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Ram Katha at UN Headquarters

Morari Bapu captivates a global audience with his reflections on Indian ethos of universal brotherhood

Aissata Camara, Dilip Chauhan, Edward Mermelstein Edward Mermelstein, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan

OUR BUREAU and Sadhu Keshwani from Dwarka
Mandir. Swami Chidanand Saraswati
New York, NY
and Sadhvi Bhagawati Ji from Par-
n the fourth day of Ram amarth Niketan will be attending the
Katha by Morari Bapu at the Ram Katha on Saturday.
OUnited Nations headquarters The seven-day long historic event
here, the spiritual leader once again is broadcast live on AASTHA TV
captivated the audience by reciting Network. Sunil Hali, partner of AAS-
the Ram Charita Manas of Goswami THA TV in USA, Canada, Central
Tulsidas and set the tone for a spiritual and South America, said: “We are so
journey that transcends all the bound- proud to live broadcast the unique
aries of nations in this world, re-em- event at the UN worldwide, in line
phasising the age-old Indian ethos of with the main mission of UN to con-
universal brotherhood. nect all across the world. There could
The Mayor of New York, Eric Ad- Chief of Staff in the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs, Aissata Camara, Consul be nothing better than such pious mo-
ams, conveyed a special message on General of India Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Morari Bapu ji, Deputy Commissioner in the NYC ment to share with the world”.
the occasion to recognise and honour Ram Charita Manas, one of the
Morari Bapu. Commissioner Edward Mayor's Office for International Affairs, Dilip Chauhan. Commissioner in the NYC Mayor's most revered Hindu scriptures, con-
Mermelstein, Deputy Commissioner Office for International Affairs, Edward Mermelstein veys a global message, transcending
Dilip Chauhan and Deputy Commis- religious and cultural boundaries.
sioner and Chief of Staff in the NYC Speaking at the event, CGI in melstein said, “We are so privileged Morari Bapu, who has been reciting
Mayor’s Office for International Af- New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, to host you all in this great city and as Ram Kathas for more than 65 years,
fairs, Aissata Camara, along with the said, “I feel very honored to get this you all know New York city is one of draws from Vedic Sanatana Dharma.
Consul General of India (CGI) in privilege of welcoming Morari Bapu the most diverse cities with over 200 Beyond promoting peace, the Ram
New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, at the United Nations headquar- languages spoken. It is a beacon of in- Katha aligns with the United Nations’
joined for the session on July 30. ters here. I feel that what the UN clusivity and diversity. Morari Bapu’s Sustainable Development Goals.
While presenting the honor with stands for and what Bapu teaches visit highlights the teachings of love, Morari Bapu has termed
a citation on behalf of New York May- are truly in alignment. Since the start truth and compassion and this is what the Ram Katha as Manas Vasudhaiva
or to Morari Bapu for reciting the of my diplomatic career in 2004, I New York City is embracing.” Kutumbakam. Vasudhaiva Kutum-
Ram Katha for the people of New have watched Morari Bapu through The host of the Ram Katha, Ash- bakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in
York and beyond, Dilip Chauhan said, Doordarshan and sought inspira- ish Thakkar said, “The topic of this Hindu sacred texts such as the Maha
“With an unwavering commitment, tion from him. Bapu has been prop- Ram Katha is Vasudhaiva Kutum- Upanishad, meaning “The World Is
Morari Bapu has inspired millions agating the message of Ram Charit bakam, which means the whole world One Family.”
across the globe. Today is a historical Manas, an Indian epic.” is one family. Bapu’s teachings have During the spiritual discourse
day that you are here to deliver the “Bapu has played the role of always been centred around Truth, while reciting the Ram Katha, Morari
Katha as you had wished for few years guiding star in my life. Now, that we Love and Compassion.” Bapu cited the example of Lord Rama
back. From 30 countries, you all have are facing unprecedented challenges This event marks the first time and Lord Krishna taking up the bat-
come to listen to Bapu ji. Now, Diwa- in the form of climate change and so- that Ram Katha is being organized at tlefield for a sacred thought of elimi-
li is a holiday in New York schools, cial inequality, Bapu’s teaching reso- the United Nations headquarters, ful- nating all the evils of the world. Bapu
thanks to the effort of NYC Mayor nates even more,” he added. filling a dream for Morari Bapu. emphasized the concept of “large
Eric Adams, and it is the same year Speaking at the UN gathering, Prominent guests who joined to heartedness to weave this world into
that Morari Bapu has come to recite New York City Commissioner for pay their respects to Morari Bapu in- one world”, which is central to the
the Katha for us.” International Affairs, Edward Mer- cluded Baba Ramdev, Hari Om Dada Ram Charita Manas.

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