The 27th Mahasamadhi Day of the founder, Dr. Swami Rama was observed on 13 November 2022. Ms. Ritu Khanduri, Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Swami Ritavan Bharati, Dr. Mohan Swami, Shri Vikram Singh, Dr. Prakash Keshvaya, Dr. Renu Dhasmana, Dr. Susheela Sharma, Dr. SL Jethani, Dr. Ashok Deorari, Dr. Rajendra Dhobhal and Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed were also present on the occasion. Apart from the students, faculty and staff of SRHU, a large number of disciples of Swami Rama graced the occasion from India and abroad.
On the occasion, the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust conferred the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2022 to Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh-Ladakh. The award consists of rupees five lakhs, a gold medal and citation. Thirty-one employees of HIHT and SRHU were also awarded for their dedication to service. Many of them have been employed with the organisation for over two decades.
Dr. Vijay Dhasmana recalled the influence Swamiji had on his life as well as the lives of thousands. Dr. Dhasmana has been serving the vision and mission of his guru tirelessly and whole-heartedly, taking the organisation to greater heights year after year. He truly believed and followed Gurudev’s teaching of Love, Serve, Remember throughout and dedicated ourselves to the service of mankind. Gurudev’s commitment to healthcare, and promotion of medical education and research, has been an integral part of his vision for his motherland, Uttarakhand. He outlined the work of the organisation over the years and its plans for the future. The program was conducted by Dr. Jyoti Diwedi.
Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Vijendra Chauhan delivered the vote of thanks. Before that he invited all to partake in the bhandara for Guruji’s prasad.
