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VP Radhakrishnan Hails Sri Sakthi Amma's 50-Year Legacy of Service & Spirituality

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sri Sakthi Amma at Sripuram, Vellore, marking 50 years of the spiritual leader's journey. He highlighted the temple's sanctity, noted by visits from former and current Presidents of India, and praised extensive charitable works like scholarships, water projects, and daily food service. The VP also commended massive tree-planting initiatives at Sripuram, aligning them with national environmental goals. He emphasized that true spirituality is manifested through love, compassion, and service to society, describing Sri Sakthi Amma as a contemporary luminary who embodies this principle.

Key Points: VP Celebrates Sri Sakthi Amma's Golden Jubilee, Lauds Social Service

  • Golden Jubilee of spiritual journey
  • Charitable & educational initiatives
  • Massive environmental plantation drive
  • Spirituality defined as service
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VP Radhakrishnan participates in Sri Sakthi Amma Golden Jubilee celebrations in Vellore

Vice President Radhakrishnan joins Sri Sakthi Amma's 50-year celebrations, praising charitable works, environmental efforts, and the fusion of spirituality with social service.

"There is no greater penance than love. - Subramania Bharati, cited by VP Radhakrishnan"

New Delhi, January 3

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday participated in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Sakthi Amma at Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and expressed his immense happiness at being part of the occasion marking 50 years of Sri Sakthi Amma's spiritual journey, according to the Vice President's Secretariat.

The Vice President said that the sanctity and spiritual eminence of the Sripuram Golden Temple are reflected in the visits of former Presidents of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Ram Nath Kovind, and more recently, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who visited the temple last month.

According to the release, emphasising Sri Sakthi Amma's commitment to dharma, the Vice President said that his guidance extends beyond spirituality to comprehensive social service.

He lauded the wide range of charitable activities undertaken at Sripuram, including scholarships for students pursuing higher education, provision of drinking water in water-scarce regions, long-standing initiatives such as distributing bicycles to students, and the daily annadanam programme that serves food to thousands.

He described these initiatives as noble services rendered in the true spirit of devotion.

The Vice President further noted that more than 50,000 trees have been planted within the Sripuram campus, and several lakh saplings have been planted on the nearby Kailasagiri hills.

He termed this a monumental contribution to Mother Earth and humanity and a strong reinforcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's environmental conservation initiatives. He added that protecting the environment is itself a form of divine service.

Emphasising that true spirituality lies not merely in ritual worship but in love, compassion, and service to fellow human beings, the Vice President cited the words of poet Subramania Bharati, who said, "There is no greater penance than love."

He observed that loving and serving society constitutes the highest form of spiritual discipline.

The Vice President described Sri Sakthi Amma as a great spiritual luminary of the present age, who exemplifies the principle of "Love is Divine" through his life and actions, nurturing righteousness and spiritual consciousness across society.

Earlier in the day, the Vice President performed darshan at the Sri Narayani Temple, Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He prayed to Goddess Lakshmi for peace, prosperity, and happiness for all.

- ANI

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Arjun K
The environmental work mentioned is commendable. Planting lakhs of saplings is a real service to the planet. Glad the VP linked it to the broader national mission. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While it's good to acknowledge spiritual leaders, I hope the focus remains on their social service and not just symbolism. The scholarships and bicycles for students are the real achievements here.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US, it's fascinating to see the blend of spirituality, environmentalism, and social service in one place. The Sripuram Temple's work seems holistic. Would love to visit someday.
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Vikram M
True spirituality is indeed in service. Bharati's quote says it all. When leaders highlight this essence, it sends a powerful message to society. More power to such institutions.
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Karthik V
Providing drinking water in scarce regions is a godsend for many villages. This is the kind of development work that changes lives on the ground. Kudos to all the volunteers involved.

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