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Acharya Masetti eagerly anticipates PM Modi’s visit to Brazil, hoping he will bless their ashram. The spiritual leader highlights Brazil’s growing interest in Indian traditions, with thousands studying Vedic teachings. His Vishwa Vidya Gurukulam trains students in Sanskrit, yoga, and Vedanta. Modi’s Brazil trip follows his historic Argentina visit ahead of the BRICS Summit.

Key Points: Acharya Masetti Hopes PM Modi Visits Brazil Ashram During BRICS Tour

  • Acharya Masetti prepares for PM Modi’s visit to discuss Vedic studies
  • Brazil’s Vishwa Vidya Gurukulam trains future spiritual teachers
  • Over 2,000 students engage in online Vedic learning
  • Indian spiritual traditions gain strong acceptance in Brazil
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It would be a dream if he visits our ashram: Padma Shri Acharya Masetti ahead of PM Modi's Brazil visit

Padma Shri Acharya Masetti eagerly awaits PM Modi’s Brazil visit, discussing Vedic studies and spiritual ties between India and Brazil.

"It would be a dream if the Prime Minister would visit our ashram and bless us. – Acharya Jonas Masetti"

Rio de Janeiro, July 5

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his five-nation tour, making his way from Argentina to Brazil, Padma Shri awardee and spiritual teacher Yogi Acharya Jonas Masetti expressed excitement over his upcoming interaction with the PM.

“In the next few days, I am going to meet Prime Minister Modi and we are going to do a reception with him and probably going to exchange views on how Vedic studies can be seen in better ways for the youth. How we can show that Vedic tradition can contribute to the Western pursuit of life,” Acharya Masetti said in a heartfelt statement, ahead of the meeting.

He also expressed hope that the Prime Minister would visit his spiritual centre in Brazil. “It would be a dream if the Prime Minister would visit our ashram and bless us,” he told IANS.

Acharya Masetti, who has been a key figure in spreading Indian spiritual traditions, shared insights into the growing acceptance of Indian culture in Brazil.

“It’s very nice to see that Brazil is open to spirituality, especially the kind that comes from India. There are many cultural similarities, and people here receive it as a great blessing, not as a religious pursuit, but as something spiritual and deeply profound,” he observed.

Reflecting on his work, he said, “The work in Brazil started 12 years ago, and it has been one year since we inaugurated Vishwa Vidya Gurukulam on the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister last year.”

The ashram now offers a long-term residential program: “We have eight students enrolled in a long-term course, preparing to become teachers. They will stay here for three years and have already completed one year."

"Additionally, we have around 2,000 to 3,000 students who study online and visit the ashram occasionally,” he noted.

“Yoga and Vedanta, they do practice. Students here practice yoga, do puja, learn Sanskrit and speak Sanskrit as well,” he added, highlighting the depth of Indian spiritual education being embraced in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday, was warmly welcomed by the Indian community. His visit to Argentina is the first bilateral trip by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 57 years. After concluding engagements in Argentina, he will head to Brazil for the BRICS 2025 Summit, his fourth visit to the country.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope the government is equally focused on preserving our own gurukul system in India. Many traditional schools here struggle for funding while we celebrate those abroad.
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Aman W
Amazing to see Sanskrit being taught in Brazil! Our PM's visits always open new doors for Indian culture. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who visited this ashram last year, I can say Brazilians genuinely connect with Indian spirituality. The morning yoga sessions by the river are magical! Hope PM Modi gets to experience this.
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Karthik V
Cultural diplomacy at its best! But I wonder - are we presenting a balanced view of Indian traditions? The article only mentions vedic studies and yoga. What about our rich musical, artistic and philosophical traditions?
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Nisha Z
So heartwarming to see our culture being embraced globally! The fact that Brazilian students are learning Sanskrit and doing puja shows the universal appeal of our traditions. More such exchanges please!

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