Dev Samaj Mahotsav at Dev Samaj Head Office concludes

Chandigarh, December 17, 2024: The Dev Samaj Mahotsav being held at Dev Samaj Head Office, Sector 36-B, Chandigarh to observe the 174th Birth Anniversary celebrations of the founder of Dev Samaj, by Bhagwan DevAtma, concluded with bhajans, prayers and a pledge to follow the ideals laid down by tenets of Dev Samaj. The range of activities organized during the four day celebrations centred around daily discourses on social ethics and moral culture.

In keeping with the Dev Samaj teachings of undertaking socially beneficial initiatives, a mega blood donation camp in collaboration with PGIMER and Sukh Foundation was organized.  Prof Vipin Kaushal, MS & Head Dept. for Hospital Administration & Nodal Officer, Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (ROTTO- North), PGIMER Chandigarh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Also present were Dr Suchet Sachdev, Dept. of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER and Sanjay Kumar, DSP, Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI), Govt. of India as guests’ of honor. An Organ Donation Awareness Camp was also held. Volunteers from Dev Samaj institutions and members of the general public donated blood actively and many pledged their organs too. 100 units of blood were donated. Shriman Nirmal Singh Ji Dhillon, Member, Dev Samaj Managing Council congratulated the organizers and lauded the efforts of the donors who came forward to voluntarily participate in the noble cause.

Another highlight of the Mahotsav was a mahasabha initiated by Dr Agnese Dhillon, Secretary, Dev Samaj, on ‘Dev Jeewandhari Bhagwan Dev Atma’. The insightful lecture highlighted the teachings of founder of Dev samaj. She said, “The founder of Dev Samaj propagated the highest human values of truth and honesty with resilience despite the challenges posed by society. These virtues must be integrated into our lives so that we all can lead a purposeful existence.”

Another important discourse was on ‘Maanvata ko Bhagwan Dev Atma ki Aavshaykta’ by Shriman Ram Vilas Pandey. The speaker highlighted the importance of the relationship we have with our body and soul. It is essential to treat others with humility and respect and also one must withdraw from hurting and inflicting pain on others, said Shriman Ram Vilas.

Dr. Manoj Madan spoke on ‘Bhagwan Dev Atma Ek Adbhut Prerak’. In his discourse he stressed how the revered founder led an exemplary life and urged the gathering to utilize this life in serving others.

Bhajan singing and a play staged by the school students of Dev Samaj Modern School, New Delhi based on the theme “Dev Prabhavo ka Karishma” engaged the audience. A quiz competition was also part of the Mahotsav.

Notably, the Dev Samaj Mahotsav began on 14th December 2024 with a 'Pravesh Sabha' address by Shriman Jagdish Chand Bhardwaj. He welcomed the gathering and spoke about the importance of the Mahotsav. He then shed light on the humanitarian life led by Bhagwan Dev Atma.  He emphasized the significance of fostering scientific temperament as a foundation for holistic progress and societal advancement.