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Lord Ram's work is Dharma, we must walk the path of righteousness: Mohan Bhagwat
Dharampur: , April 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday addressed a large gathering at the silver jubilee celebrations of Barumal Dham, a spiritual centre located in the tribal heartland of Dharampur in Gujarat's Valsad district.
PM Modi is our 'Permanent Mentor', lives by Jain values: Vaibhav Shah
Ahmedabad, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence and address at the grand Navkar Mahamantra Day celebration have been hailed as historic by the Jain community. The event saw participation from prominent Jain figures, followers from across India and abroad, and millions of devotees.
PM Modi spoke on Jainism with depth even greater than a religious scholar: Rajendra Shah
Ahmedabad, April 11: Chairman of SAL Hospital & Medical Institute, Rajendra Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deep and nuanced understanding of Jain philosophy, as demonstrated during his speech at the ‘Navkar Mahamantra’ Day celebrations organised by Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) in Delhi on April 9.
Mahavir epitomised striving, transcendence, says Sadhguru on 24th Tirthankara's Jayanti
New Delhi, April 10: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has paid rich tributes to Lord Mahavir on the occasion of his Jayanti, describing him as a timeless symbol of inner striving and spiritual transcendence.
Embodiment of striving and transcendence: Sadhguru extends greetings on Mahavir Jayanti
New Delhi, April 10: Spiritual guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, on Thursday extended greetings on Mahavir Jayanti and said that Lord Mahavir was the embodiment of "striving and transcendence" who continues to be greatly revered more than two millennia after his time.
Our lives will be better by following what PM Modi, gurus say: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 9: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Navkar Mahamantra Day event, saying that if one follows what he and spiritual gurus say, then "our lives will be better".
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urges Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Shivakumara Swami
Tumakuru, April 2: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday urged the Centre to award Bharat Ratna to seer Shivakumara Swami for his invaluable contributions to society.
Swami Avdheshanand Giri calls PM Modi a 'Mahapurush', explains his smile at RSS event
Nagpur, March 31: Swami Avdheshanand Giri, the Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara on Monday shed light on the developments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to RSS HQ in Nagpur and stated that India’s progress and prosperity for next 1,000 years remains one of 'priority areas' of PM Modi’s governance.
PM Modi has vision for India for next 1,000 years, says Swami Avdheshanand Giri
Nagpur, March 31: Swami Avdheshanand Giri, the Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara on Monday shed light on the developments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to RSS HQ in Nagpur and stated that India’s progress and prosperity for next 1,000 years remains one of 'priority areas' of PM Modi’s governance. He also criticized the Opposition for insulting the country’s valiant and historical figures.
Sages and saints are the backbone of Sanatan Dharma, says MP CM
Bhopal, March 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday that "sages and saints are the backbone of Sanatan Dharma, which has always thrived under their guidance".
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurate newly built universal temple in Silchar
Cachar, March 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday attended the centenary celebration of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama and the inauguration of the newly built universal temple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsadeva at Silchar in Cachar district, confirmed an official statement
No one is as learned as Acharya Satyendra Das: Ayodhya Ram Temple General Secretary
Ayodhya, March 17: General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai addressed the issue of appointment of a new Chief Priest of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya after the demise of the Acharya Satyendra Das and said addressing anyone as the Chief Priest would be an "exaggeration" as no one is as learned as Acharya Satyendra Das.
Gujarat CM seeks blessings from Jainacharya Vijay Abhaydevsurishwarji Maharaj at Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 10: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Jain Derasar in Sector-7 of Gandhinagar and sought blessings from Jainacharya Vijay Abhaydevsurishwarji Maharaj, an official statement said on Monday.
India's first World Peace Center inaugurated in Haryana's Gurugram
New Delhi, March 2: India's first World Peace Center established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh was inaugurated by former President, Ram Nath Kovind, Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Bihar, Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Founder of Art of Living, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, renowned Kathavachak Morari Bapu, Govinddev Giri and many eminent religious leaders in Gurugram.
World Peace Centre being inaugurated in India to make world stress free, non-violence free: Acharya Lokesh Muni
Gurugram, March 2: Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti founder Acharya Lokesh Muni said that the World Peace Centre is being inaugurated to resolve the conflict whenever it arises in the world in time and make world stress-free and non-violence free. He said that World Peace Centre will have peace ambassadors around the world, whose responsibility will be to provide service for the peace in the world if conflict erupts in any part of the world.
India's First World Peace Centre to be inaugurated today in Gurugram
Gurugram, March 2: A historic milestone in India's spiritual and social landscape, the first-ever World Peace Centre, established under the leadership of Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni and the efforts of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, will be inaugurated on March 2 at Sector 39, Gurugram.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meets spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Bengaluru, February 20: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his wife Usha Shivakumar hosted spiritual leader and founder of the Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at their residence on Wednesday, Deputy CM's office said.
Heartfelt salutations: PM Modi pays tribute to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa
New Delhi, Feb 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt tributes to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his birth anniversary, highlighting the profound influence the mystic and spiritual leader had on him and the nation.
Gautam Adani offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Shrine, prays for everyone's prosperity and well-being
Ajmer, February 15: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani and some other members of his family, visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan, one of the most revered Sufi shrines in the world.
Malaysia celebrates Swami Vivekananda's vision of tolerance and peace for mankind
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 10: Commemorating 25 years of its presence in the country and also the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the Ramakrishna Mission in Malaysia on Monday emphasised the inspirational leader's vision on education, social service, self-reliance, and spiritual development.
Sadhguru meets Assam CM in Guwahati, underscores links between spirituality and good governance
Guwahati, February 9: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Sunday met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, interacting with senior officers of the state government at Lok Sewa Bhawan, underscoring the significance of spiritual consciousness in fostering principles of good governance.
'A healthy body houses a healthy mind': Spiritual leaders back PM Modi's 'Fit India' campaign
New Delhi, Jan 31: Several spiritual leaders on Friday endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India' movement, stressing that “a healthy body houses a healthy mind.”
In a gentle way, you can shake the world: A journey through Gandhi's life and legacy in his own words
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, January 30 : On this day, January 30, 1983, I was eleven years old--small in stature but swelling with song, standing among a sea of voices at Birla House.
Prayed for those who got injured: Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Maha Kumbh incident
Prayagraj, January 29: Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday said that prayers were held for those injured in the recent stampede like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Spiritual infrastructure: How the Kumbh inspires India's leadership story
New Delhi, Jan 27: In the vast landscape of human gatherings, nothing quite compares to the Kumbh Mela. As a company, we have been deeply engaged this year in the Mela -- and, every single time I have a discussion on this subject, I am humbled by the vision our forefathers had. As someone who has built ports, airports and energy networks across India, I find myself astonished by this magnificent demonstration of what I call "spiritual infrastructure" -- a force that has sustained our civilization for millennia.
Head Priest of Shri Shraddhanath Ashram, Baijnath Maharaj expresses gratitude for Padma Shri award
Sikar, January 26: The Head Priest of Shri Shraddhanath Ashram, Baijnath Maharaj expressed heartfelt gratitude to his followers and disciples after being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Spiritual leaders unfurl tricolour at Maha Kumbh on 76th Republic Day
Prayagraj, January 26: Spiritual leader Morari Bapu, Swami Chidanand Saraswati - the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati unfurled the national flag during the Maha Kumbh, on the occasion of 76th Republic day.
Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj's 76th birthday to be celebrated at Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 25: Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust, and Vice President of Mathura Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust, will celebrate his 76th birthday with devotion, grandeur, and the presence of India's leading saints.
Maha Kumbh leaves a lasting impression on foreign spiritual leaders; praise Sanatan Dharma
Prayagraj, January 22: Sharing their experiences about the Maha Kumbh, foreign 'Mahamandaleshwars' praised Sanatan Dharma and also lauded the government for its "incredible" efforts in organising the grand event.
Mahakumbh: Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya express happiness after Amrit Snan, praises govt for arrangements
Prayagraj, January 14: After performing Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river, for Amrit Snan on Mahakumbh, Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya expressed happiness for being '1st' among Acharyas to have Amrit Snan and praises Uttar Pradesh government for arrangements.
Yogmata Keiko Aikawa and devotees from across the world seek solace at Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj, January 14: As the Maha Kumbh Mela continues with fervour and enthusiasm, the event is bringing into limelight seers and devotees from across the world who have come to India to participate in this once in a lifetime event.
Continues to ignite passion, purpose in young minds: PM Modi pays homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, January 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his 163rd birth anniversary. He called Vivekananda "an eternal inspiration for youth" adding that he "continues to ignite passion and purpose in young minds."
Shankaracharya Narendranand Saraswati advocates implementation of UCC and population control
Prayagraj, January 10: As the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date and the devotees are gathering at the holy Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Sumeru Peethadhishwar Shankaracharya Narendranand Saraswati said that Uniform Civil Code and population control should be put into effect.