Pramukh Swami maharaj Shatabdi mahotsav
Hundreds of children from BAPS children’s centres around the world presented an exhilarating programme titled, “Thank you Pramukh Swami!”
Before an audience of tens of thousands gathered to commemorate ‘Children’s Day: Celebrating the Future’ at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar on 2 January 2023, this programme of creative and inspirational dramas, dances, devotional songs, videos, testimonials and speeches expressed children’s gratitude for the tremendous positive impact Pramukh Swami Maharaj had on their lives.
Following the programme by children, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj and dignitaries paid tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s visionary leadership in the holistic development of hundreds of thousands of children worldwide through the BAPS Children’s Activities
Three extraordinary children’s shows in the Bal Nagari that inspire values in children include:
‘The Sea of Suvarna’ in which a cast of 270 girls performs an enchanting musical show with ocean animals that teaches how to achieve success by combining hard work with prayers.
‘The Jungle of Sheru’ in which a cast of 300 boys performs an exciting musical show with various jungle characters that inspires children to realize their inner potential.
‘The Village of Buzo’ which is a hybrid film and live performance with a cast of 88 children that tells a riveting story reminding children of their parents’ sacrifices and encouraging them to accept their parents’ wisdom.
In 2004, the Golden Anniversary of the BAPS Children’s Forum was celebrated at Gandhinagar Akshardham in the esteemed presence of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, President A P J Kalam, Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi and other distinguished guests. The celebration marked fifty years of multi-faceted social and spiritual activities inspired by the BAPS Children’s Forum under the guidance of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
The evening assembly :
Dignitaries joined Mahant Swami Maharaj in the evening assembly to pay tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s inspiration of children’s social, cultural, educational and spiritual development worldwide.
The evening programme began at 4.30pm with 65 children engrossing the audience in devotional hymns. Thereafter, the various activities of the BAPS Children’s Forum were presented through engaging skits and dances.
The evening’s “Celebrating Children’s Day: Celebrating the Future” programme concluded with children expressing their heartfelt gratitude through a special presentation “Thank you Pramukh Swami!” before joining Mahant Swami Maharaj on stage to play some games with him.
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj has been able to construct a thousand temples over four decades. This is not humanly possible. Pramukh Swami Maharaj was an avatar who had come to this world to uplift and transform humanity. He was an embodiment of unconditional love and compassion for everyone. He used to say, ‘In the joy of others lies our own.’ He expressed compassion not only in words but in deeds. This philosophy motivated his disaster relief, educational and health care activities.
Padma Vibhushan Prathap C. Reddy, Founder & Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “I applaud Mahant Swami Maharaj and all of the volunteers for this absolutely marvellous, wonderful creation for the Pramukh Swami Maharaj centenary celebrations. It is marvellous because Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a marvellous person, and a divine blessing for the nation and the world. I am very grateful to all the swamis and thrilled with the volunteers for what you have created in just a few months. I feel it is a very fitting tribute for a great soul like Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Talking about the program scheduled for the next day :
Academic Conference: The Role and Contribution of Sages and Saints in the History of India
9.00am to 5.00pm, Conference Hall 2
Youth Day: Celebrating the Power of Youth
5.00pm to 8.00pm, Narayan Sabha Gruh
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