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International Convention for Better Living

On December 15, 2022, the Home Minister of India whirlwinds of problems and misery and come back Pramukh Swami Maharaj. I have faith that through
Amit Shah inaugurated the month-long ‘International buoyed with peace, energy and enthusiasm. Swamis the spiritual upliftment he has guided we will find the
Convention for Better Living’ in the Pramukh Swami imbue peace, proper direction and wisdom to people upliftment of our society and nation.”
Maharaj Nagar in the presence of His Holiness Mahant living in society. His entire life, Pramukh Swami Maharaj Each evening there were themed assembly focusing
Swami Maharaj and many leading industrialists of India. had done this silently, without any fanfare. on the life, work, and messages of His Holiness
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Amit Shah said, “This “Pramukh Swami Maharaj created hundreds of mandirs Pramukh Swami Maharaj. During the afternoon, there
amazing festival site should be a case study for students outside of India, creating spiritual centers for learning were women’s programs with various presentations
of management. This festival site not only gives one the universal values and Hindu traditions for millions and performances produced and planned by women
experience of peace and divinity, but it provides the of people. Without any fanfare, he created massive volunteers. In the mornings, there were academic
esoteric wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads and Hindu mandirs in America on hundreds of acres. It’s hard to conferences where national and international academics
culture in a way that the simplest folk can understand. imagine the extent of these massive activities done by gathered to present their research on topics ranging
The millions of people who visit it will experience peace, a single person. from temple architecture and Hindu literature to
attain liberation, and learn to live a problem-free life. “On the occasion of his centenary celebration, we wish women’s empowerment and Scheduled Caste upliftment.
“In the many vicissitudes of my life, the first phone that the legacy he established may continue for not Conferences hosting various professional associations
call of guidance and comfort I invariably received was just India, but for the entire world for the benefit of all such as lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs were also
from Pramukh Swami Maharaj. On countless occasions, of humanity. Under the leadership of Mahant Swami organized.
I would go to Pramukh Swami Maharaj buffeted by Maharaj, BAPS is moving forward on the path laid by

Sudhir Mehta Amit Shah Pankaj Patel
Chairman, Torrent Group Home Minister of India Chairman, Zydus Cadila

“Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a divine “This amazing festival site should be a case “Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the greatest
soul, rightly known as a personification of study for students of management. This university for all of us in which we must
saintliness. As one of the greatest spiritual festival site not only gives one the experience learn to imbibe the values of selfless sacrifice,
leaders, his life was dedicated to the service of peace and divinity, but it provides the love, and absolute faith in the guru. As a
of spirituality and humanity. He inspired esoteric wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads spiritual leader, he has enlightened millions
countless cultural, social, and spiritual and Hindu culture in a way that the simplest of souls, yet throughout his personal life he
initiatives of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha folk can understand.” remained forever simple and humble. As a
providing comfort and care to millions. spiritual leader, he propagated the message
Pramukh Swami Maharaj was truly a of equality regardless of caste, creed or
people’s guru. Through his innate humility, religion. He was forever focused on uplifting
universal wisdom, and striking simplicity, he the lowest members of society. Inspired by
transformed the lives of spiritual seekers, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, BAPS has created
community leaders and global personalities. an institution which is focused on the
BAPS’s humanitarian services and grassroots upliftment of all.”
efforts play a significant role in the upliftment
of society.”

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