Shri. Chandrasekhar Kadrekar (Sanatan Sanstha) accepts the felicitation from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel
Karnavati (Gujarat) – On the occasion of the 93rd birth anniversary of the 2nd founder of the ‘Purva Shankaracharya Shri Bharatmata Mandir, Haridwar’, Parampujya Brahmaleen Swami Shri Sathyamitranand Giriji Maharaj (Padmashri awardee), a Parampujya Valmiki Sant Sammelan was recently organised by the Samanvay Parivar, Gujarat. During the ceremony, Sanatan Sanstha was honoured for its commendable work in the spread of Dharma. The recognition was conferred by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Shri. Chandrasekhar Kadrekar, a seeker from Sanatan Sanstha, accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation.
Charitable organisations dedicated to serving the nation through spirituality, religion, and national service were honoured in the Sammelan. Saints and dignitaries also provided guidance on the importance of Nation and Dharma. The event began with the lighting of the lamp by Saints and guests, accompanied by chanting of Mantras. Chief Minister Patel, then recognised the organisations committed to serving the Nation and Dharma. In his address as the chief guest, Chief Minister Patel stated, “Awakening Dharmik consciousness and nation-building can only be achieved through the timeless teachings of Saints and sages. With Their blessings, India will emerge as a developed nation driven by the power of Dharma.”
Parampujya Shri Balayogi Maharaj, in His guidance emphasised that Spiritual power will uplift the nation, and India will attain the status of Vishwaguru. Therefore, along with practicing our faith, we must also serve the nation. The event was graced by several prominent figures, including Balayogi Umesh Nathji Maharaj (Chairman of Shri Kshetra Valmiki Dham, Ujjain, and Member of Rajya Sabha), Parampujya Shri Nikhileshwaranandji Maharaj (President of Shri Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajkot), Dr. Jayantibhai Bhadeshiya (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), Shri. Ashvinbhai Jani (Gayatri Parivar), MLA Smt. Darshanaben Vaghela, and 161 Saints from the Valmiki Samaj Gujarat.