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Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat” published in AIR on 5th August 2022.
What is the News?
The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission at Dharampur in Gujarat.
About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.
Founded by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the organization works through 196 centers on five continents.
Who was Shrimad Rajchandra?
Shrimad Rajchandra (1867 – 1901) was a Jain poet, philosopher, scholar and reformer.
Honoured as Yugpurush, he gave the world a rich heritage that continues to guide generations of seekers, in a short span of 34 years.
He wrote a large number of philosophical poems including Atma Siddhi.
He is best known for his teachings on Jainism and his spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi.
