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Daijiworld Media Network –Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Oct 8: The national campaign ‘Peace and Humanity’ conferred ‘Sadhbavana Samman’ awards on Shri Esha Vittaldas Swamiji of Kemaru Sandeepani Math and Fr John Fernandes, former head of Christianity Chair at Mangalore University.
The awards were conferred at town hall here on Friday October 7. Dr CP Habeeb Rehaman President of Unity Academy of Education along with other dignitaries and representatives of 'Peace and Humanity' honoured Swamiji and Fr Fernandes.
After receiving the felicitation, speaking on this occasion Swamiji said, “We should light the lamp of love, not the fire of jealousy. A true religio (Dharma) never preaches conflict against the others. But only the 'adharam' does it. Every soul is divine and potential. Violence can never win over peace. Peace is ultimate,”
“The organizers should extend their hands in helping the economically poor widows and provide them medical aid. Serving the humanity is equal to serving God. We should work towards saving the nature which is precious,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Fr Dr Jonh Fernandes said, “It is our duty and responsibility to serve the society without expecting the honour. Everyone should join the hands for the noble cause of peace and humanity.”
“I will continue my service as much as I can. Let us all work for humanity and peace in society.” he added.
Prasad Rai Kallimar, Mohammed Kunhi, Umar UH and others were present.