Maha Kumbh: Mahamandaleshwar hails Sanatan Dharma

Mahamandaleshwar, who came from different countries to engage in the Maha Kumbh, has shared their variable experience of highly praising Sanatan Dharma and the Indian government for its exceptional efforts in organizing the grand event. They echoed the great power of love and unity that stands for Sanatan Dharma.

Rajeshwari Maa Mahamandaleshwar, a spiritual leader from Tokyo, Japan, reflected on her spiritual journey, saying, "I explored many different traditions, but when I met my guru, Jagatguru Sama Lakshmi Devi, everything I had learned came together in one place. Sanatan Dharma was the key—it teaches us about the Atma, the self, and how to find all the answers within.It is the science that helps live a life in accordance with truth."

She also talked highly of the meticulous preparations for the Kumbh Mela by saying, "This is my fourth Kumbh and I have never seen such incredible organization surrounding it. With 400 million people to come, it is, by far, the largest Kumbh I have witnessed till now, and, so far, everything has gone off smoothly."

A psychologist from the United States, also a Mahamandaleshwar, spoke of the transformative power of the Kumbh Mela. "Every time I come here, I’m drawn in by the pure, unadulterated experience of life—joyful, peaceful, and full of vitality. I could live here every day if the Kumbh allowed it."He emphasized the importance of Sanatan Dharma, saying, "It paves the path to peace, joy, and fulfillment. It’s the path of Dharma-where one can realize the beauty of life."

As a traditionalist smoosh, Hayendra Das Maharaj Mahamandaleshwar expressed his divine concern for the Kumbh, as he perceives a spiritual connect. "Every breath here is filled with Shakti—it's a place of worship, devotion, energy, love, and peace. I come here to recharge spiritually, to reconnect with these feelings," he said. Reflecting on his lifelong journey with Sanatan Dharma, he added, "I joined this path 40 years ago when I met my guru, and I’ve never looked back."

The Maha Kumbh, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, continues to draw millions of devotees. Key dates for the remaining Shahi Snans are: January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

In terms of security, over 10,000 personnel from local police, paramilitary forces, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed, with special "water ambulances" stationed at Sangam to ensure the safety of the devotees. The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.