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COIMBATORE, SEPT 3
Globally, many rivers are running dry due to overexploitation. The revitalization of rivers, not just in India but all across the globe, is a mission that is held dearly in the hearts of Sadhguru and millions of people who support the cause worldwide.
On September 3, the birth anniversary of Sadhguru, marks the beginning of campaigns such as Rally for Rivers and Cauvery Calling that have been instrumental in spreading the message of River Revitalization across the world.
Joining Sadhguru on this cherished day will be Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar. The two will interact on a very special edition of “In Conversation with the Mystic” where they will discuss several aspects of climate change, environment, and the rejuvenation of our rivers.
Twitterati dedicates Sadhguru’s birthday to river revitalization
It was only to be expected. The contemporary Guru and Yogi who is arguably one of the most popular Gurus of modern times was trending on Twitter on his birthday. Sadhguru, as much at home with his deadly throws of the frisbee as he is striding the corridors of global power, had Twitter on fire as wishes poured in on his 63rd birthday.
Celebrities, sport stars, politicians, and his followers across the globe kept Twitter abuzz with outpouring of love and gratitude towards him and dedicating the day to river revitalisation, a cause the Isha Foundation Founder is championing.
“Today, September 3 is the first anniversary of the launch of Cauvery Calling, a direct result of Rally for Rivers, also flagged off on the same day two years ago.
Great work Sadhguru ji and also wish you a very Happy Birthday #HBDSadhguru,” cricketer Harbhajan Singh said in a tweet.
Today, September 3 is the first anniversary of the launch of Cauvery Calling, a direct result of *Rally for Rivers*, also flagged off on the same day 2 years
Great work @SadhguruJV ji and also wish you a very Happy Birthday #HBDSadhgurupic.twitter.com/BD1XKPqg8T
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 3, 2020
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tweeted, “Wishing Sadhguru a very Happy Birthday. It is our privilege to have a visionary mystic among us who has brought about not just a spiritual revolution but also is enlightening people about their responsibility towards earth with his #CauveryCalling campaign.”
Wishing @SadhguruJV a very Happy Birthday. It is our privilege to have a visionary mystic among us who has brought about not just a spiritual revolution but also is enlightening people about their responsibility towards earth with his #CauveryCalling campaign.#Sadhguru
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (मोदी का परिवार) (@gssjodhpur) September 3, 2020
Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Dr Harsh Vardhan, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also sent their heartfelt wishes on Sadhguru’s birthday.
Among the celebrities, Juhi Chawla, Kangana Ranaut, Tisca Chopra, Kajal Aggarwal, Shanthanam among others, expressed their gratitude towards Sadhguru and also pledged trees for the Cauvery Calling project.
“In honour of Sadhguruji’s birthday today… a 1,000 trees in the Cauvery Calling project. A project he started a year ago on this very day. What better gift can we give him, than to help him, with a project that he began, to secure the future for our children. Come let us join hands , and pledge trees. Help him to help us. Thank you Sadhguruji with deep gratitude,” actress Juhi Chawla shared on social media.
Actor Shanthanam tweeted, “So honored to do my small part in the phenomenal #CauveryCalling project. 83 Lakh saplings during the pandemic is a stellar achievement! My Pranams and Wishing a great happy birthday to Sadhguru.” #RiverRevitalization
So honored to do my small part in the phenomenal #CauveryCalling project . 83 Lakh saplings during the pandemic is a stellar achievement ! My Pranams and Wishing a great happy birthday to @SadhguruJV #RiverRevitalization https://t.co/NCjQao76Ph
— Santhanam (@iamsanthanam) September 3, 2020
At a recent Darshan, Sadhguru said, “Excitement about a birthday is probably when you’re 16 or 18,” in response to a question on what he would like for his birthday and urged to make good use of it by participating in the Cauvery Calling project.
Since 2017 when he launched the now famous Rally for Rivers movement, Isha has been relentlessly working with a single purpose of revitalizing India’s rivers. Sadhguru has repeatedly emphasized that Cauvery Calling, a 12-year Rally for Rivers project to revitalize river Cauvery is his commitment to farmers and coming generations. Isha has also launched a river revitalization project in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district for river Waghadi. At every available platform & opportunity, he has exhorted community involvement to ensure the projects are driven by grassroots participation. He reiterated this call responding to the question of how people should celebrate his birthday. Isha is celebrating the day as River Revitalization Day.
A conversation between the Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar and Sadhguru is scheduled to be streamed live this evening at 7:00 hours, one of a series of day-long events related to river revitalization.
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ibrahim Thiaw also released a message on river revitalization and Cauvery Calling to mark the day.
Looking forward to the conversation with the mystic, Shri @SadhguruJV on #RiverRevitalization. The event will also feature my friend, Mr @ibrahimthiaw , from @UNCCD.
Watch Live on Thursday, Sep 3 from 7:00 pm IST at
TW – https://t.co/ROD7EiIOkJ
FB – https://t.co/mbnWeK7LFs pic.twitter.com/aKbLUGHJDj— Prakash Javadekar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PrakashJavdekar) September 3, 2020
Sadhguru who is used to receiving a rockstar reception from thousands of people during his public appearances has suspended all public events since the Coronavirus was declared a pandemic in March. Since the lockdown, he has been a much sought after virtual presence offering not only guidance and yogic tools and practices to millions around the globe but also revolutionary ideas on how to reboot India’s economy.
