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Spiritual Dialogue between The Federation of Russia and BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Moscow, Russia

26 Jul 2019

Spiritual dialogue between officials of the Russian Federation and swamis of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Mr Igor Nikolaevich Morozov (Deputy Chairman of The Committee for Education, Sciences and Culture of The Federation Council Parliament)

Mr Vladimir Vasilievich Baranov (President of The Academy of Studies for National Security) and Mr Mikhail Aleksandrovich Davydov (Adviser to The Deputy Chairman and International Affairs Analyst)

Mr Sergey Valerievich Shilov (Adviser to General Director, VTB Group) and Mr Maxim Vladimirovich Tafintzev (President of Russian Asian Legal Association)

Dr Rohitkumar Bhalala and Mr Maxim Viktorovich Osintsev (Executive Director, Department of Financial Institutions, Sberbank Russian Federation)

Mr Chirag Patel and Mr Sanjay Kara

The spiritual dialogue focused on various aspects of the rich cultures of Russia and India as well as the common values of humanity and spirituality that shape our world today

Brahmavihari Swami drew on the work, values and vision of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj

The Russian officials listened attentively and contributed warmly to the exchange of ideas

Mr Morozov presented an image of Moscow's The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour as a gift to the swamis

Brahmavihari Swami gifted a golden Amrut Kalash, prasad and malas, with special prayers for peace and harmony from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj

Brahmavihari Swami also presented a copy of 'Transcendence', the autobiographical account by former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, of his spiritual encounters with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj