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Dr Chinmay Pandya with House of Lords member Lord Karan Bilimoria (Image: Dynamite News)
New Delhi: The centenary celebrations of the Gayatri Parivar, which recently concluded in New Delhi, have drawn international attention. Dr Chinmay Pandya, representative of the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, met Britain's AI Minister Kanishka Narayan during his visit to London.
Pandya also held discussions with Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and members of the House of Lords, Lord Russell Rook and Lord Krish Raval. Several important issues were discussed during the meetings.
A three-day centenary celebration of the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar, organised at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from October 31 to November 2.
The event brought together several prominent personalities, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and former Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud.
Addressing the gathering, Piyush Goyal said India must preserve its cultural heritage while embracing new technology and fresh ideas. He highlighted the Gayatri Parivar's contribution beyond religious activities, particularly in education, social service, women's empowerment, the campaign against substance abuse and climate change.
Dr Chinmay Pandya meets House of Lords member Lord Russell Rook (Image: Dynamite News)
Goyal said building a developed India would require collective efforts from all 1.4 billion citizens. He stressed that economic growth alone was not enough and that strengthening people's character and moral values was equally important.
He also said following the teachings of Mata Ji and Gurudev through honesty, good values and a spirit of service would be the best tribute to them.
During the event, former Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud, in his address, spoke about the teachings of Sant Dnyaneshwar and their continued relevance in guiding humanity.
Referring to the saint's 750th birth anniversary, Chandrachud discussed his interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita and explained the essence of the ten verses of the renowned 'Pasaydan'.
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He said the verses convey a vision of a society free from evil and deceit, where love, friendship and harmony flourish and the light of knowledge and righteousness spreads across the world.
Dr Chinmay Pandya described the organisation's journey over the past century as special and divine, expressing happiness at being part of the three-day celebrations.
He also said the Gayatri Parivar had drawn up several new plans and initiatives for the next 100 years, underlining its commitment to carrying forward its mission.
During the celebrations, Piyush Goyal paid floral tributes to the portrait of Param Vandaneya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma. He also welcomed devotees carrying Jyoti Kalash by showering flowers on them.
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