CM Mohan Yadav started the 5-day Ekatm Parv in Omkareshwar. The saints gave the message of unity, self-realization and eternal culture. The program emphasized the importance of spiritual consciousness, social unity and spiritual happiness.
Bhopal/Khandwa. From the religious point of view, April 17 was a very special day for Madhya Pradesh. The 5-day ‘Ekatm Parv’ started grandly at Ekatm Dham located at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district. On the first day of the programme, there was a stream of sermons from saints, in which an attempt was made to make human beings understand the importance of unity.
The program was inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav by lighting the lamp. On this occasion, he also visited the exhibition based on Ekatm Parv. Many saints, scholars and disciples including Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati Maharaj of Shri Dwarka Sharda Peeth were present in the program.
CM Mohan Yadav’s address: Called the land of Madhya Pradesh blessed
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said in his address that the land of Madhya Pradesh has been blessed because of Lord Shankaracharya. Spiritual consciousness is easily experienced in Omkareshwar Dham. He said that Madhya Pradesh is a wonderful land, where Lord Shri Ram had come to Chitrakoot during his exile and gave the principles of ideal life and governance from here. Giving the example of Lord Shri Krishna, he said that after killing Kansa, he reached Ujjain and took education in Sandipani Ashram. His work-oriented life still inspires.
Referring to Adi Guru Shankaracharya, CM said that he had reached this Dham as a child after coming from Kerala. We will remember him for centuries. Praising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that today Sanatan culture is being coordinated with good governance.
Message of Integralism: Importance given to spiritual happiness
CM said that integrationism is clearly visible in the thoughts of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay also. He told that spiritual happiness is more important than material happiness in life. Sanatan culture always teaches the spirit of giving. He said that only the body made of five elements is not enough, but the realization of the soul is necessary. These types of events play an important role in uniting the society and increasing spiritual awareness.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya’s message: Self-realization is the goal of life
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati Maharaj of Shri Dwarka Sharda Peeth said in his sermon that diversity is natural, but it is necessary to understand unity. He said that if a human being attains the knowledge of soul in this life then it is the biggest achievement, because it is not necessary to get human life again. He told that only the person who sees God in all living beings achieves immortality. Brahma, God and soul are one and the same.
He urged people to try to know themselves – who am I, where have I come from and what is my goal. He said that this world is not just for enjoyment but for attaining God.
Scientific and social importance of solidarity: Padmashree Nivedita Bhide
Padmashree Nivedita Bhide, Trustee of Acharya Shankar Cultural Integration Trust, said that the soul is equally prevalent in everyone and this is the basis of unity. He said that the human body is also a beautiful example of unity, where despite having different parts, the consciousness remains one. Today, science, especially quantum physics and environmentalists have also started understanding the teachings of the Vedas.
Referring to the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, he said that the society should be molded according to the truth. Unity is the fundamental truth of existence. When humans move away from it, problems arise. He appealed to everyone to treat each other with respect and work towards uniting the society, not dividing it.