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one in the state of Rajasthan to bring
Vedic knowledge to women True women
empowerment. The principal of the
Sanskrit school wrote in Sanskrit, 100
Dohas characterising my father. Truly a
great tribute.
We went back to the place where the blood
was being donated. He sat on the stage for
over 2 hours where there was a constant
pour of people wanting to wish him, give
the village and neighbouring villages who him bouquets, bestow him with garlands
came to pay tributes to him. He received and take pictures with him. I had to almost
at least 6 citations. Apart from this he was pull him away for lunch.
bestowed with garlands, flower bouquets Immediately after lunch we wanted him
by 100s of people. Men and women alike to rest but the never ending phone calls and
were wanting to get their pictures taken visitors denied him that very important
with him, a lot of them wanted to get a daily nap. Meanwhile the people of the
picture touching his feet. village had built a tent in the angan of our
An hour later we proceeded to the house where there was a stream of visitors
girls’ college which our family had built. from villages and towns over fifty kms
The students gave an amazing dance away as well.
performance after a very warm welcome. I was truly overwhelmed by the affection
From there we proceeded to our Sanskrit showered by so many people. Made me feel
school & college, where he inaugurated very proud of my father. I pray for his long
a women only Ved Vidyalay the first and fruitful life.
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