Maha Kumbh Mela: Foreign devotees took dip in maha Kumbh!
The attraction of indian spirituality is also attracting foreign citizens in the 45-day maha Kumbh mela going on in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. A different enthusiasm is being seen among the devotees coming from abroad. Meanwhile, Tomu, who came from Eskilstuna in faraway sweden, was seen discussing with the saints of panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani. He was wearing Rudraksha garlands. He told why he and other foreigners have come to maha Kumbh.
Tomu said, "Many people know about the main deities of hinduism - Ram, krishna and Shiva. But there are few who know its deep spiritual meaning. I think there can be no better place and time than this to understand the essence of Sanatan Dharma." Tomu told that many people from sweden are coming here to understand the depth of Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
Increasing trend of foreign devotees
Tomu further said that many foreigners chant 'Hare Ram, Hare Krishna' and enjoy the chanting. The number of foreign nationals in maha Kumbh is increasing because they want to understand Sanatan culture in depth. Describing india as a country with high spiritual quotient, he expressed his desire to come here again in future.
Leslie and john Chatham, who came from Texas, USA, also attended maha Kumbh for the first time. This is their first visit to India. Their nine-member group also includes people from UK and Canada. Leslie said, "The search for spiritual energy and positivity here drew us here."
Dedication to spirituality and beginning of a new life
Some foreigners have not only adopted Hinduism, but have also passed spiritual tests. tom, son of a former senior commander of the US army, who left his job in the IT sector and took sanyaas, has now become Mahamandaleshwar of panchayati Akhara Shri niranjani under the name 'Swami Vyasanand Giri'. Mahant ravindra Puri said that tom studied yoga and meditation deeply and got absorbed in Hinduism.
Michael, a former US army soldier, is now known as 'Baba Mokshapuri' and is a member of Juna Akhara. Michael said that his son's death made him realize the loneliness of life and it inspired him to search for salvation. Michael said, "Meditation and yoga gave me solace in this difficult time. indian culture and traditions gave a new direction to my spiritual awakening."
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