Pune : On the occasion of the 100th birthday of Shiv-shahir Padmavibhushan Babasaheb Purandare, the seniormost sagacious historian, highly respected not only in Maharashtra but all over the nation, Krushnaji Patil and Parag Gokhale of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) sought his blessings by going to his residence. Mr Patil garlanded Babasaheb and presented to him Sanatan’s holy books and a picture frame of Shrikrushna. Sadguru (Dr.) Charudatta Pingale, the national Guide of HJS gave Babasaheb a letter of honour, acknowledging his commendable mission.
Highlights
1.Krushnaji Patil told Shiv-shahir Babasaheb Purandare about ‘Paratpar Guru’ Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale, the inspiration behind HJS conveying his obeisance to Babasaheb when he too paid obeisance by touching the coconut and other things presented to him to his forehead.
2.On presenting Sanatan’s books to him, his family members said, ‘You have given him what he loves. He will finish reading those books the same day, by evening’.
HJS activists can meet me any time ! – Babasaheb Purandare
Babasaheb said to HJS activists that he was so happy to meet them that he wouldn’t get such joy even after having a sumptuous feast. He has received God’s grace and met good people and that has reached his heart and it would remain even in the future. HJS activists would always be welcome to meet him whenever they wanted.
