Ex CJI Chandrachud Inaugurates 75th Year Celebrations of Purnavad, Calls for Youth to Embrace ‘7S’ Principles

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud inaugurated Purnavad’s 75th year celebrations in Maharashtra, highlighting its philosophy of unity and evolution. He encouraged youth to follow seven guiding principles to manage stress and build a balanced life rooted in both tradition and modern values.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 20 April 2026, 3:45 PM IST

Ex CJI Dr DY Chandrachud honored at Purnavad 75th celebration (Image Source: Dynamite News)

Parner: Former Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on Monday urged the country’s youth to adopt the seven ‘S’ principles “to deal with competition and stress in modern times”.

He said this at Parner, Maharashtra, while inaugurating “Amrit Mahotsav”, the 75th year celebrations of Purnavad.  The Purnavad philosophy is evolved by Ramachandra Maharaj Parnekar. His disciple, Vishnu Maharaj Parnekar, is the present head of the Purnavad Foundation.

Former CJI Chandrachud greets audience at Purnavad event (Image Source: Dynamite News)

Justice Chandrachud, who served as the 50th CJ of India, said Purnavad had emphasised the evolution of an individual from family to society, then to the nation, and ultimately to global humanity, all on the path of divine unity. “The philosophy promoted the absence of duality”, he told the audience in Marathi.

Seven ‘S’ Principles for Youth

The seven ‘S” principles he wanted the youth to adopt were: Shista – discipline, Santulan – balance, Saamanjasya – understanding, Saatwik aahaar – good nutrition, Samaj kaarya – community service, Sadopachar – good thoughts and deeds, and Saadhana – yoga and prayer.

The Purnavad philosophy combined modern values with traditional wisdom, embracing cultural roots to promote social balance and stability, Justice Chandrachud added.