On way back to Kolkata, met well known academic Prof Nirmal Dey, at Contai. Discussed PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Purvoday” & the centrality of #WestBengal in realising it. Presented him a copy of “Collective Spirit-Concrete Action: #MannKiBaat and Its Influence on India.” #9YearsOfSeva
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 …
