- Seven-day Shrimad Bhagwat Katha draws record turnout under the theme of universal welfare
- Spiritual discourse blends devotion, social responsibility and human development
- Over 8,000 devotees attend as medical camp serves 400-plus people
NE SPIRITUAL BUREAU
SIRACHA, DEC 16
The second day of the seven-day Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, organized by the Adani family with the guiding spirit of “Sarvajanhitaya Sarvajansukhay” — welfare and happiness for all — witnessed an overwhelming response from devotees. The sheer scale of participation saw the Kathamandap fall short of space, reflecting the deep spiritual connect the event has created across the region.
Addressing the gathering, Pritiben Adani began on a joyful note, saying, “Ki Aayo Mane, Maja Me.. Manike Muja Ram Ram,” expressing heartfelt happiness at witnessing such a massive congregation assembled to partake in the Bhagwat ras-pan.
She underlined that true progress is rooted in people, not just infrastructure. “For the last 25 years, the people of Kutch have stood by us through every challenge. Today, the work the Adani Group is doing for India has earned the nation pride across the world, and you all have contributed the most to it,” she said, linking spiritual values with human development.
More than 8,000 devotees gathered to listen to the Katha shravan, far exceeding the pandal’s capacity. Alongside the spiritual programme, a medical camp was organized, benefitting over 400 people, reinforcing the event’s message of service alongside devotion.
The Katha drew the presence of noted saints and spiritual leaders, including Deval of Baliavad Ashram (Junagadh), Shilapiji of Virayatan Vidyapeeth (Mandvi), Kamai of Rajaldham (Nanikhakhar, Kutch), along with several other sadhus and mahants. Political and social figures such as Aniruddhabhai Dave, Devjibhai Varchand and organ donation advocate Dilipdada Deshmukh were also present.
Shilapiji spoke on the greatness of householders who, through selfless service, often rise above even ascetics in spreading the fragrance of good deeds. Deval highlighted the Adani Foundation’s work for persons with disabilities, recalling initiatives undertaken during the wedding of Jitbhai Adani, and offered blessings for the continuation of such service-oriented efforts.
All attending saints, sadhus and dignitaries were felicitated by the Adani family, while representatives from villages and organizations across Mundra taluka honoured Pritiben Adani in appreciation of the Foundation’s sustained social initiatives.
The spiritual discourse was delivered by Kashyapbhai Joshi, who narrated episodes from the Shrimad Bhagwat with a strong social message. He stressed the need to care for and respect parents before embarking on pilgrimages, calling the rise of old-age homes a blot on society. He urged devotees to seek the company of virtuous people to imbibe dharma and move closer to spiritual liberation.
As devotion, discourse and service blended seamlessly, the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in Siracha emerged as a powerful reminder that spirituality finds its highest expression in compassion, community welfare and shared human values.
