Governor Lauds Gandhi’s Ideals
Hyderabad: The spirit of Mahatma Gandhi was revived at Raj Bhavan during the ‘Jaya Ho Mahatma’ Gandhi Jayanti celebrations on Tuesday. Organized by Sarvodaya International Trust, the event featured music, dance and reflections on Gandhi’s teachings, creating an atmosphere filled with patriotic and spiritual passion.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who attended as the chief guest, said Gandhi’s message of peace and compassion remains vital in today’s divided world. “If people understood the meaning of Bhajans and hymns associated with Gandhi, they would appreciate his philosophy of respect and love for all,” he said.
The festival choristers, a multi-faith choir, performed Gandhi’s favorite hymns, ‘Intent is Light’ and ‘Sleeps With Me’, revealing their meaning and relevance. Deepti, one of the artists, said the meeting was deeply moved by the commentary, especially the reflection on Gandhi: “Because the evening and the day are so spent.”
Kuchipudi dancer Deepika Reddy presented a thematic ballet, ‘Jaya Ho Mahatma’It depicts Gandhi’s journey through evocative choreography and a lede of scenes from his life.
Aruna Bahuguna, IPS (retd) recalled Gandhi’s belief that “if we are to achieve true peace, we must start with children” and thanked the governor for his inspiring message to the young audience.
AK Khan, IPS (RETD), Chairman of Sarvodaya International Trust, spoke about the ongoing activities of the trust in promoting Gandhian ideals.
