Moscow: In the presence of Sadguru Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami, the convener of BAPS activities worldwide, as well as other senior swamis from India and UK, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organised a special assembly on 27 July at the Indian National Cultural Center SITA in Moscow, Russia. The assembly, attended by over 100 guests, was themed ‘In the Joy of Others’ – the spiritual ethos that His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, embodied throughout his life. Swamis elaborated upon Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s profound teachings and selfless life through a series of discourses, bhajans and presentations. The Indian National Culture Center ‘SITA’ is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to honour, promote and engage the Indian culture and heritage with local Russians, foreigners and Indians in Russia.
Mikhail Davydov, a senior government advisor, was the chief guest at the event. Impressed by the exemplary life and values of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Davydov pledged to imbibe some of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s values in his own life. Sanay Kara, a lead volunteer of BAPS, said, “We would like to offer our gratitude to SITA for partnering with us and supporting this event. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s borderless love touched the lives of millions. We’re very honoured to have an opportunity to share these universal values here in Moscow.”
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is an international community-based Hindu organisation affiliated to the United Nations, caring for individuals, families and societies through its more than one million members, 55,000 volunteers and 3,850 centres. Under the spiritual leadership of his Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS strives to build a righteous, peaceful and harmonious community that is spiritually elevated and free of addictions and violence. Pramukh Swami (1921-2016) was the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan (Lord) Swaminarayan. He was an inspiration to millions worldwide. Personifying his motto, “In the joy of others lies our own”, he dedicated his life to serving and inspiring others for the greater good of humanity. He travelled across the world to foster love, peace, harmony, righteousness and faith in God to all members of society irrespective of class, colour, creed or age.
