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Two-Day "Maharishi Gyan Yug Diwas" Celebrations Kick Off in Bhopal
BHOPAL (Maha Media):The two-day "Maharishi Gyan Yug Diwas" celebrations started today in Bhopal, honoring the 109th birthday of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, the founder of Transcendental Meditation. The event began with a Guru Pujan and Vedic Shanti Path, featuring Vedic chants by Maharishi Vedic Pandits, which created a peaceful atmosphere. Guests and dignitaries were welcomed to the stage, marking a day focused on combining ancient wisdom with modern ideas.
In the opening session, Hon'ble Chairman Brahmachari Girish addressed the audience, paying tribute to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji’s work in promoting Vedic science and Indian culture. He emphasized that today is a sacred and joyful day, celebrating the life of Maharishi Ji, who shared his knowledge worldwide. Over 51 years, he traveled to more than 200 countries, spreading Indian spirituality and Transcendental Meditation, and proudly representing India on the global stage.
Brahmachari Girish Ji expressed pride in being messengers of world peace under Maharji’s guidance. He highlighted the importance of including children and teachers in their programs to pass this spiritual wisdom to future generations. He also honored Swami Vivekananda on his birthday, noting that both leaders aimed to share Indian values globally.
Brahmachari Ji mentioned Maharshi Ji’s humility. He preferred not to be worshipped or called a "Guru." For Maharshi Ji, his own teacher, Brahmananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj, was everything. He taught that true blessings and success come from serving the "Guru’s feet," not the person.
Girish Ji urged that today’s global conflicts stem from powerful nations' expansionist mindsets. He recalled how Maharshi Ji used Vedic knowledge and Yagyas to prevent wars and that his organization continues to seek world peace. He noted the rising negative influences in the world, suggesting that divine intervention may be necessary once again. He highlighted Yoga and Yagya as the true paths to peace and praised Prime Minister Modi for promoting Yoga and Meditation globally.
Through Maharshi schools and institutes, people learn Transcendental Meditation and Siddhi programs to uplift society. Currently, 1,300 Vedic Pandits are performing Atirudra Abhishek in Jabalpur to help reduce global negativity. Girish Ji pointed out that our attraction to material things causes stress today. He encouraged everyone to remember Maharshi Ji’s work and commit to finishing his goals. He announced several new initiatives dedicated to his Guru, including the Maharishi Ideal India Campaign, E-Gyan and Maha Media magazines, Gyan Ki Gagar, and a new yearly Panchang and calendar.
A key part of the first day was the seminar on "Establishing World Peace through Science and Technology." The seminar featured a speech by Prof. Pramod Kumar Verma, Vice-Chancellor of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University, followed by DRDO missile scientist Dr. Sudhir Mishra. After lunch, Dr. Niloy Khare, an advisor to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, spoke, and Prof. Ketan Singh Solanki shared his thoughts via video conference. Finally, Prof. Bhuvnesh Sharma, former Vice Chancellor of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidalaya, discussed Maharshi Ji and the seminar's themes.
Madhusudan Deshpande, Founder of Ojas Foundation, talked about the Ayurvedic work being done by the Ojas Foundation and Maharishi Sansthan. Recently, they held an essay competition on Ayurveda. Awards were given out for the competition today. In the post-graduate category, Shilpa Yadav won first place, with Raveena Jain and Shraddha Patil finishing second and third. In the undergraduate category, Jayati Gala took first place, while Ashita Malviya and Richa Singh secured second and third places.
At the end of todays program, Brahmachari Girish Ji reminded everyone that the goal of today’s event is to share the knowledge we have gained. He encouraged participants to listen to these teachings and apply them to their lives to help overcome personal challenges. He emphasized that Transcendental Meditation is the key to overcoming such challenges.
Tomorrow, the celebrations will continue with a focus on cultural heritage. The afternoon session from 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM will feature:
* Devotional dance and music by students from Maharishi institutions.
* A special performance by alumna Nandini Kasaudhan.
* "Bhajanamrit," a musical event with singer Jitendra Singh and tabla maestro Pandit Anoop Ghosh.
The entire program is being broadcast live on Ramraj TV's social media platforms, allowing the global Maharishi family to join in these meaningful celebrations.
