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Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena participates in 'Aho Gurudev' Celebration Honoring Gurudevshri Rakeshji's 60th Birthday
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena participated in ‘Aho Gurudev – 60 Years of an Enlightened Existence’, the grand celebration marking the 60th birthday of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, Founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. The two-day celebration was held on September 25 and 26 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The grand celebration witnessed the participation of thousands of devotees, well-wishers and followers from across India and around the world, along with eminent spiritual leaders, distinguished dignitaries, celebrities and prominent business leaders from diverse walks of life, who came together to honour the 60th birthday and remarkable spiritual journey of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.
The gathering brought together revered spiritual personalities including Pujya Morari Bapu, Pujya Anandmurti Gurumaa, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj, Pujya Swami Swaroopanandaji, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Brahma Kumari Sister Shivani and Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, representing diverse spiritual traditions united by the shared values of wisdom, compassion and service. The official programme also featured addresses by these revered spiritual leaders during the three sessions of the celebration.
The celebration also witnessed the presence of prominent personalities from public life and the world of cinema, including Padma Shri Hema Malini, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, among others.
Distinguished leaders from the corporate and industrial sector were also present, including Padma Bhushan N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons; Manoj Modi, Director of Reliance Retail and Reliance Jio; and Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, along with several other eminent industrialists, entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena joined the distinguished gathering in extending his heartfelt birthday greetings to Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.
In his address, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena spoke warmly about the profound impact of Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s life, teachings and spiritual work. He highlighted how Gurudevshri has touched the lives of millions of people and continues to inspire countless individuals to pursue a life rooted in spirituality, compassion, self-discipline and service to humanity.
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also appreciated Gurudevshri’s ability to translate spiritual wisdom into meaningful action and service, noting that true spirituality finds its expression not only in personal transformation but also in the welfare of others.
On the auspicious occasion of his 60th birthday, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena conveyed his deepest respect and warmest wishes to Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and offered his prayers for his continued good health, long life and many more years of spiritual guidance and service to humanity.
The celebration reflected a remarkable spirit of interfaith harmony and spiritual unity, bringing together teachers and followers from diverse traditions as well as eminent personalities from different spheres of society. The presence of such a distinguished gathering underscored the wide-reaching influence of Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s message of spirituality, compassion and selfless service.
As part of the celebration, 60 spiritual and seva initiatives were unveiled, marking a significant expansion of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur’s ongoing efforts in spiritual development and humanitarian service. The programme also featured the sacred Atmarpit Diksha ceremony, spiritual discourses and a grand cultural tribute celebrating Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s life and work.
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena’s participation in Aho Gurudev added a meaningful dimension to the celebration, reaffirming the shared message of spiritual traditions that wisdom, compassion and selfless service transcend religious and cultural boundaries and can bring humanity together in the pursuit of peace, harmony and collective well-being.