Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed the centenary celebration of Gayatri Parivar (Shatabdi Samaroh 2026) in New Delhi on October 31, 2026, honoring spiritual leaders Acharya Shri Ram Sharma Ji and Mata Bhagwati Devi Ji. Birla praised Acharya Shri Ram Sharma Ji for spreading spiritual light through Akhand Jyoti and inspiring ideals of individual, family, social development and nation-building, particularly noting his guiding principle "We will change, and the era will change" that influenced people through Gayatri Mantra and yajna practices.
The Speaker highlighted Mata Bhagwati Devi Ji's extraordinary life of penance, compassion, and service, emphasizing her significant role in women's empowerment and social reform. He specifically noted her leadership in initiating the women's awakening movement in 1975, which encouraged women to pursue education, develop self-confidence, and become self-reliant during a time of social challenges and restrictive practices.
Birla released a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Mata Bhagwati Devi Ji during the event and appreciated Gayatri Parivar's global efforts in spreading India's spiritual heritage and cultural wisdom. He commended the organization's value-based education initiatives, character-building programs, and the university established by Acharya Ji that emphasizes spirituality and cultural values from early education stages. The Speaker also acknowledged Dr. Chinmaya Pandya's work in taking India's spiritual traditions globally while incorporating science and technology.
Birla called upon Gayatri Pariwar to continue carrying the light of Akhand Jyoti to every village and section of society until the last person experiences positive transformation, emphasizing the relevance of spirituality in addressing contemporary stress and depression. He expressed confidence that the spiritual energy inspired by the founders would continue to strengthen foundations of a harmonious and developed society.
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