Tribute to Maharshi Mahesh Yogi at 108th Anniversary

Bhubaneswar (KCN Bureau): The 108th birth anniversary of the renowned saint Maharshi Mahesh Yogi was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Maharshi College of Natural Law, Shaheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar. The event commenced at 10 a.m. with guests offering floral garlands to the statue of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi followed by the Guru Parampara Pujan.The programme was presided over by Dr. Lokanath Parida, Principal of the college. Distinguished guests including representatives from the Maharshi Public School Group and Dr. Pabitra Mohan Samantaray, Chairman of the International Vedic Foundation and a prime disciple of Maharshi graced the occasion. Dr. Samantaray spoke extensively about Maharshi’s philosophy, Transcendental Meditation, the TM Siddhi Programme and Vedic science.
Senior TM teacher and yoga expert Ashok Kumar Sahu educated the teachers, staff and students on Transcendental Meditation techniques propagated by Maharshi. A Gayatri Yagna was conducted by Pandit Khagapati Upadhyay for world peace and the enlightenment of Maharshi’s immortal soul.The event saw participation from various notable personalities including EDUNOM Delhi Director Lambodar Raut, Head of Soochana TV Bijay Kumar Das, representatives of Odia Daily Paryabekhyak and Snehaprava Nayak and The Kalinga Chronicle Sub-Editor Priyabrat Nayak.Senior staff members of the college, including Professors Jyortimai Dash, Lilakshi Panda, Manasi Pattnaik, Urmi Devi, Madhusmita Mohanty, Mihir Ranjan Sharan, Surendra Bhuyan, Srimant Kumar Barik, Ashutosh Tripathi, Umesh Chandra Pradhan, Saisaran Mohapatra, Prashant Kumar Mishra, Dibakar Nayak, Divyanarayan Pradhan and Tapan Mohanty actively participated in the celebrations.The programme was skillfully conducted by senior assistant and meditation teacher Murali Dhar Sahu.The event was a fitting tribute to the life and teachings of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, leaving a profound impact on all attendees.