Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude after inaugurated the new International Society for Krishna Consciousness’ (ISKCON) temple at Khargar area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on Wednesday.
Speaking at the inauguration PM Modi said that Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple is being inaugurated on this great land of knowledge and devotion, with the efforts of ISKCON. “I am fortunate that I am getting the blessings of playing a role in this divine inauguration.”
The PM also admired the form of the temple reflecting the tradition of spirituality and knowledge
“I was just seeing that the outline of the Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Mandir Parishad, the idea behind this temple, its form, reflects the entire tradition of spirituality and knowledge. Various forms of God can be seen in the temple. I am confident that this temple complex will become a holy centre for enriching the faith as well as the consciousness of India. I congratulate all the saints and members of ISKCON and the people of Maharashtra for this noble work,” he said.
PM Modi further remembered former ISKCON chairman Gopal Krishna Goswami, who passed away on May 5, 2024.
“Today, on this occasion, I am also emotionally remembering the most revered Gopalkrishna Goswami Maharaj. His vision is attached to this project. His blessings are associated with his immense devotion towards Lord Shri Krishna. Today he may not be here in his physical body, but we are all feeling his spiritual presence.”
Mentioning how the followers of ISKCON are ‘tied by the thread of devotion’ to Krishna, he praised Srila Prabhupada Swami, the founder of ISKCON.