Governor of Maharashtra Shri. C.P. Radhakrishnan attends celebrations of Paryushan Mahaparva 2024 with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. The recently concluded 8-day long celebrations of the Paryushan Mahaparva 2024, were held at NSCI Dome, Worli, Mumbai. Showing solidarity with the Jain community and expressing gratitude towards Jain tradition the Governor said, “I’m grateful to have attended the Paryushan Mahaparva celebrations with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. Paryushan is not just a Jain festival but one of humanity. It’s heartening to see such a large gathering, especially youth, drawn to the wisdom of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who continues to spread the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji globally. Leaders like Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji work with the spirit of benefiting society, inspired by saints like Him (Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji). The 5 S program i.e. Satsang, Seva, Saddhna, Sports and Sankruti by Pujya Gurudevshri nurtures not only spiritually but also physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Mission’s incredible work for both humans and animals, especially in uplifting the tribal population, is impressive, and I look forward to collaborating with them for tribal welfare.”
Implementing the teachings of Jainism – ‘Universal Compassion’, soul cleansing activitiy was practiced as per the sacred teachings by seeking forgiveness to celebrate the sacred day of Samvatsari. The event was also marked by inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur’s mega campaign, ‘Power of One,’ at the hands of the Hon. Governor in the presence of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and other prominent guests. A large amount of offerings in the form of clothes, groceries, utensils, toys etc. was collected under this campaign to be instantly offered to various deserving NGOs in Mumbai.
About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, established by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, have its presence in five continents spread across 196 centres, is a spiritual movement for transformation of soul through wisdom, meditation and selfless service. To cater to the medical needs of small and large animals, a mega ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital’ facility spread across 1,00,000 sq. ft. will be established in Mumbai. This hospital will be highly equipped with an advanced model for animal care offering facilities ranging from oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, pathology lab, dental care to general surgery and specialized surgery.
To empower women, and to provide basic amenities like food, water, education, agricultural development the organization have plans to serve various African countries. Under its ‘Mission Africa’ project, charitable work will be carried out in 16 African countries. The ‘Mission Africa’ initiative was launched by the ambassadors and high commissioners representing Tanzania, Kenya, The Gambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the Government of Maharashtra; Motilal Oswal – Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. and Subhash Runwalji, founder and chairman of Runwal group were also present on this occasion.