Prime Minister Modi also mentioned his close relationship with Ramakrishna Mission and Belur Math. (document)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday penned down his tribute to Swami Smaranaananda Ji Maharaj, Swami Atmastananda Ji Maharaj Raj’s view and how their lives embody the true essence of service and spirituality embodied in Ramakrishna Mathematics and Ramakrishna Mission.
In his heartfelt message, Prime Minister Modi wrote that Smranananda’s death is a personal loss. The Prime Minister also recalled meeting Swami Smarananda during his visit to Kolkata earlier this month.
“In the grand festival of Lok Sabha elections, the news of the death of Srimat Swami Smarananananda Ji Maharaj has brought my thoughts to a temporary standstill. Srimat Swami M. Smarananda Ji Maharaj was the pioneer of spiritual consciousness and spiritual consciousness in India. His death came like a personal loss. A few years ago, Swami Atmastananda Ji The death of (Swami Atmasthananda Ji) and now the departure of Swami Smaranananda Ji on his eternal journey has left many bereaved. My heart, like the tens of millions dedicated Deeply saddened by the members of Ramakrishna Mathematics and Mission who share the hearts of saints, saints and followers,” PM Modi wrote on the Namo app.
“During my visit to Kolkata earlier this month, I went to the hospital to inquire about the health of Swami Smaranananda Ji. Like Swami Atmasthananda Ji (Swami Atmasthananda Ji) Similarly, Swami Smaranananda Ji also dedicated his life to preaching Acharya Ramakrishna Paramahansa Paramahamsa), the thoughts of Mata Sharada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda around the world. As I write this article, the memory of meeting and talking to him remains fresh in my mind. It’s constantly refreshing in my mind,” he wrote.
Prime Minister Modi also mentioned his close association with Ramakrishna Mission and Belur Math.
“In January 2020, during Belur Math, I meditated in Swami Vivekananda’s room. During that visit, I had a long conversation with Swami Smaranananda Ji on Swami Atmasthananda Ji,” he added.
He further said that their divine thoughts and knowledge satisfy my soul.
“It is known that I have a close association with the Ramakrishna Mission and Belur Mathematics. As a spiritual seeker, I have met different saints and mahatmas and traveled to many place. Even in Ramakrishna Math, I got to know those saints who dedicated their lives to spirituality, among them Swami Atmasthananda Ji and Swami Sri Figures like Swami Smaranananda Ji stand out most. Their divine thoughts and knowledge satisfy my soul. During the most important period of my life, these saints taught me the meaning of Jan Seva hi Prabhu Seva True principles,” he added
He further said that the life of Swami Atmasthananda Ji and Swami Smaranananda Ji was indelible with the motto of Ramakrishna Mission “Atmano Mokshaartham Jagaddhitaaya Cha” example.
“We are all inspired by the work of the Ramakrishna Mission to promote education and rural development. The Ramakrishna Mission is committed to spiritual enlightenment, educational empowerment and humanitarian service in India. In 1978, when Ramakrishna Mission wins as disastrous floods hit Bengal I remember that when the earthquake hit Kutch in 2001, Swami Atmasthananda Ji was one of the first One of the people who called me and offered all possible assistance for disaster management on behalf of Ramakrishna Mission. Under his guidance, Ramakrishna Mission helped many people affected by the earthquake,” he added.
The Prime Minister further said that over the past few years, Swami Atmasthananda Ji and Swami Smaranananda Ji had attached great importance to social empowerment while holding various positions.
“Those who know the lives of these great figures will surely remember how seriously these saints took modern education, skills and women’s empowerment,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi further said, “Among his many inspiring qualities, the one that impressed me most was Swami Atmasthananda Ji’s love and respect for every culture and every tradition. The reason for this is that he traveled a lot and spent a long time in different parts of India. He learned to speak Gujarati while living in Gujarat. He even used to talk to me in this language and I loved listening to him Gujarati!”
The Prime Minister said these principles are timeless and will be a source of strength as we embark on the development of Viksit Bharat during Amrit Kaal.
“At different stages of India’s development, our motherland has been blessed by many saints and seers like Swami Atmasthananda Ji, Swami Smarananananda Ji, They ignite a spark for social change. They inspire us to work as a collective spirit to solve all problems. Prime Minister Modi said: “Our society faces challenges. These principles are timeless and will be our source of strength as we embark on developing Viksit Bharat during Eid. “
“Once again, on behalf of the entire nation, I salute these holy souls. I am confident that all those associated with Ramakrishna Mission will move further on the path they have shown. Om Shanti,” he added.
According to a report by Ramakrishna Mas and Ramakrishna Mission on March 27, Swami Sma, the head of Ramakrishna Mas and Ramakrishna Mission Swami Smaranananda Maharaj passed away at the age of 95 due to age-related illnesses.
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