Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Celebrates Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s 60th Birthday With 60 New Humanitarian Initiatives
Mumbai: The Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) celebrated the 60th birth anniversary of its founder, Gurudevshri Rakeshji—spiritual master, humanitarian, and devotee of poet-philosopher Shrimad Rajchandra—at the Jio World Convention Centre on 25 and 26 September. 60 New Initiatives Announced The event, 'Aho Gurudev – 60 Years of an Enlightened Existence', brought together spiritual…
Mumbai witnessed a grand celebration for Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the founder of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, as he turned 60 on September 25 and 26. The event, titled "Aho Gurudev – 60 Years of an Enlightened Existence," convened leaders from various fields, including spiritual figures, corporate executives, philanthropists, and young volunteers.
At the convention center, 60 new humanitarian initiatives were announced, ranging from a cancer hospital and a medical college to a free AI-driven career guidance platform and projects focused on women's empowerment, community welfare, and environmental conservation.
Narayana Murthy, the founder and chairman emeritus of Infosys, emphasized that the true essence of any spiritual tradition lies in the compassion it inspires through action. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran highlighted the values of trust, character, discipline, perseverance, and hard work that build great individuals and institutions.
Ranbir Kapoor, who attributes his spiritual connection to Rakeshji, shared his personal experience of becoming a father and his deepening understanding of India's spiritual heritage. Other notable attendees included spiritual leaders such as Morari Bapu, Anandmurti Gurumaa, Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, and political figures like Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
The celebration concluded with the Sacred Atmarpit Diksha ceremony, where 11 young seekers took vows of celibacy, followed by discourses on choosing consciously, renouncing courageously, and serving compassionately.
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