125 Years old Swami Sivanand receives Padma Shri Award
for his contribution in the field of Yoga His greatness shows in his humility as well
when the Yoga Guru, Bows To PM and President
Before Receiving Padma Shri
Born on 8 August 1896, Swami Sivananda has dedicated his life to the welfare of human society.
He is chasing that mission till today to serve the underprivileged in different parts of the country - in North East India, at Varanasi, Puri, Haridwar, Nabadwip and so on, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan document on Padma awardees.
For the last 50 years, Swami Sivananda has been serving 400-600 leprosy-affected beggars with dignity at Puri by personally meeting them at their hutments.
(Info & photo from the web)
Service to humanity recognized by the nation ...... humbly accepted in simple clothes and bare feet!
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