Celebrating Women's day Part 2 : Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar
Tens of thousands gathered at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar to participate in the evening assembly titled ‘Women’s Day 2: Celebrating Women’s Empowerment’. Women from around the world sang a medley of devotional hymns and women dignitaries paid tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s immense efforts to foster the holistic empowerment and development of millions of girls and women worldwide.
Examples of how Pramukh Swami Maharaj empowered women can be found at the dedicated “Women’s Empowerment Pavilion” at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar, where seminars, dialogues, performances and forums are organised and managed daily by the BAPS Women’s Wing. The devotion of the BAPS Women’s Wing can be further witnessed at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar through the 33,000 women who have dedicated themselves to serve for the month-long celebrations.
Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis, Vice-President Axis Bank, Actor, Singer and Social Activist, said, “I have seen a truly beautiful festival today. Pramukh Swami Maharaj spread the message of love across the world and it is wonderful to see everybody including the children following his messages today. He considered everyone a member of his family, which is evident from the 750,000 letters he wrote to devotees. His guidance to lead everyone towards spiritual liberation differentiates him as a true Guru. Today I bow to Mahant Swami Maharaj, who is taking his legacy forward.”
Honourable Evelyn Anite, State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization of Uganda, shared, “When I come to India, I can feel the maxim of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, ‘In the joy of others lies our own.’ I was pleased to meet Indian government officials as well as Indian people to tell them that our President has recognized Indians as one of the tribes of Uganda. Uganda is a land of peace and unity, and I invite all of you to come. I will take back with me the respectful way Indians treat one another, by bowing and saying ‘namaste’, symbolising peace. Indians are the most hardworking and trustworthy citizens, and Uganda will always welcome you to be a part of our family.”
Mrs. Suhag Shukla, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation, said, “Viewing the stunning exhibitions built here by the service of volunteers shows what can be achieved through united hearts and minds for a selfless and noble cause. “Pramukh Swami Maharaj said, ‘Dharma is that which spreads love for one another.’ While it seems simple, it is hard to practise if we think more about what divides us rather than what unites us. So, please say ‘namaste’ to each other with an awareness of its meaning – the divine in me bows to the divine in you. This exemplifies the values of Sanatan Dharma and Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
“We women can make the lessons of Pramukh Swami Maharaj the backbone of society because we care for the next generation. So, the sincere awareness of the divinity within ourselves and others will make us pure from within, allowing us to better see the divinity in all. Pramukh Swami Maharaj taught that when we see God in everyone, nobody is seen to be different.”
Wednesday 11 January 2023 event is as follows :
BAPS Asia-Pacific Day
4.30pm to 8.00pm
Narayan Sabha Gruh
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