16/03/2025
On March 1, 2025, I returned to Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh—an aspirational district that resonates deeply with me—for my second visit in just over a year. Through Vijayash Foundation, I conducted motivational sessions in a government school and visited several others, inspiring less privileged children who hold boundless potential. I’m excited to share images and news reports from this journey on social media, reflecting our mission to uplift and empower. Shravasti, known as Jetvan, is where Gautam Buddha spent 25 years, particularly during the rainy seasons. Walking here, you feel the serenity, the spirituality, and the presence of Buddha and his monks. This isn’t about Buddhism—it’s about the timeless teachings of compassion and wisdom that still echo in this sacred land, once a hub where people from across India sought guidance.
I’m thrilled to see the Union Budget 2025-2026, presented on February 1, 2025, align with this vision. With ₹2,541.06 crore allocated to the Ministry of Tourism, the government is prioritizing spiritual tourism by developing 50 key destinations, including Buddhist circuits. Shravasti, a vital part of this circuit, is set to shine as a global spiritual hub, with initiatives like the ₹80.24 crore sanctioned for its development. This move not only honors its past—where Buddha’s legacy thrived—but also aims to boost tourism and employment, connecting India with the world.
Yet, for Shravasti to truly flourish, education must be at its heart. A place where Buddha lived deserves schools that nurture bright minds, just as it once nurtured enlightenment. Vijayash Foundation is eager to collaborate with these efforts, focusing on the education of Shravasti’s children while the government transforms it into a thriving Buddhist circuit. Together, we can honor Jetvan’s beauty and spirit—not just as a memory, but as a living promise to its people. Let’s build a future where spirituality and opportunity walk hand in hand.
NEWS REPORT ON THE SESSION.
https://youtu.be/n7jOv-7UtYw?si=5Qjip1ImjsB9EGM8 | https://newstrack.com/uttar-pradesh/shravasti/motivational-programe-composite-vidyalaya-speaker-cs-deepak-jain-lord-buddha-was-world-first-psychologist-shravasti-news-in-hindi-498895
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