Campaigned in historic Bishnupur today: a town rich & replete with Bengal’s lore,temples,music – all of which lie unattended. Effective, municipal governance centered around these could have done wonders for this ancient town. But TMC’s corruption & inaction has marred all.
Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …
Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …
