Raj Sadosh/Abohar.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited BAPS Mandir at Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by Aseem Raja Mahajan, Joint Secretary for Gulf Affairs, and Ambassador Sanjay Sudhir. He was welcomed with a sanctified garland by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Head of the Mandir.
Misri was spellbound by The Fairy Tale, an immersive experience that creatively conveys universal values of harmony, mutual respect, and cultural understanding through vibrant storytelling and historical reflections.
Swami Brahmavihari unfolded the profound symbolism woven into the Harmony Dome, illuminating its spiritual essence and universal message of harmony between the Divine and Humankind.
The Foreign Secretary said, “I have had a thousand blessings today. This is not just a building; it is an expression of faith, beliefs, and ideas that are transcendental. The Mandir unites not just different streams of faith but the entire humanity. It is miraculous...my mind and heart are overflowing...it is a mandir deserving of the greatest accolades...and will be spoken about for generations. People may think it is for religion, but it is something for the world, for humanity, for our universal existence....It is a Mandir every Indian must visit.”
Misri said that each aspect of the mandir evoked deep reflections in him, unravelling layers of thoughtful symbolism with its ornate craftsmanship. Within the sanctum of the mandir, he offered reverent prayers at the seven inner shrines and paused in contemplative homage to the visionary guidance and spiritual legacy of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
The Foreign Secretary said, “I have had a thousand blessings today. This is not just a building; it is an expression of faith, beliefs, and ideas that are transcendental. The Mandir unites not just different streams of faith but the entire humanity. It is miraculous...my mind and heart are overflowing...it is a mandir deserving of the greatest accolades...and will be spoken about for generations. People may think it is for religion, but it is something for the world, for humanity, for our universal existence....It is a Mandir every Indian must visit.”
He offered earnest prayers for the enduring prosperity, visionary leadership and friendship of both India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.