Dec
27
2019
Faith leaders and at-risk and marginalized citizens of India united for the Leave No One Behind Summit on the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India towards achieving #SDG6 in India. The goal of the consultation was to understand who is getting left behind in access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, to address the issues that cause them to be excluded, and to make sure that No One is Left Behind again! ...
The root problem is when we leave the One behind, because then we see separation. When we remember the One is in all, only then can we ensure everyone is included, welcomed and celebrated. This is what I shared at our wonderful #interfaith inauguration of the #LeaveNoOneBehind Summit at Parmarth Niketan. The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and #FANSA are uniting the delegates and interfaith leaders to work for clean and safe access to #water, #sanitation and #hygiene for all - not just the privileged...
On World Toilet Day, Pujya Swamiji inaugurates new toilets that the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance built in a Rishikesh school (just one of the dozens of Rishikesh schools we’ve built toilets for,) and encourages the children to not only use the toilet but to love the toilet and clean the toilet!!!...
स्वच्छता ही फोकस है Cleanliness should be the focus and the foundation of our lives. On this World Toilet Day, and on the Eve of World Children’s Day, let us remember that the world is one family, and our house must be kept clean for all to be serene. If you start with keeping your home clean, your village clean, then the whole nation too will be clean. If we keep the nation clean, we too will remain clean. From now on, let sanitation be our meditation until toilets become universally used...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji leads us to a special pledge during the auspicious day of Chhath Puja Festival (ancient Vedic festival) to join hands & commit ourselves to protect & preserve Mother Nature. ...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji leads a collective prayer & pledge to stay connected to Mother Earth and to serve in preserving and protecting Her during the sacred and divine Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh. ...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji inspires people across nations to work together for our planet, towards a Green India and a Green World! ...
During the very special Goverdhan Puja ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Niketan recently, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Munijii beautifully-shared how the holiday is a symbol of how Lord Krishna emphasized the importance of not only revering but protecting and preserving the natural creation. He shared, “Our mountains, our trees, our animals - all are part of divine creation.” Narrating the story associated with the celebrations He added, “When Lord Indra sent torrential rains to punish the people of Goverdhan for not worshipping Him, it was Lord Krishna and Mother Nature that protected...
During the festive holiday of Naraka Chaturdashi, Pujya Swamiji shared inspirational words about the environment and family values during this divine holiday. ...