PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ - IN THE EYES & WORDS OF OTHERS:
As I found them reading (source): http://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheCurrentSpiritualGuru-PramukhSwamiMaharaj/InTheirWords.aspx“When I met Shri Pramukh Swami Maharaj I got the feeling of meeting a spiritually mature soul. My short contact with him was enough to know that he is an embodiment of spiritual love, humility and simplicity. He loves all. Therefore, he gets love from all and in abundance.”
Acharyashri Vibudhesh Tirthji Maharaj
“Swamiji connects. He connects with others and everyone around him. He works through connectivity. That is why he has been able to bring peace and harmony and so many people together. I saw in his eyes that he is a man who has not come ahead by eclipsing others. He has come forward by always placing others before him.”
Bill Clinton, Former President of the United States of America
“He is doing great work and may he be supremely successful in achieving his goal of curing and creating peace in this world.”
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
“As a journalist, I'm used to searching people through their eyes. When I encountered Swamiji's eyes, I found them honest, trusting, intelligent, and above all comforting…. At 75, most people reflect upon the money and status they have acquired. But today, Swamiji has no money, but the wealth of devotion he has, and the respect he has earned, no one can amass that wealth.”
Ronald Patel, Former Managing Editor of the Philadephia Inquirer; Pulitzer Prize Winner (1993)
“Spiritual progress and liberation can only be attained in the company of a God-realized sadhu. Pramukh Swami Maharaj is that God-realized sadhu.”
Pujya Swami Chinmayanandji, Chinmaya Mission
“He thinks nothing of himself. He is just the means. God works through Pramukh Swami Maharaj.”
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Divya Jivan Sangh, Rishikesh
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life is an extraordinary example of love and harmony. If the entire nation and world were to take his cue and live by those standards, it would solve all of our problems. He has sacrificed in the true sense.”
Acharya Mahapragnaji, Jain Acharya, Terapanth
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life is an example of spiritual beauty. That beauty shines throughout India and the world as he continues to guide mankind on the path to spirituality. He loves unconditionally and forgives. Revenge and vengeance are never to be seen in his life.”
Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s selfless love and humility have touched my heart.”
HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
“I feel a very strong and divine aura in his presence. I feel at peace in his presence. I forget about all my worries and difficulties. He truly loves people unconditionally. People’s problems become his problems. I see it in him.”
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
“You are safeguarding Indian culture. You are culturally, morally, and socially changing our country. You have inspired some of the nation’s greatest engineers, technologists, scientists, and philosophers to give back to the community. Only God can inspire them. He inspires them through you.”
Gyani Zail Singh, Former President of India
“I had the fortune to meet Pramukh Swami Maharaj ten years ago. I was impressed then and I am impressed now. I experience spirituality like never before. It is unique. Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s spirit of social reform is living through Pramukh Swami Maharaj.”
Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
“Swamiji, future generations will appreciate you. All of mankind will appreciate your work.”
Justice Y.K. Sabarwal, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is different. There is no doubt about his work. It rises above the rest. This is not specific to India, it is known all over the world. He is the walking and talking form of India’s spirituality and morality.”
Lal Krishna Advani, Former Deputy Prime Minister of India
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj has given so much to mankind. It is indescribable. I have gained so much from his darshan. Bhagwan Shri Krishna states in the Bhagavad Gita that he always manifests in different ages. Today, he is present through Pramukh Swami Maharaj.”
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, Former Indian High Commissioner in the United Kingdom
“Despite being the President of BAPS, I have seen Pramukh Swami Maharaj perform menial seva in Sarangpur. He doesn’t have the slightest trace of ego. He sees God in all.”
Justice B.J. Diwan, Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court
“No emperor, king, or government can create such a marvel. Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi is one of the contemporary Seven Wonders of the World. In fact, it is the best. This is one of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s miracles.”
D.R. Karthikeyan, Director General, National Human Rights Commission
“I have met him a few times, and each time I experience peace. Very few people’s presence can give you that feeling. It is a feeling of spiritual elevation. What surprises me is his ability to motivate and inspire so many people.”
Dr. R. Chidambaram, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is ultimate divinity.”
Sudarshan Birla , Birla Industries
“Along with his spiritual activities, Pramukh Swami Maharaj has contributed a lot to society through his social initiatives. His work is immeasurable. I bow my head in reverence to his contributions to mankind.”
Ramakrishna Bajaj, Bajaj Group of Industries
“Oh! What a humble man, what a divine man! I'm yet to see such people in abundance. One of the very rare souls that our country has seen. One of the most impressive men I have met in my life. Pramukh Swami is very dedicated, very spiritually high.”
Swami Atmanand, Ramkrishna Mission
"The work of the sadhus and volunteers is truly praiseworthy. Our Pramukh Swamiji has inspired them. This in itself is strength for us, because the strength of India originates from the actions of our sages and voices of our saints."
Chandra Shekhar, Former Prime Minister of India
"In India there are many sadhus, many spiritual heads. They all are worshipful. But the name of Pramukh Swami sits at the top. He has, in the capital of England - a king in the age of empires - created a Himalaya of Hinduism, a Mandir which has overwhelmed everyone."
Pujya Acharya Dharmendraji, Panchkhand Pithadhishwar, Hindu Scholar and Religious Leader
"A true sadhu is one in whom there is a confluence of virtues like gnan, bhakti and selfless service. We have an ideal example before us - Pramukh Swami Maharaj. In this beautiful creation of the mandir we see the stupendous efforts of Swamiji and his devotees. It reflects the guru bhakti of the devotees. This mandir is not only for Indians but also for the progress and elevation of the local people. There is no doubt it will open the horizons of life and inspire progress in this country."
H.H. Swamishri Tejomayanandji, President, Chinmaya Mission
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the unparalleled spiritual crown jewel of this nation. When such a sadhu manifests, the whole of humanity is uplifted.”
Pujya Varad Yatiraj Jeer Swami, Ramanujacharya Sampraday, Shri Perabudur
“We are all waiting for someone else to come along and lead Indian culture. By God’s grace we have attained such a person. His name is Pramukh Swami Maharaj. If we want to unite India, it will be possible under the leadership of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. He is not just the leader of the Swaminarayan Sampraday or the Hindu dharma. He is a leader among men.”
Jain Acharya Muni Sushilkumarji, World Fellowship of Religions
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is a sadhu loved by all. He is very simple and as light as a flower. He has surrendered himself to God. He has no weight on his head.”
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation
“God speaks through Pramukh Swami Maharaj. He is leading countless [people] to progress on the path to spirituality. Based on the authorities of the shastras, worshipping him is like worshipping God.”
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Hawaii, USA
“He never wants recognition. I see an innocent and humble sadhu. I admire him. I greatly admire him.”
Pujya Swami Jitatmanandji, Vice Chairman, Ramakrishna Mission
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is transforming society. He is free of desires for recognition, lust and wealth. The fact that hundreds of youth are following his footsteps and dedicating their lives to serve society is one of the greatest miracles.”
Pujya Chinna Jeeyar Swami, Ramanujacharya Sampraday
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is a great inspiration. He is calm and serene, yet is able to motivate thousands. “
Pujya Swami Dayanand Saraswatiji, Founder, Arsha Vidyalaya Gurukulum
“Swamishri is an ideal guru. He is always available to spiritually guide his devotees. He knows the ancestry of these devotees and he takes deep interest in their personal lives. He answers all their letters. He satisfies them. There is a deep and direct bond between him and his disciples.”
Pujya Bodhinatha Veylanswami, Himalayan Academy, Hawaii, USA
“I felt like I was meeting God. He is very humble and very loving. I wonder how he has been able to do such amazing work and yet be so simple. I shouldn’t be wondering because God works through simplicity. I have been deeply touched by Pramukh Swami Maharaj.”
Pujya Swami Nikhilanandji, Chinmaya Mission
“Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the true form of humility, spirituality, and culture. Everyone that meets him is spellbound by his unequivocal humility.”
Pujya Mahant Avaidyanathji, Gorakshapithadhish, Gorakhpur
