Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp in the honour of Arvind Bhai Mafatlal during a special event organised to mark centenary birth year celebrations of Arvind Bhai Mafatlal at holy town Chitrakoot on Friday afternoon. PM Modi cited life of Arvind Mafatlal as an example of glory of the company of saints as he dedicated his life and made it into a resolution of service in the guidance of Ranchhoddasji Maharaj. He underlined contribution of Arvind Mafatlal to industry and agriculture, especially textile, and setting up first petro chemical industry. He expressed happiness that the family is taking forward the work of Arvind Mafatlal. Later, Pm Modi paid tributes to Param Pujya Ranchhoddasji Maharaj and acknowledged his inspiration in his personal life. The Prime Minister also recalled illustrious journey of Param Pujya Ranchhoddasji Maharaj specially for poor, oppressed and tribals. Ranchhoddasji Maharaj’s work during natural calamity was also remembered.

 

Arvind Bhai Mafatlal was one of the leading entrepreneurs in post-independence India, who played an important role in the growth of the country. Shri Sadhguru Seva Sangh Trust was founded in 1968 by Param Pujya Ranchhoddasji Maharaj. Arvind Bhai Mafatlal was inspired by Ranchhoddasji Maharaj and played a pivotal role in establishment of the Trust. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi said that all revered saints of this great country have referred Chitrakoot as the abode of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxman. He mentioned performing darshan and pooja at Shri Raghubir Temple and Shri Ram Janki Temple. PM thanked Shri Sadhguru Seva Sangh Trust for organising centenary birth year celebrations of Arvind Bhai Mafatlal on behalf of all oppressed, deprived, adivasis and poor. He was confident that the newly inaugurated wing of Jankikund Chikitsalaya will give a new lease of life to lakhs of poor and the tradition of serving poor will reach greater heights in times to come. PM Modi took the opportunity to thank Sadhguru Netra Chikitsalay on behalf of all those who have availed treatment. The PM said while resources are important for service but dedication is paramount.

 

He recalled Shri Arvind’s quality of working on the ground and remembered his work for the tribal belt of Bhiloda and Dahod. The PM underlined that Chitrakoot is the workplace of Nanaji Deshmukh and his efforts in serving the tribal society are also a great inspiration for all. He emphasised that the country is making comprehensive efforts for welfare of the tribal society. by following those ideals and mentioned Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas being celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda. Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chairman of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust Vishad P Mafatlal and Trustee of Shri Raghubir Mandir Trust Rupal Mafatlal were present on the occasion. He underlined that many institutions like Shri Sadguru Seva Trust, Mafatlal Foundation, Raghubir Mandir Trust, Shri Ramdas Hanuman ji Trust, J J Group of Hospitals, Blind People’s Association are Charu Tara Arogya Mandal are working with the same principle and forwarding the ideals of ‘seva’ or service.