GANDHINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an emotional connect with thousands of devotees of BAPS Swaminarayan Sansthan as he recalled his close affiliation with Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the past due head of one of the vital biggest Swaminarayan sects of Hindu faith, who he respected as a father determine.
Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, the PM insisted that the saints will have to treat him not as a guest however as a "son". "You asked me if I would come for the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham. Have I become a guest?" requested Modi.
The PM reminisced how Pramukh Swami Maharaj made part a dozen calls when he, below the management of BJP chief M M Joshi, had long gone to unfurl THE nationwide flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar as part of `Tiranga Yatra' undertaken from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 1992 regardless of terror threats from separatists. "Six of our people were martyred in Punjab. Bapa was concerned whether his 'son' was safe," Modi stated.
Modi stated that he used to take Pramukh Swami's steerage throughout his leader ministerial stint. "Once he asked for tapes of my speech and after listening to them, he suggested what things I should not say in my political speeches. While I was initially baffled, I later realized that Bapa was concerned about my development".
"Pramukh Swamiji used to inquire about each and every minute detail of Naramada dam project. Wherever he is now, he must be very satisfied with the completion of Narmada project," stated Modi underlining his executive's biggest achievement for Gujarat.
Modi inaugurated the ornately carved front gate `Mayur Dwar' in conjunction with BAPS guru Mahant Swami Maharaj and introduced 'abhishek' to the idol of `Nilkanth Varni', balswaroop of Sahajanand Swami, founding father of Swaminarayan sect, sooner than going throughout the temple which was constructed on November 2, 1992.
At one point of time, seeing Mahant Swami's problem in mountaineering stairs of the rostrum, Modi held his hand and escorted him to the main stage. During his speech the PM narrated the story of a daughter and her father wading through deep waters conserving every other's hand. "People cheered and clapped when I held Mahant Swami's hand while climbing the stairs. I do not have any reason to be worried as Mahant Swamiji is holding my hand," stated Modi.
The PM's consult with to Akshardham on Thursday is being noticed as politically significant as lakhs of families in Gujarat, particularly from Patidar group, are ardent followers of the BAPS Swaminarayan sect. The PM additionally started his speech with `Jay Swaminarayan' a greeting used by followers of Swaminarayan.
The PM was additionally noticed in tears when any other saint Brahmviharidasji Maharaj recalled an incident when Pramukh Swami was ill and the way Modi had made repeated calls just to listen to the `breath of the saint' who left for his heavenly dwelling house in August remaining year.
The PM heaped praises on Pramukh Swami recalling him as a simple saint who by no means used miracles to attract his followers. "Pramukh Swami built 1,200 temples across the world. After Ramakrishna Mission, Pramukh Swami built one of the largest bodies of 1,100 sadhus who are conversant with modern technology even as they are seeped in old 18th-century tradition," the PM stated.
Speaking about humanitarian works undertaken by the sect throughout occasions of strife, Modi stated, "Over 103 youths were killed in Navnirman and curfew was imposed for many days. Pramukh Swami ensured that milk reached little children irrespective of religion during the curfew. During 2001 earthquake, colossal relief and rehabilitation work was undertaken by the sadhus."
Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, the PM insisted that the saints will have to treat him not as a guest however as a "son". "You asked me if I would come for the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham. Have I become a guest?" requested Modi.
The PM reminisced how Pramukh Swami Maharaj made part a dozen calls when he, below the management of BJP chief M M Joshi, had long gone to unfurl THE nationwide flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar as part of `Tiranga Yatra' undertaken from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 1992 regardless of terror threats from separatists. "Six of our people were martyred in Punjab. Bapa was concerned whether his 'son' was safe," Modi stated.
Modi stated that he used to take Pramukh Swami's steerage throughout his leader ministerial stint. "Once he asked for tapes of my speech and after listening to them, he suggested what things I should not say in my political speeches. While I was initially baffled, I later realized that Bapa was concerned about my development".
"Pramukh Swamiji used to inquire about each and every minute detail of Naramada dam project. Wherever he is now, he must be very satisfied with the completion of Narmada project," stated Modi underlining his executive's biggest achievement for Gujarat.
Modi inaugurated the ornately carved front gate `Mayur Dwar' in conjunction with BAPS guru Mahant Swami Maharaj and introduced 'abhishek' to the idol of `Nilkanth Varni', balswaroop of Sahajanand Swami, founding father of Swaminarayan sect, sooner than going throughout the temple which was constructed on November 2, 1992.
At one point of time, seeing Mahant Swami's problem in mountaineering stairs of the rostrum, Modi held his hand and escorted him to the main stage. During his speech the PM narrated the story of a daughter and her father wading through deep waters conserving every other's hand. "People cheered and clapped when I held Mahant Swami's hand while climbing the stairs. I do not have any reason to be worried as Mahant Swamiji is holding my hand," stated Modi.
The PM's consult with to Akshardham on Thursday is being noticed as politically significant as lakhs of families in Gujarat, particularly from Patidar group, are ardent followers of the BAPS Swaminarayan sect. The PM additionally started his speech with `Jay Swaminarayan' a greeting used by followers of Swaminarayan.
The PM was additionally noticed in tears when any other saint Brahmviharidasji Maharaj recalled an incident when Pramukh Swami was ill and the way Modi had made repeated calls just to listen to the `breath of the saint' who left for his heavenly dwelling house in August remaining year.
The PM heaped praises on Pramukh Swami recalling him as a simple saint who by no means used miracles to attract his followers. "Pramukh Swami built 1,200 temples across the world. After Ramakrishna Mission, Pramukh Swami built one of the largest bodies of 1,100 sadhus who are conversant with modern technology even as they are seeped in old 18th-century tradition," the PM stated.
Speaking about humanitarian works undertaken by the sect throughout occasions of strife, Modi stated, "Over 103 youths were killed in Navnirman and curfew was imposed for many days. Pramukh Swami ensured that milk reached little children irrespective of religion during the curfew. During 2001 earthquake, colossal relief and rehabilitation work was undertaken by the sadhus."
Emotional Modi wows Swaminarayan bhakts
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