Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi launches book dedicated to Swami Pragyananandji at the Kumbh Mela

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Last Updated : Feb 15 2019 | 1:45 PM IST

Famous industrialist and philanthropist Dinesh Shahra's book, 'Simplicity & Wisdom' was launched at Parmarth Ashram in the ongoing Kumbh Mela. The book is dedicated to Late eminent Vedanti Swami Pragananandji. The book was formally launched by Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal, and Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Head of Parmarth Ashram. Also, present on the occasion were Chief Administrator of Mela N. Sawant, Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) Arun Tondon, DIG K.P. Singh and many other dignitaries.

The book is primarily aimed at offering saintly wisdom and guidance to lead a content and happy life.

"Kumbh Mela is a symbol of learning and spirituality. Being the world's largest peaceful gathering of humanity, it is not just a place to take a holy dip in the confluence of rivers. Intellectual discourses and company of spiritual masters, truly make this place humanity's greatest heritage", said Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal.

"I make it a point to be a part of initiatives that aim to popularize India's traditional wisdom," he added.

"Kumbh Mela has special cultural and spiritual significance. Vedantic thought reiterates the need to 'move on' in life to discover your true potential. The wisdom of Vedanta can simplify even the most complicated challenges of life. Simplicity & Wisdom as a book can serve the purpose of being a ready reckoner to rely on, to deal with complex emotional challenges of our day-to-day life", said Swami Chidanand ji.

"Wisdom of spiritual Masters like Late Guru Swami Pragyananand ji is a heritage of entire humanity. I am privileged to be the means to bring it in public space by the medium of this book. Through this book, my objective is to help promote Vedantic wisdom and thus simplify life's most complex challenges", said Dinesh Shahra, Eminent Industrialist & Philanthropist. This story is provided by BusinessWireIndia.

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First Published: Feb 15 2019 | 1:13 PM IST

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