New Delhi, 25. Oct. 2014
A yearlong birth centenary celebration of Acharya Tulsi concluded with a weeklong event from 19th to 25th October 2014 having a huge gathering of thousands of followers of Anuvrat Movement in the auspicious presence of Anuvrat Anushasta Acharya shri Mahashraman ji in the premises of Chattarpur mandir Mehrauli. These celebrations are being undertaken by Acharya Tulsi birth centenary celebration committee presided by chief convenor Shri Kamal Dugar. The closing ceremony of the fourth phase was graced by the benign presence of a galaxy of dignitaries both from the spiritual as well as the political world. The dignitaries included the chief minister of Assam Mr. Tarun Gogai, Swami Chidananda Saraswati, Acharya shri Pramod Krishnan, Mr. Digvijay Singh general secretary Indian national congress, Congress leader Mr. Manish Tiwari, Rajya Sabha MP’s Mr. Tarun Vijay, Mr. Chaudhari Mehboob, Ali Kaisher, Mr. Vivek Gupta……..
The final phase celebrations instigated and inspired the followers to practice purity and self-discipline in their life, experiencing self-transformation and moving towards a nonviolent socio-political world order.
In the words of Acharya Mahashraman ji, Acharya Tulsi born on October 20,1914 was a jain Acharya, 9th head of the Swetambar Terapanth order. Initiated at the tender age of 11, he had a long period of monkhood,59 years of Acharyaship, unparalled barefoot marches, wide contact with masses,heroic courage, remarkable spiritual development, prodigious creative writings and mastered thousands of dedicated Karyakartas. Acharta Tulsi renowned his physical comforts and dedicated his life for imbibing moral, human and ethical values in humanity as a whole. Acharya shri Mahashramanji further added that the whole purpose of celebrating the centenary of Acharya Tulsi will materialize only when we can solve the major burning issues of modern times by inculcating the Anuvrat vows in our life and living in harmony irrespective of caste, colour, creed and religion.
The Centenary celebration of Acharya Tulsi was a grand success and appreciated by all dignitaries and people alike.
Dr. Kusum Lunia
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