Vrindavan: On the completion of 25 years of Rashtra Raksha Sutra Bandhan Yatra, which gave the message of respect, gratitude and intimacy towards the brave soldiers deployed on the borders of the country, a grand Silver Jubilee Mahotsav was organized at Sanvid Gurukulam, Vrindavan. Padma Vibhushan Sadhvi Ritambhara had a dignified presence in the program, while the divine presence of Swami Parmanand Giri Maharaj enhanced the beauty of the function.
Blessings of Swami Parmanand Giri Maharaj
On this occasion, Swami Parmanand Giri Maharaj appreciated the service work being done by Sanvid Gurukulam and Vatsalya Gram in the field of society, nation and culture. He said that the efforts being made towards education, values, service and nation building are highly praiseworthy. He wished both the service projects a bright future and blessed them to take them forward continuously.
Sadhvi Ritambhara described Rashtra Raksha Sutra as a symbol of India's glorious tradition, patriotism and emotional unity. He said that this is not just a thread, but a thread of close bond between the brave soldiers protecting the country's borders and the countrymen.
Importance of 25 years journey
He said that the journey of 25 years of Rashtra Raksha Sutra is not just a journey of any event, but a resolve of the daughters of the country to strengthen the feeling of respect, gratitude and brotherhood towards the brave soldiers guarding the nation. The spirit of service, values, sacrifice and patriotism is inherent in this campaign. He called for carrying forward this glorious tradition and taking it to the masses.
Defense sources collected twice the target
Under the Rashtra Raksha Sutra Bandhan Yatra, a resolution was taken to collect 1,11,000 Raksha Sutras from across the country this year. Due to the widespread public support the campaign received, almost twice the target was received. A total of 2,17,848 Raksha Sutras were received from different areas of the country. These Raksha Sutras were dedicated as a symbol of reverence and respect for the brave soldiers dedicated to the defense of the nation. At the same time, 72 schools of Mathura-Vrindavan also participated in this campaign and dedicated Raksha Sutras.
Cultural presentations of girl students
In the function, the students of Sanvid Gurukulam gave captivating cultural presentations based on patriotism, bravery and dedication towards the motherland. The patriotic dance performances enthralled the people present and spread the energy of patriotism in the entire atmosphere. Swami Jyotirmayanand, Swami Chit Prakashanand, Sakshi Chetna Didi, Divya Chetna Didi, Shiromani Didi, Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad Vice President Shailjakant Mishra, Rajeev Gupta, Major General Prithi Singh and GLA University Vice Chancellor Narayan Das Agarwal and other dignitaries were present in the program.
determination to continue the tradition
In the Silver Jubilee Festival, it was resolved to continue this glorious tradition of Rashtra Raksha Sutra Bandhan Yatra in future also. Speakers said that Rashtra Raksha Sutra is an unbreakable bond of love, trust, respect and gratitude that reaches from the hearts of the daughters of India to the soldiers standing as sentinels on the borders. This journey, which has been going on for 25 years, embodies the spirit of Indian culture in which the entire nation stands like a family with its protectors.