Promoter of Advaita Vedanta Philosophy, Reviver of Sanatan Dharam and Ambassador of Cultural Unity Adi Shankracharya’s Prakatotsav was celebrated across the State on Monday.
A series of cultural events focussing life and philosophy of Adi Shankaracharya was held in all the districts. Holy reminisces of Adi Shakaracharya were recalled in the presence of Jagtguru Shankaracharya Swami Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamkoti Peeth in Mansarovar Auditorium of Assembly at Bhopal. Expressing views on contributions of Adi Shankaracharya, Jagatguru Shankaracharya Swami Jayendra Saraswati said that welfare was possible keeping calm attitude according to Adi Shankarcharya.
Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said curriculum based on biography of Adi Shankaracharya and his contribution toward the upliftment of Sanatan Dharam would be included in school education. Making announcement toward establishment of Acharya Shankar Sanskratik Ekta Nyas, Chouhan said activities to expand Adi Shankaracharya’s philosophy and Vedanta Shiksha will be conducted through this nyas. Sant community will provide guidance whereas the Government will play a role of its aide. He further mentioned that beside development, his Government had responsibility to educate new generation about cultural, religious and spiritual values under the guidance of sants.
Besides, Chouhan stated that Adi Shankaracharya’s holy cave in Omkareshwar would be restored where he penanced under the guidance of his guru. Chouhan said Shankaracharya had taught us that all living beings have same consciousness. He mentioned that Vedanta philosophy is capable to eradicate all kind of enmity and conflicts of the world.
Chouhan informed that a metal collection campaign for construction of grand statue of Adi Shankarcharya in Omkareshwar will be conducted from June 1 to 30. He said that current structure of cultural unity of Bharat was not possible without Adi Shankaracharya. Chouhan said Vedas were composed in Bharat earlier when world community was in process of being civilised and developed. He said Vedanta philosophy has concept of entire universe welfare. Bharat is an amazing country which has remarkable philosophical traditions. Adi Shankaracharya has eliminated all the obstacles obstructing cultural unity of the country. He has united Bharat in one unit establishing four peeths. He has strengthened the foundation of cultural unity. No one can divide Bharat now. Adi Shankaracharya has made Bharat stronger culturally and spiritually. Recollecting the contributions of Adi Shankaracharya, decision has been take to celebrate Prakatotsav in the entire state, he added.
Swami Subodhanand of Chinmaya Mission mentioned that Adi Shankaracharya Prakatotsav will be celebrated in the form of public festival. Swami Govind Dev Giri said that today is a historical day for Madhya Pradesh. He further mentioned that Madhya Pradesh has enlightened Adi Shankaracharya. lord Krishna had also received teachings at Sandipni Ashram of this land. The same land has inspired Chouhan for Narmada Seva Yatra. He said that Chouhan will be remembered till several generations for shouldering responsibilities successfully as head of the state. Swami Subhodanand further stated that Madhya Pradesh is going through cultural upstart.
Swami Parmanand Giri of Haridwar said there is a need to lead life according to the philosophy of Adi Shankaracharya. He mentioned that if life exists there is Brahma and if Brahma exists there is life. Vedanta teachings of Adi Shankaracharya’s should be expanded in the society. We will obtain solutions for all kinds struggles from this, he added.