Mandir Marvels: Vikram Misri Applauds Abu Dhabi’s Symbol of Unity and Peace

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was left "spellbound" and "overwhelmed" after a visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, describing it as a "global symbol of interfaith harmony and cultural dialogue." His visit, accompanied by senior diplomats like Aseem Raja Mahajan and Ambassador Sanjay Sudhir, highlighted India's growing peace and partnership ties with the UAE.

 

Key Highlights

 

Warm Welcome: Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, welcomed Misri and his team with a sacred garland on the Harmony Wall.

 

Architectural Marvel: He praised the mandir’s engineering and architectural brilliance, calling it “an expression of faith, beliefs, and ideas that are transcendental.”

 

Immersive Experience: Misri was captivated with "The Fairy Tale," an immersive presentation that conveys values of harmony, mutual respect, and intercultural understanding well, which resonated with Dr S Jaishankar's assertion that the mandir's history is "indeed a fairy tale."

 

Symbolism and Harmony: The Foreign Secretary referred to the "Tolerance Trees" and the Harmony Dome, which stand as symbols of unity in diversity and the universal message of harmony between Humankind and the Divine.

 

Spiritual Reflection: He made prayers with offerings in the seven inner shrines and offered respects to the spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose vision was the reason behind the mandir.

 

Message to the World: Misri explained, "It is miraculous…my mind and heart are overflowing…it is a mandir worthy of the highest praises…and will be talked about for generations. People might think of it as for religion, but it is something for the world, for mankind, for our collective existence…It is a mandir every Indian should see."

 

Diplomatic Significance: He made the offerings of prayers for the well-being and visionary leadership of both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in gratitude for the UAE's unflinching support in the realization of the mandir, which is a symbol of bridging cultures and nations.

 

The visit reaffirms the BAPS Hindu Mandir's growing prominence as a beacon of faith, harmony, and unity in the region.

 

Source: News18