Ahead of the 146th birth anniversary of revered spiritual leader Sadhu TL Vaswani, a powerful wave of peace swept through Moshi-Pradhikaran. The Sadhu Vaswani International School (SVIS) orchestrated a significant peace rally that saw a massive turnout of 3,200 participants, setting a profound tone for the upcoming International Meatless Day on November 25.
A Diverse Gathering for a Common Cause
The rally's strength lay in its numbers and diversity. The core contingent consisted of 2,800 students and 400 staff members from the host, SVIS. Their ranks were bolstered by participants from numerous other educational institutions across the region, showcasing widespread community support. The collective voice included students from:
- Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir
- Intelligent Cadet International School
- Innovative World School
- B K Memorial School
- St Mira's Secondary School
- Academic Heights Public School
- Sikkibai Dharmani School
- Motilal Talera High School
- Ganesh International School
- Sindhu Vidya Bhavan
Inauguration and Inspirational Messages
The event was formally inaugurated by Didi Krishna Kumari, Head of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission. She passionately urged everyone to support the International Meatless Day campaign. Through insightful narratives, she reminded the attentive audience that choosing a diet free from meat is not merely a dietary choice but a meaningful act of peace that prevents harm to animals. Didi Krishna Kumari issued a compelling challenge to students and staff: to inspire at least one more person to embrace this compassionate practice, thereby amplifying the ripple effect of kindness.
Championing Compassion and Harmony
The rally's chief guest, actor Shubankar Ekbote, addressed the energetic crowd, focusing on the core theme of compassion. He emphasised integrating kindness into daily life, stating that true strength emanates from peace, not aggression. Ekbote encouraged the young participants, the future of society, to become ambassadors of harmony and to champion these values within their communities.
The impactful programme was skilfully anchored by Rahul Kshirsagar and organised under the dedicated guidance of SVIS principal Aarti Patil. This large-scale mobilization successfully highlighted the enduring legacy of Sadhu TL Vaswani, transforming his birth anniversary into a dynamic platform for promoting non-violence, conscious living, and universal peace through the simple yet powerful pledge of a meatless day.
