Jain Acharya Dr Lokeshji honored in California State Assembly and State Senate
It is honour of Indian culture and spiritual values, not mine – Acharya Lokesh
Honour of Acharya Lokeshji, the first Indian Saint amidst ongoing proceedings of both the California State Assembly and the State Senate, is a proud moment- Ajay Bhutoria
California / New Delhi 11.07.2023: Acharya Lokesh Muniji, Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and World Peace Center, was invited to the Assembly of California and Senate for his significant efforts in spreading the thoughts of Non-violence, Peace, Harmony, Universal Brotherhood in the world where the members of the State Assembly and Senate honoured Acharyashri amidst the running proceedings of the Assembly and Senate. All the members of the assembly and senate congratulated Acharyashree Lokeshji with thunderous applause and best wishes. Today, the moment of unprecedented honor being received by an Indian spiritual leader, which is a matter of great pride for the country of India and the spiritual world.
Eminent Jainacharya Dr. Lokeshji, Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and World Peace Center, while reacting to the honor by the both houses i.e. California State Assembly and Senate and said that it is the honor of Indian culture, philosophy and spiritual values of Lord Mahavir, not mine. He said that although saints are beyond respect and contempt. I have been working for human values in the past as well, will continue to do so in the future. Acharya Lokeshji further said that the evaluation of humanitarian works by the State Assembly and Senate of America has increased the enthusiasm of millions of workers and well-wishers associated with Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and World Peace Center. Addressing the workers, Acharyasri said that the responsibility to do more work has increased.
On this occasion, Member of California State Assembly Mr. Alex Lee and Member of State Senate Mr. Dave Cortese informed about the humanitarian work done by Acharya Lokeshji around the world and he was honored with respect in the Assembly and Senate. On this occasion, Speaker of the California State Assembly, Anthony Rendon and President of the Senate, Mr. Pro Tempore congratulated Acharya Mr. Lokeshji.
US President Biden’s advisor Mr. Ajay Bhutodia said that Acharya Lokeshji’s honor amidst the ongoing proceedings of both the houses i.e. California State Assembly and State Senate is a very proud moment for the glorious country of India and the spiritual world. This is the first time that it is a historic event to be honored by both the Houses simultaneously. Jain Acharya Lokeshji has made us proud by his humanitarian works.
Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, Chairman and Mr. Abhaykumar Srishrimal, President of JITO Apex, the most effective organization of Jain society; Mr. Vinod Dugad, Chairman of JITO ATF said that Acharya Lokeshji always made the Jain community proud by his personality, creativity and works. Not only the Jain community but the whole country has become proud by this honour.
Source- Press Release
