Hyderabad: The
Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India) and Heartfulness are observing the 350th
Martyrdom Year of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and the 127th birth anniversary of Pujya
Babuji Maharaj between 29th of April and 1st of May at
Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event will be graced by the former President of
India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji; the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Shri
Gurmeet Singh ji; and the Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Shri Vivek Aggarwal
(IAS). They will also be joined by Major Sunil Dutt Dwivedi – MLA, Fategarh;
Shri Arpit Dubey and Shri Ishwar Acharya – JS, Morarji Desai National Institute
of Yoga; Shri Kashinath Samagadi – Director, Morarji Desai National Institute
of Yoga; and Shri Gurlad Singh Kahlon - Philanthropist, former Delhi Sikh
Gurudwara Management Committee member.
Heartfulness also welcomes the
Rashtrasant community to this gathering. Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj taught
that devotion to God finds its fullest expression in service to humanity. His
message, “Let devotion to God become service to mankind,” continues to inspire
seekers across generations.
Dr Alankar Singh ji will
render Shabad Kirtan followed by talks, an exhibition and a film screening on
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. A group meditation will be led by Revered
Daaji, Guide of Heartfulness and
President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission.
The purpose of the event is to
bring people of all faiths together on a single platform, imbibe the values and
message of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and Babuji Maharaj towards Truth and collective
Universal Consciousness. The purpose of the event is to bring people of all
faiths together on one platform and imbibe the values and message of Guru Tegh
Bahadur ji and Babuji Maharaj, while also reflecting the spirit of service and
unity exemplified by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj.
Pujya Babuji Maharaj taught love
for the Master, satsangh with the Master, and obedience to the Master, along
with perseverance in spiritual practice, guiding the seeker toward the Ultimate
Goal of life.
To live with fearless dignity, to
defend human rights, and to uphold religious freedom for all, even at the cost
of one’s life, were the key teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. Known as “Hind
di Chaddar” (Shield of India), he championed the right to freedom of
conscience, advocating that one should neither fear anyone nor frighten anyone
(bhaya-na-darana, bhaya-na-darauna). Over 20,000 participants are expected to
attend the Bhandara. The annual festival marking Babuji Maharaj’s birth
anniversary brings people from across the country, with thousands from around
the world also joining the celebrations virtually. This year, the celebrations
also intertwine with the observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji’s martyrdom year,
while welcoming devotees inspired by the teachings of Rashtrasant Tukdoji
Maharaj and his legacy of collective prayer and service.
The participation is free.
Registrations are open on https://heartfulness.org.