Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati organizes grand program on Lord Mahavir Jayanti

  Governor of Kerala and Uttarakhand, Union Minister, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Acharya Lokesh addressed 

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Dr. Ajit Gupta honored with Ahimsa International Award 

The whole world needs Lord Mahavira's non-violence philosophy – Governor 

The teachings of Jainism are useful in building a healthy society – Anurag Thakur, Union Minister 

New Delhi, April 4, 2023: On the auspicious occasion of the 2622nd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the pioneer of non-violence, and the foundation day of the World Peace Center, the World Peace-Harmony Day celebration and “ ”Preservation of Nature and Culture from Mahavir Darshan” A national conference was organized which was inaugurated by respected Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji and Acharya Dr. Lokeshji, in the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Uttarakhand Governor Lt. General Gurmeet Singh, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri Anurag Thakur, Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala and Union Minister of State Shri Kailash Chaudhary. Dr. Ajit Gupta, Chairman, Park Hospitals Group and Mr. Vinod Dugad, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Malawi and eminent philanthropist, were present as special guests at the function. 

On this occasion, the Governor, Union Minister and Acharyashree honored Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji and Park Hospitals Group Chairman Dr. Ajit Gupta with the Ahimsa International Award. Also, the ‘World Peace Center’ and ‘World Peace Ambassador’ The book titled was released. 

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living, said that the universal truth of Lord Mahavira's philosophy and teachings have become applicable to the modern world as well. At the macro level, the prosperity of a country or community is based on the pillars of sustainable development, preservation and promotion of cultural values, protection of the natural environment and establishment of good governance. This environment can be created by following the teachings of Lord Mahavira. Sri Sri said that being honored with the Ahimsa International Award has increased more responsibility towards the society. 

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that the Jain community, which is non-violent and peace-loving, has a special contribution in society and nation building. There is an example in the field of social service. Mahavir's Anekant Darshan creates a sense of harmony in the society by eliminating religious intolerance, which is more needed at present.  

 Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. General Gurmeet Singh said that today development is the main issue not only in India but in the whole world. The development of the society and the nation is possible only when there is stability in the society, people of all classes and communities live with peace and harmony. In the present times, the philosophy and preaching of non-violence, infinite and non-violence propounded by Lord Mahavir is very important and useful. 

Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni said on the occasion that Lord Mahavir's philosophy of non-violence, peace and harmony is more needed and relevant in the present times than it was then. The principles of Lord Mahavir have become valid even from the scientific point of view today. By following the path shown by him, a healthy, prosperous and happy society can be built. Acharya Lokesh told that by honoring respected Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji and Dr. Ajit Gupta with the Ahimsa International Award, the award itself has been honored.   

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri Anurag Thakur while congratulating the entire Jain community on Lord Mahavir Jayanti said that the teachings of Jainism propounded by Lord Mahavir are more useful for a healthy and prosperous society at present. He said that according to these teachings, we should treat all living beings equally and protect them from any kind of violence, big or small. By following these teachings, peace is maintained in the society and problems caused by violence can be avoided.

Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala said that Acharya Lokesh ji is working to spread the philosophy of Lord Mahavir throughout the world. They are spreading not only Jainism but the entire Indian culture all over the world. His efforts for all-religion harmony are very useful for the society, his appreciation is less.  

Union Minister of State Shri Kailash Chowdhary said that Saint Acharya Lokeshji of my birthplace is spreading the message of Indian culture and Vasudhev Kutumbakam by addressing influential forums like United Nations, World Religion Parliament regarding the teachings of Lord Mahavir.  

Welcomer Mr. Vinod Dugad welcomed the guests. On this occasion, Dr. Ankit Gupta, Mr. Manoj Jain, Vasudev Garg, Rajan Chhibber, Subhash Oswal, S.C. A large number of devotees including Jain, Manindra Jain, Acharya Ramgopal Dixit were present. The program was efficiently conducted by Vir Chakra winner Colonel Tejendra Pal Tyagi. 

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