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15 News India Times January 7, 2022 A noble and exemplary life full of integrity, service and devotion calls for more than just festivities. Such a life is fit to be revered and honored. Join us, and be inspired through engaging programs throughout 2022 on the occasion of … 2022 A Year Of Celebrations LEARN MORE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Watch Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 100th Birthday Celebration A virtual immersive experience on YouTube na.BAPS.org/socialmedia WHO WAS PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ? @BAPS Stay connected to activities from BAPS centers worldwide as well as His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s travels through these social media platforms. @BAPSCharities A global charity of volunteers who selflessly drive multiple humanitarian efforts, dedicating a portion of their lives, in the service of others. @BAPSBetterLiving BAPS Better Living digital and social media platforms provide thought- provoking content to help live a more mindful, balanced and harmonious life. https://youtu.be/gSaTBG3tByk Revered as a unique and rare holy soul of India, HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the universally loved and respected spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Born on December 7, 1921, in Chansad, Gujarat, India, he grew up to be the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. At 18, he renounced the world, embracing the strict ascetic life of a Swaminarayan Sadhu, and was named Narayanswarupdas Swami. In 1950, his guru, Shastriji Maharaj, recognized his innate spirituality and appointed him as the president (Pramukh) of BAPS, hence he was known as ‘Pramukh Swami’. Upon the firm foundations laid by his gurus, he spread the universal messages and activities of BAPS worldwide. He traveled in India and abroad to strengthen morality and spirituality, inspiring people through personal counseling, letters or telephone. He built over 1,100 temples in India, North America, UK, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East, which serve as perennial sources of spiritual inspiration, social harmony, and humanitarian services. Moreover, he created the magnificent Swaminarayan Akshardham Mahamandirs in Gandhinagar and New Delhi, which enlighten millions of visitors on India’s ancient culture, traditions, and values. However, what touched countless people, including political, social, and spiritual leaders across race, religion, and region, was Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s personal humility, simplicity, integrity, spirituality, and universality. For more information: pramukhswami.org