General Secretary of Dakshineshwar Ramkrishna Aadyapeeth, Kolkata, Brahmachari Mural Bhai, in the presence of Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt, at a lecture programmed organised by the Sarvajanik Durga Puja Samiti, Mana, here on Saturday said that “life is a struggle and struggle is life”.
At the beginning of the programme, Governor Shekhar Dutt welcomed and honoured Brahmachari Mural Bhai by presenting him bouquet and shawl. He said that it was a blessed occasion for him that he got an opportunity to have spiritual knowledge and experience from the Brahmachari Mural Bhai. The work he has been doing for the service of human beings is commendable, the governor added.
Dutt said that according to the ideals of Swami Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, he has developed the activities of the institution and laid stress on increasing global brotherhood and harmony among all the religions. The work he has done for the orphan children and widows, besides in the medical and education sectors has drawn nation wide accolades for him, he added.
While citing the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, Brahmachari Mural Bhai in his address said, “He had said that India is my Motherland and every Indian, whether he is poor, illiterate or of any religion, is my brother”. He said that the heart of Swami Vivekananda beats for every Indian, especially for the poor, victim and weak. He wanted uplift of every Indian and wanted to empower the citizens, not only spiritually, but financially, educationally and physically also, he added.
Addressing the programme, Agriculture and labour minister Chandrashekhar Sahu said that in the programme organised by the Bengali community at Mana, the rich culture of the country could be seen. local MlA Nandkumar Sahu, former minister Satyanarayan Sharma, Nagar Panchayat president Suman Manik were also present at the function.