Gorakhpur, September 11: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that expressing deep sense of appreciation towards the doer is the first ‘sanskar’ or culture of “Sanatan Dharma”. It has been established in the knowledge philosophy of Indian wisdom that there must be a feeling of gratitude towards whoever has contributed to us, society and the nation in life.
Chief Minister Yogi was paying homage to Mahant Avaidyanath on the death anniversary of Mahant Digvijay Nath ji Maharaj on Thursday (Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi), the last day of the weekly tribute ceremony organized on the occasion of the 56th death anniversary of Mahant Digvijay Nath ji Maharaj and the 11th death anniversary of Mahant Avaidyanath ji Maharaj.
Explaining the main quote of the dialogue between Lord Hanuman and Mainak Parvat in the Ramayana period, “कृते च प्रतिकर्तव्यमेष धर्मः सनातन “, Chief Minister said that this feeling is found only in Sanatan. In the tradition of Sanatan, the entire Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is dedicated to express gratitude towards ancestors. The weekly event in the holy memory of the revered Mahants of Goraksha Peeth is also a dimension of gratitude.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while remembering his grandfather, late Mahant Digvijay Nath and Gurudev late Mahant Avaidyanath, said that the two Mahants remained committed to the interests of “Sanatan Dharma” and India on every issue related to society, nation and public life. The values and ideals of Sanatan Dharma, education, service and nationalism established by Mahant Digvijay Nath were imbibed and taken forward by Mahant Avaidyanath. For these values and ideals, for the country and religion, the two Mahants remained dedicated throughout their lives. Both always gave priority to the country and religion. Goraksha Peeth is still following the path shown by them.