First Gita Conference conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 05 2021:
The Divine Life Society, Manipur State Coordinating Committee organised the '1st Gita Conference-2021' at the Chingmerong residence of Dr Sinam Rajen Singh here Sunday.
The conference was organised as meet-and-greet for the 70 members of the WhatsApp group 'Online Gita Class-Gita Paminnaba'.
Divine Life Society, Manipur spokesperson K Brajamani Sharma; Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Imphal District secretary T Shanti (Gita Premi) and Sanskrit Bharti, Manipur Prant director L Saratchandra Sharma attended the event as presidium members.
Speaking at the event, Conference host Dr Sinam Rajen informed that the 'Gita Paminnaba' WhatsApp group was formed by Divine Life Society, Manipur State Co-ordinating Committee general secretary Rajkumar Radhamohon on April 19 .
The online Gita recitation and discussion has now reached the 9th Adhyay of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, thus greatly benefiting those Gita enthusiasts.
Dr Rajen continued that he is fortunate to be able to read the Gita before his life comes to an end.
He then said that other Gita enthusiasts can avail the benefits of the WhatsApp group without spending any money.
The other presidium members stated that it is important to discuss Brahmasastra to uphold dharma in the society, while stressing the need for adhering to its principles.
During the event, the gathering read the 15th Adhyay, Dhyanam and Mahatyaga of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, while students of Gita recited three Shlokas each.
A 'Gita quiz' for Gita Prepus was also conducted to mark the occasion.