The Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) celebrated the 24th Mahasamadhi Anniversary of its Founder HH Dr Swami Rama on 13th November 2020, who laid the foundation of HIHT in the year 1989. This year the Mahasamadhi Diwas was celebrated with simplicity due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
On arrival, the Honorable Chief Guest, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Abhishek Chaitanya Giri ji, Jagadguru, Sanyaas Ashram first paid his obeisance to Swami Rama at Swami Rama Centre, the place where Swamiji took mahasamadhi, by offering flower petals.
Best Employee Awards were presented to 21 employees for contributing with excellence in their designated fields followed by felicitation of Swamiji’s disciples for their continued support to his vision.
Swami Sachidanand Bharti, pioneer of “Paani Raakho Aandolan” was bestowed with the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2020 consisting of a gold medal, citation and a cash award of rupees five lakhs in recognition of his excellent efforts in social development.
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Abhishek Chaitanya Giri ji, on this occasion said that Swami Rama Himalayan University is a center for spirituality, health and education at the same time. He added that the words “Love, Serve, Remember” represent the motto given to us by HH Swami Rama in the year 1989. Since then, the Institute has now grown into a huge banyan tree offering its services to mankind in the sphere of health, education, philanthropy and livelihood in the region; especially for the underprivileged. SRHU is an institution where the doctors, nurses, engineer and management students acquire knowledge under one roof. He called upon all the students to unite for the development of the nation.
Dr Vijay Dhasmana, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor delivered the welcome address sharing his thoughts and experiences with Swamiji. On this occasion, he said that higher education is effective only if it can prevent migration and provide employment in its own realm, hence the University is encouraging youth towards self-employment model.
Over 3,000 packed lunches as prasad were distributed amongst all. The mahasamadhi celebration finally came to an end with a vote of thanks by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr V Chauhan.
