Was delighted to meet eminent carnatic music exponent Padmabhushan, Kalaimamani Smt Sudha Raghunathan
Was delighted to meet eminent carnatic music exponent Padmabhushan, Kalaimamani Smt Sudha Raghunathan.Congratulated her on her appointment as Member of Central Advisory Board on Culture, GoI.Had an interesting discussion on role of cultural movements in India’s freedom movement.
Was delighted to interact with Amb Satish Chandra, former: HC to Pakistan, Representative to UN (Geneva) & Deputy NSA
Was delighted to interact with Amb Satish Chandra, former: HC to Pakistan, Representative to UN (Geneva) & Deputy NSA. A strong nationalist voice, he had closely worked on security-diplomacy during NDA-1. At one point had keenly watched India’s neighbourhood with him.
Was happy to be part of the handing over ceremony of the Sri Aurobindo 150 special tableau that was displayed on Republic Day at Rajpath.
Was happy to be part of the handing over ceremony of the Sri Aurobindo 150 special tableau that was displayed on Republic Day at Rajpath. It was handed over to #SriAurobindo Ashram Delhi Branch by Govt of India. Sh Ram Bahadur Rai ji was also present. Also felicitated Tara Didi …
Was happy to meet eminent Tamil-English writer & thinker, Member Sahitya Akademi GC. Shri Maalan
Was happy to meet eminent Tamil-English writer & thinker, Member Sahitya Akademi GC. Shri Maalan. Had an interesting discussion on Tamil literature, politics, intellectual movement, narrative building etc especially on how waves of gradual change are sweeping TN!
Visited late Shri Mahadevbhai Desai’s family in Navsari
Some friends and elders will be forever missed. Visited late Shri Mahadevbhai Desai’s family in Navsari. A selfless activist, thinker, educationist, Mahadevbhai contributed to many fields, especially to the library and reading movement (Vanche Gujarat). Paid my heartfelt tributes to him and recalled the many hours we spent discussing library …
Addressed students at Auro University, Surat, urged them to prepare for Amrit Kaal through goals for national service.
Addressed students at Auro University, Surat, urged them to prepare for Amrit Kaal through goals for national service. Attended the University’s Governing Board meeting. Work is proceeding apace on completing Sri Aurobindo Integral Learning Centre by Aug 2022. Sri Aurobindo 150
Was delighted to interact with the vibrant karyakartas of Vivekananda Kendra in Surat.
Was delighted to interact with the vibrant karyakartas of Vivekananda Kendra in Surat.
At Dang (Dandakaranya) had a very interesting interaction with Sh P.P. Swami of Dang Swaraj Ashram
At Dang (Dandakaranya) had a very interesting interaction with Sh P.P. Swami of Dang Swaraj Ashram who has been doing phenomenal work amongst tribals. As CM Shri Narendra Modi’s action in Dang had been transformative. Reams await to be written on it. Also attended “Dang Durbar”.
At Bardoli, Gujarat,visited historic “Swaraj Ashram” founded by the iconic Sardar Patel
At Bardoli, Gujarat,visited historic “Swaraj Ashram” founded by the iconic Sardar Patel. Spent time with Smt Niranjanaben Kalarthi, the soul & shakti of the Ashram. Felicitated her on being conferred #NariShaktiPuraskar.
On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of Dandi March visited National Salt Satyagraha Monument at Dandi dedicated to the nation by PM Shri Narendra Modi
On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of Dandi March visited National Salt Satyagraha Monument at Dandi dedicated to the nation by PM Shri Narendra Modi. A captivating & inspiring museum space, aesthetically conceived & of international standard. Urge you all to visit & immerse.
Inaugurated the all Gujarat Sri Aurobindo centres meet at Auro University, Surat
Inaugurated the all Gujarat Sri Aurobindo centres meet at Auro University, Surat. Spoke on Sri Aurobindo’s vision of Bharat & of how in Amrit Kaal our actions need to be driven by Sankalpas to achieve for India the status of Vishwa Guru!
March for 2024 begins: one aim, one goal: realising the vision of Amrit Kaal!
March for 2024 begins: one aim, one goal: realising the vision of #AmritKaal!
Attended BJP, West Bengal organisational meet in Kolkata
Attended BJP, West Bengal organisational meet in Kolkata. Newly elected BJP Councillors, from across the state, were felicitated. Young, dynamic & dedicated they have put up a resolute fight against the TMC’s brownshirts & ensured that the LOTUS blooms.
In Kolkata this evening visited Krishna Di (Bhattacharya)
In Kolkata this evening visited Krishna Di (Bhattacharya). She has undergone her second operation today & is stable. Spoke to her, told her how she has always been an inspiration. Extremely disconcerting to see the barbarity of the attack on her. Shall visit her family tomorrow.