj said, “The creation of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville was the divine resolution of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Whoever comes here to Akshardham will experience its splendour, divinity, and peace. By spending fifteen minutes daily reflecting on what we have attained spiritually, everything is captured within this.