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Sant Sansad at Iver: Guru, not Google, connects inner self
A large gathering of wise spiritual leaders, known as saints, came together at a temple called Sachkhand Nanak Dham in Iver, UK, for a meeting called a Sant Sansad.
The meeting was led by Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, a respected spiritual teacher from Rishikesh in India.
The saints talked about how important it is to keep Indian culture and good values alive and to pass them on to children and young people.
Swamiji compared Google to a Guru, saying Google can teach you about the outside world, but a Guru can teach you about yourself.
He said young people are the 'now generation' and told parents to teach good values by setting an example rather than by giving long lectures.
He also said young people are not careless — they are sometimes just not cared for enough.
Swamiji said using social media like Facebook is fine, but at the end of the day people should 'face their book,' meaning their good deeds matter most.
Many other saints spoke too, including leaders from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, agreeing that culture must be passed to the next generation of Indians wherever they live.
This gathering was the third in a series, and the final Sant Sansad will be held at Harrow Leisure Centre on 14 August.
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, chaired the Sant Sansad at Sachkhand Nanak Dham, Iver, UK, on Sunday 9 August.
The gathering's central theme was the rejuvenation of Indian culture and the transmission of spiritual values, family traditions and sanskar to younger generations.
Swamiji said 'Google can take you to the world, but Guru connects you to yourself,' urging people to develop their 'inner net' alongside technology.
He described young people as the 'now generation' and 'real GDP of the world,' urging parents to teach values by example and saying they are 'not careless; they are cared less.'
The Iver event was the third in the UK Sant Sansad series, with the final gathering set for Harrow Leisure Centre on 14 August as part of the 25th anniversary of International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK.
- Who
- HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji chaired the Sant Sansad, with spiritual leadership from Hazur Sant Trilochan Darshan Das Ji and HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji, attended by saints, devotees and families, with Bob Blackman CBE MP as Guest of Honour.
- What
- A Sant Sansad, a gathering of Hindu saints focused on rejuvenating Indian culture and passing spiritual values, family traditions and sanskar to younger generations, preceded by a Divine Darbar of Hazur Sant Trilochan Darshan Das Ji.
- When
- Sunday, 9 August — the third of four gatherings in the UK series running from 7 August to the final event on 14 August.
- Where
- Sachkhand Nanak Dham (Darshan Darbar), Iver, UK.
- Why
- To promote the transmission of Indian culture and spiritual values to younger generations, including within the Indian diaspora, and to encourage families to lead by example.
- Event
- Sant Sansad (gathering of saints)
- Chair
- HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji
- Venue
- Sachkhand Nanak Dham (Darshan Darbar), Iver, UK
- Date
- Sunday, 9 August
- UK series position
- Third (after Dudley, Birmingham on 7 August and City Pavilion, Ilford on 8 August)
- Final gathering
- Harrow Leisure Centre, Friday 14 August
- Organisers
- International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK, Sachkhand Nanak Dham London and Network 10
- Occasion
- 25th anniversary celebrations of International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK