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Moulana Mohammed Ali. This shrine commands respect from both muslims and non-muslims. I went to Maha bodhi temple where Lord Buddha who was born on a full moon day and attained Maha Nirvana also on a full moon day. I visited Takht Shri Harmandir Sahib, one of the holiest of five takht (in Patna City). It happens to be the birth place of Shri Guru Gobind Singhji. In all these places, I found great souls had propagated the philosophy of good life and above all these centres with multi religious environment provided a harmonious integrated ambience for the people to live in peace and happiness.
J&K Experience
Similar experience, I had in Jammu and Kashmir where I visited the Mata Vaishnav Devi Temple, where Goddesses Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati are venerated. The Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake which houses the holy relic of the Prophet inspired me and gave me divine feelings. Gompa (Budhist Monastery) at Leh, where I met venerable Kushok Bakula Rinpoche who was recognised by the 13th Dalai Lama as a reincarnation of Bakula Arhat. Gurudwara Shri Patthar Sahib, the jealous demon who threw stone on Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have turned into wax. In all these places I prayed for peace. When peace comes people will live in happiness.
Interaction at Orphanages
Another series of visits pertain to orphanages in various parts of the country namely Dakshineswar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeeth and Calcutta Muslim Girls Orphanage at Kolkata, Shraddhanand Mahilashram at Mumbai, Sivananda Ashram near Kancheepuram and Ramakrishna Mission, Chennai. These institutions are models of total integration of the society without regional and religious bias. They are attempting to mould the inmates as enlightened citizens through value based education. In some places the orphanages are so designed that it houses both orphan children and older parents. Both provide emotional support to each other.
Interaction with Students
I have also interacted with over four hundred thousand children of different age groups during my various visits. Every day at Rashtrapati Bhavan at least one group of children from some part of the country
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