In the midst of the steering committee meeting for PaRD, it was a great honor to give the opening address at the panel on Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age, organized by PaRD and KaiCIID in honor of Human Rights Day. It was all a part of the Plan of Action for the UN's Office of Genocide Prevention, and I was pleased to contribute to its success. ...
Sadhviji’s trip to Vienna Focuses on Sustainable Development Goals and Intercultural Dialogue 11 DECEMBER 2019 VIENNA: As part of her ongoing association with numerous interfaith NGOs and United Nations organizations, Sadhviji returned to Vienna for several important meetings and events focusing on the role of religion in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In Vienna for a steering committee meeting of the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) Sadhviji also was invited to deliver the opening address at a special event on "Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age", organized by...
Beautiful video highlights from HE the Ambassador of Israel to India and Sri Lanka Dr. Ron Malka, his divine family, DCM Maya Kadosh and her family as well as team of the Israeli Embassy to Parmarth Niketan for the Divine Ganga Aarti, important discussions about the growing partnership between Israel and India, especially in relation to water conservation, climate action and improved WASH. The Ambassador and Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji formed an instant and beautiful bond during their interactions. That relationship, as Pujya Swamiji has stated,...
It was such an honour to be presented with the Bharat ki laxmii Award this #Dhanteras on the banks of #MaaGanga by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, the Hon’ble CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Mayor of Rishikesh Anita Mamgain and the Mayor of Dehradun Sunil Uniyal Gama Mayor Dehradun! Let us answer the call of Honble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modiji to recognise women leaders as the embodiment of Maa Laxmi admist us!...
Join us at the International Yoga Festival on the banks of Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, with revered Saints, Yogis and global Yoga Teachers. Deepen your practice and expand your consciousness in Rishikesh, India, the birthplace of Yoga. Register now! www.internationalyogafestival.org...
Be One in a family united by Yoga. Join us at the world famous International Yoga Festival, March 1-7, 2020, in Rishikesh, India – the birthplace of Yoga. Make your journey home to the Himalayas. Come bathe in the energy of the towering Himalayas and majestic Ganga River. Awaken, Connect, Discover a New You. Register today! www.internationalyogafestival.org ...
It was such a delight to sit with journalist and biographer Ashali Varma at the Third Edition of the Valley of Words Literary and Arts Festival recently to discuss my book, #ComeHometoYourself. I shared about my arrival in India 23 years ago, and the experience of my visit to Maa Ganga and the tears of truth that I shed upon our first meeting. We spent a great deal of time discussing the erosion of our beautiful Hindu culture at the expense of gaining Western material possessions, and...
Spiritual Q & A Provided Eternal Answers for Modern Challenges During her recent trip to Kenya for the 25th Annual International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati led Hindu devotees in a Divine Satsang at the Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha Temple (SSDS) on topics ranging from Indian spirituality and the bridge between science and spirituality to the keys of true happiness and meaning in daily life. Sadhviji’s Satsangs are renowned the world over for their insightfulness and the simple, conversational way...
It was a beautiful day at Parmarth Niketan when dozens of Divine Shakti Foundation school and vocational training centre Adminstrators, Teachers and Wardens gathered together to meet with DSF Founder, President of Parmarth Niketan, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, and DSF’s President, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, to review their successes and to plan for the future. After beautiful blessings for the continued health and happiness of the dedicated educators – many of whom have been sharing their wisdom and experience as DSF and Parmarth’s instructors with generations of students - Pujya Swamiji and...
Did you know that many women in India don’t have access to washrooms? For women is culturally inappropriate and in some areas even dangerous to defecate outside, so they need to wait until the night so they can do their defecate in the dark...