APRIL 29, 2011
BRAHMRISHI SHREE KUMAR SWAMI JI DAY
Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji is a renowned spiritual leader delivering transformative knowledge to masses around the world. His Holiness is the founder of Bhagwan Shree Lakshmi Narayan Dham, a charitable organization focused on promoting global peace through the unconventional approach of Cosmic Sound Secrets called Beej-Mantras. His Holiness’s approach of blessing is to relieve people of day-to-day physical and mental tensions and material needs and then guiding people to embark on a spiritual journey.
New York State Assembly honored His Holiness for his work of Global Peace and Judges of the New York Supreme Court, members of the New York State Assembly and Senate and public officials from all over Nassau County on April 29, gathered at the prestigious Chamber of the Nassau County Legislature on Long Island to honor His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami Ji, a renowned spiritual leader of India. United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Joseph Crowley were also represented at the public reception.
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| His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree kumar Swami ji with Senators & Public Officials |
This event in New York attracted Judges of New York Supreme Court, members of New York State Assembly & Senate and other public officials gathered at the prestigious chamber of the Nassau County Legislatures in Mineola to honor Param Pujay Mahamandaleshwar Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami ji where, for the first time, an Indian Saint was invited to speak and offer prayer at the opening session of the New York State Senate. With ten honor citations, government of Nassau County in the State Of N.Y issued seven proclamations, U.S House of Representatives as well as a special proclamation was issued by the Senate of N.Y state proclaiming APRIL 29, 2011 as the BRAHMRISHI SHREE KUMAR SWAMIJI DAY.
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| Senator George Maziarz with Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji |
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| Senator Carlucci with Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji |
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| Senator Martins presented a Senate Proclamation |
The event was organized by AWB Food Bank, a charitable hunger relief organization that collects good quality surplus food from five star hotels and caterers in New Delhi and feeds hungry people every single day. The dignitaries welcomed Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami with garlands and commended his humanitarian services and spiritual leadership. Honor citations and proclamations were issued on behalf of the local, state and federal governments.
Assemblyman Tom McKevitt joined Senator Jack Martins in presenting a Senate Proclamation declaring April 29 as “Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Day” in the state of New York. Senator Kisten Gillibrand commended the efforts of the Swami to improve the welfare of others through humanitarian assistance.
Swami Ji, one of the most renowned spiritual leaders of India, delivered his invocation prayer in Hindi.
At the outset, His Holiness expressed his gratitude and said: "Esteemed Senators of New York have shown enormous graciousness by inviting me to this chamber. Millions of people around the world salute you and express their gratitude for the great love and affection you have all shown towards me. I also express my sincere gratitude to the government of New York State, its generous people, its scientists, and the intellectuals of this great country".
Then His Holiness offered the following prayer: "O God, please guard and guide all members of the Senate of the State of New York. Instill in them the wisdom, the courage, and the right spirit so the political activity in this esteemed Senate can be a powerful instrument for human transformation and contribute to the physical and spiritual well-being of the citizens of this great state and this great country.
"May this body continue to embrace diversity without resulting in divisiveness. May this Senate seek and celebrate unity without imposing uniformity. May these Senators work to the best of their abilities without becoming attached to the fruits of their work. May they promote justice, moral clarity, ethical living, acts of kindness, and most of all righteousness. Because where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. Where there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. Where there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. And where there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world."
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| His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami Ji with Public Officials and Senators |
SENATOR SKELOS expressed his feeling and Honored His Holiness in the following word "I feel very honored today to have with us a unique spiritual leader who is truly revered around the world. His Holiness Brahmrishi founded one of the largest spiritual institutes in India. He has devoted his life to improving human welfare among people of all faiths and religions. He has inspired millions of people around the world to dedicate their lives to helping others. It is an honor and pleasure to have him join us today and deliver the invocation for our session."
Congressman Crowley issued a Proclamation citing the Brahmrishi as “one of the most scholarly figures of the world religions” and bestowed Congressional recognition upon him. County Executive Edward Mangano recognized the “distinguished and outstanding record of excellence in community services” rendered by the honoree and delivered a citation through his Deputy County Executive, Dr. Phillip Elliott. Mangano also issued a citation to AWB Food Bank for 20 years of selfless commitment and dedicated efforts for hunger relief upon distributing eight million meals to the needy since 1991.
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| His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji |
The humanitarian work of Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami ji also received recognitions from several leaders of New York State and Nassau County. New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued an Honor Citation applauding “Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami for his leadership in promoting human welfare.”
Assistant Comptroller Joe Galante, representing DiNapoli, commended the humanitarian efforts of both the Swami and the AWB Food Bank and said: “The AWB Food Bank has been providing physical nourishment for the last 20 years while Kumar Swami Ji has been providing the spiritual nourishment all his life. Therefore, it is very appropriate for the two to come together for this event.” Charles Lavine and Michelle Schimell also presented Honor Citations on behalf of the New York State Assembly and recognized “His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji worthy of the esteem of both community and the Great State of New York.”
The Town of Hempstead was represented by Mark Bonilla and Don Clavin, who welcomed the Swami with garlands. The spiritual leader was also garlanded by Supreme Court Judge Frank Gulotta, Supreme Court Judge Thomas Adams, Town Clerk Leslie Gross and Receiver Charles Berman of the Town of Hempstead.
Videos that make that very moment Alive of the Warm Welcome to His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swami Ji by the New York State Senators :
