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2014
A Compendium of Foundation Day Lectures

Sadhu Shri Brahmavicharidas Swami Ji
International PRO, BAPS

ॐ नमः ी यितराजाय िववेकान सूरये

स द सुख पाय ािमने तापहा रणे
Respected Dasharathbhai, my dear friend, and Vice-chancellor
of this esteemed university, as well as Professor Shah and
esteemed faculty members of this excellent institution, I extend
my heartfelt greetings to all of you. This university holds a special
place in our hearts for various reasons, and it is a pleasure to be in
your esteemed presence today.

Before I delve into the thoughts I wish to share regarding Swami
Vivekananda and the upcoming initiative we aspire to undertake
with your valuable cooperation, allow me to express my
admiration for this institution. My previous visits have left a
lasting impression, and there are several aspects that have drawn
my attention.

One significant reason is Dasharathbhai himself, whose
educational qualifications and leadership in various enterprises
are well-known to all of us. I have visited self-managed
institutions across India on numerous occasions, and it is not
often that we find scholars actively involved in the management
aspect. Here, Dasharathbhai, your active participation and
remarkable leadership are truly commendable. I must also
acknowledge the presence of Sharmaji, a mentor with impressive
academic qualifications, and equally importantly, a genuine
concern for life skills-a rare combination indeed.

I would like to draw your attention to example within our own
country – the exemplary Vikram Sahara Bhai. His story is one of
inspiration and a testament to the potential within our nation.
Additionally, I would like to highlight the approach adopted by
Max Plan Institutes in Germany, renowned for producing the
highest number of Nobel laureates in technology. Their key
philosophy revolves around identifying the right individuals
behind an initiative with man centric approach. If a person with

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