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Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centennial

Celebration Women’s program

OUR BUREAU grow from each other’s experiences.”
Rinku Patel, a BAPS volun-
Chicago, IL
teer, commented “One quality of
n Saturday, September 24, Pramukh Swami Maharaj that I ad-
2022, thousands of female mire is his ability to lead. He does
Odevotees and well-wish- so through humility which is a very
ers of all ages and backgrounds unique quality to have in a leader.”
gathered at the B.A.P.S Swamina- HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s
rayan Mandir in Bartlett, IL, to life motto was: “In the joy of oth-
joyfully celebrate the 100th birth ers, lies our own. In the progress of
anniversary of their guru, His Ho- others, rests our own. In the good of
liness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. others, abides our own. Know this to
The event titled “A Beacon of be the key to peace and happiness.”
Values, Hope and Faith,” a cultural Grounded in this very motto, the
program organized by women, and for program highlighted how Pramukh
women, took place at over 100 BAPS Swami instilled timeless values in
mandirs across North America. The leaders, was a source of hope for dev-
program centered on an immersive otees, and guided individuals to be-
experience where guests could un- come the best versions of themselves
derstand and experience the lasting through expressions of faith.
impact that their guru had on indi- The program included live, col-
viduals, families, and communities. orful performances by women por-
When asked about her thoughts traying timeless values, experiences,
on the program, Yogini Patel, a dis- stories from the past and present day,
ciple of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, insightful multimedia presentations
remarked, “What inspired me the and energizing dances.
most about today’s program was to As the emotional program end-
hear real women come together and ed, thousands paid their respects
share stories of the vulnerabilities in and gratitude to Pramukh Swami
their lives. It is crucial that women Maharaj for their spiritual guidance,
can come together in that way and upliftment, and for deeply touching
support each other. It is truly a tes- their hearts. Attendees left with a re-
tament to Pramukh Swami Maharaj newed commitment to continue HH
that he has created this beautiful Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s legacy by
space for everyone to come and be imbibing his life’s motto as their own.
vulnerable and be able to share and --Asian Media USA

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