Geeta Bhavans to be established across Madhya Pradesh; 11,000 Shri Krishna devotees recite 15th chapter of Geeta
MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta is a unique and sacred scripture. CM was addressing the International Geeta Mahotsav at Ravindra Bhavan on Monday. He extended greetings to all citizens on Geeta Jayanti and said that the Geeta reminds us that the soul must ultimately merge with the Supreme.
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav formally inaugurated the International Geeta Mahotsav by lighting a ceremonial lamp amidst Vedic chants and offering a garland to the image of Lord Shri Krishna .
11,000 Shri Krishna devotees recited the 15th chapter of Geeta
In the presence of acharyas and saints, 11,000 Shri Krishna devotees, vaidik batuks and school students recited in unison the 15th chapter of the Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta. The collective chanting filled the entire atmosphere with spiritual energy. This unique confluence of faith, culture and technology presented the teachings of the Geeta in a new dimension and raised fresh awareness of the Geeta’s values in society.
CM took a group photograph with all the Geeta chanters. He said that on this sacred occasion of Geeta Jayanti, it feels as if Gopal Krishna himself is present with us.
Last year, 3,500 students set a remarkable record by reciting the Geeta together at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal. This year, an unprecedented record will be created as more than 3 lakh Geeta chanters across all 55 districts, 10 divisions and 313 development blocks of the state recite the 15th chapter.
Krishna himself came to Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain
CM said that even more than 5,000 years ago, India had institutional systems for students to study in gurukuls. Lord Shri Krishna himself came to the Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain, where he learned the four Vedas, all Upanishads, 64 art forms and 14 branches of knowledge. It was in this very ashram, on the sacred soil of Madhya Pradesh, that the immortal friendship of Krishna and Sudama was nurtured. Their bond reminds us to cherish our childhood companions and to extend quiet, selfless help to those in need.
Govt to develop all places sanctified by footsteps of Krishna as pilgrimage sites
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said the state government is developing every site associated with the leelas of Lord Shri Krishna as a pilgrimage centre. All places touched by the feet of the Lord are being linked under the concept of ‘Shri Shrikrishna Pathey’.
The Geeta Bhavans are being constructed in all urban local bodies of the state to meet the need for community spaces. The first such Geeta Bhavan, constructed at Rajwada in Indore, has been completed and is now being inaugurated.
For the first time at the International Geeta Mahotsav, an AI-based musical production, ‘Shrikrishna yan,’ is being staged, offering audiences a vivid and immersive experience of Lord Shri Krishna ’s divine life and teachings. Dance dramas by global Geeta organisations, the unique ‘Geeta on Wheels’ performance by differently abled artists and an attractive painting exhibition are among the key highlights of this year’s Geeta Jayanti celebrations.