Pejawar Swamiji honoured on completion of 80 yrs of ascetic life

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Nov 30, 2017: Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt who has completed 80 years of attaining Sanyasa or ascetic life, was felicitated at a function held at the Rajangana of the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt on November 29, Wednesday.

 

The function was presided over by Lokayukta Justice P Vishwanath Shetty. Speaking on the occasion he lauded the services of the Pejawar seer towards the religious field and the society. On corruption, Justice Shetty said  only the institution of Lokayukta cannot do it but the same  could be achieved  when efforts are made to build a good society.

Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde who was the chief guest said the concept of ’Sanyasa’ was India’s great gift to the world.

Pejawar seer in his address  while referring to the message of Bhagavad Gita said  the Gita has advised mankind to discharge responsibilities honestly.  The objective of religious heads is Dharma Prasara  and also to serve the society, This I have been doing to the  best of my capacity, he added.

Former principal of Poorna Prajna Vidya Peetha, Bengaluru  A  Haridas Bhat delivered the felicitation address.