The Adani Group and ISKCON have recently joined hands for the mahaprasad seva at the Pragyagraj Maha Kumbh. The mahaprasad seva will be offered during the entire span of the Maha Kumbh Mela which will be held from 13th January to 26th February. It will be distributed at 40 places in the Maha Kumbh area. Over 2,500 volunteers will be involved in the entire process. This highlights the Adani Group’s commitment towards social responsibility. With this step, the Adani Group will be able to extend its support to those people who have been devoting themselves to offering seva to God. With this step, the Adani Group will also find it easier to win back the trust of the people post the Adani SEBI controversies.
The Adani Group Joins Hands With ISKON To Provide Free Meals To The Devotees:
The Adani Group and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness have recently joined hands to offer meals to the devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela which will be held at Prayagraj this year. This mahaprasad seva will be offered for the complete duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela. In order to thank ISKCON for this initiative, the chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, has met Guru Prasad Swami who is the chairman of the ISKCON governing body committee. Gautam Adani has also talked about ISKCON’s support in offering the mahaprasad seva.
Gautam Adani mentioned that the Kumbh is a sacred place of seva and every devotee gets involved in the event for offering seva to God. He considers it to be his good fortune that he is able to become a part of the Mahaprasad seva event and offer his service to the devotees at the Maha Kumbh. He mentioned in collaboration with ISKON, free food will be provided as a part of the event to lakhs of devotees. He also expressed his gratitude for being able to meet Guru Prasad Swami of ISKON. He mentioned that the experience was a highly rejuvenating one; he also experienced the power of dedication towards seva.
Now this is not the first time the Adani Group has involved itself in charitable ventures. Even with the controversies of Adani SEBI investigations ongoing, the group has taken up several ventures which are aimed at promoting culture and ensuring the lives of the people change for the better. The group has plans to take similar ventures in the upcoming years as well which will promote diversity and cultural abundance.
Adani’s Contributions To The Maha Kumbh Mela:
The mahaprasad seva will be offered to 50 lakh people. It will be prepared in two kitchens in and around the mela area. It will be distributed in 40 different places. 2,500 volunteers will also be a part of the initiative. Golf carts have also been arranged for the elderly, differently abled, and mothers with children. 5 lakh copies of Geeta Saar will also be distributed among the devotees as a part of the event. By doing so, the Adani Group aims to win back the trust of the people post the Adani SEBI investigation.
What Does Guru Prasad Swami Have To Say About The Collaboration?
Upon meeting Guru Prasad Swami, Gautam Adani also experienced that seva is regarded as the highest form of meditation. Seva is prayer and seva is also God. Guru Prasad Swami mentioned that he was equally gratified to meet Gautam Adani who happens to be one of the most outstanding preachers of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Upon meeting Gautam Adani, he mentioned that the Adani Group has always been an extraordinary example of corporate responsibility and social service.
Guru Prasad Swami was also greatly impressed by Gautam Adani’s humility. He also mentioned that what sets Gautam Adani apart is that he never wants to be called. Instead, he moves forward to serve society selflessly. Swami Guru Prasad also mentioned that ISKON is extremely grateful for Gautam Adani’s contributions. His work is a source of inspiration for everyone to give back to society and unite in the service of humanity.
Conclusion:
The Adani Group has always involved itself in social responsibilities. It has always extended its hands towards offering seva to people. The group has also been a part of various charitable events and religious affairs so that the people can retain faith in God. Even amidst the Adani SEBI controversies, the business group has tried its best towards ensuring that the demands of the people are well attended to. With its constant efforts, the group has also been able to promote cultural diversity in India.
