Patiala News:Punjab Governor Welcomes Chinmaya Amrit Vahini
Teachings of Saints and Great Souls are a Source of Inspiration for Society: Gulab Chand Kataria
Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Held in Patiala on Completion of 75 Years of Chinmaya Mission
On the occasion of completion of 75 years of the establishment of Chinmaya Mission, ‘Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav’ was organized in Patiala, in which Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria participated as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, Chinmaya Amrit Vahini was also given a warm welcome.
Chinmaya Amrit Vahini includes the sacred idol and padukas of revered Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Ji, which reached Patiala after travelling on a religious journey across the country for the past one year. On this occasion, the Vahini was welcomed with devotion and enthusiasm by the congregation and members of Chinmaya Mission.
During the event, Acharya Swami Chidrupananad of Chinmaya Mission Noida, while addressing the gathering, said that Chinmaya Mission has made significant efforts to take the penance, knowledge and ideology of revered Swami Chinmayananda Ji to people across the country and abroad. He said that the centres of the Mission are present not only across the country but also abroad, and a large number of people are associated with it.
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria said that it is the good fortune of India that saints and great souls are continuously making efforts to take the country’s great spiritual and cultural heritage to the people. He said that taking the teachings of great scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana to the people is the need of the hour.
He said that a person must first achieve victory over oneself, and only after that does the question of victory over others arise. Referring to the principle of ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo te Vand Chhako’ from the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, he said that we should adopt these great teachings in our lives.
Shri Kataria said that the teachings of saints and great souls and the path shown by them are what strengthen our cultural and spiritual heritage. Calling upon the younger generation to remain connected with their roots, he said that living for others is the true life. By visiting such religious and spiritual places, a person receives inner strength and inspiration.
He said that the children and youth associated with Chinmaya Mission are moving forward with a mission and fulfilling their responsibility. He appreciated the efforts being made by Chinmaya Mission to take the teachings of Indian culture, spirituality and Sanatan knowledge to the people.
On this occasion, Dr. Raj Kumar Gupta and Shri Naresh Gupta welcomed the Chief Guest and dignitaries. Shri Madhav Sharma was responsible for conducting the stage proceedings. Swami Madhavanand of Chinmaya Mission, President of Patiala Smt. Pushpa Manchanda, along with other members of the Mission, honoured the dignitaries.