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gation, extended this unique oppor- ago. ... I stayed with him. All these
tunity to her fellow ambassadors and years, one thing I observed, he is
representatives. nothing but the embodiment of Hin-
When H.E. Mr. Mohan Pieris, du culture, Hindu values and Hindu
UN Ambassador to Sri Lanka, asked dharma.”
what message the delegation could On the eve of the grand dedica-
take to share with other leaders, tion ceremony of BAPS Swamina-
BAPS volunteer Kunj Pandya from rayan Akshardham, this celebration
Atlanta shared a simple yet powerful of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s life
reply. “You’re all professionally try- serves as a reminder of the profound
ing to pursue external world peace impact he has had on individuals and
– a mighty endeavor. But I think we communities worldwide.
all understand that to achieve world His unwavering commitment to
peace, we must first find inner peace. the values of faith, unity, and self-
I invite every member of the Unit- less service continues to inspire and
ed Nations to seek their own home guide countless souls on their spiri-
of inner peace here at Akshardham tual journeys.
to let that ripple and generate world
peace,” he said.
The delegation’s visit highlight-
ed their commitment to fostering
peace, understanding, and cultural
preservation on a global scale, the
same messages and values under-
scored by Akshardham.
Later that evening, devotees,
well-wishers and dignitaries gath-
ered at the BAPS Swaminarayan
Akshardham in Robbinsville, New
Jersey, for a heartfelt program cel-
ebrating the extraordinary life and
enduring legacy of Mahant Swami
Maharaj.
Mahant Swami Maharaj, the re-
vered spiritual leader of BAPS, has
been a guiding light and source of
inspiration for countless individuals
worldwide. His unwavering com-
mitment to spirituality, selfless ser-
vice, and universal love has touched
hearts and transformed lives.
Swami Paramatmanandaji,
Founder Acharya of Arsha Vidya
Mandir, addressed the assembly, “I
had the fortune to meet [Mahant
Swami Maharaj] nearly 48 years

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