Socio - Cultural 02 November 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Addresses 'Shatabdi Samaroh 2026' in New Delhi
Why in the News?
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation **Amit Shah** addressed the **'Shatabdi Samaroh 2026'**, organized by the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) in New Delhi.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Objective of the Celebration:
- Organized to mark the **birth centenary of Param Vandaniya Mataji (Bhagwati Devi Sharma)** and **100 years of the manifestation of the 'Akhand Jyoti'**.
- The Home Minister described 2026 as a sacred confluence (*Triveni*) of three centenary milestones:
1. 100 years of the manifestation of Akhand Jyoti.
2. 100 years of the birth of Vandaniya Mataji.
3. 100 years of spiritual *sadhana* of Pujya Gurudev Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya.
- Philosophical Insights on Gayatri Mantra:
- Amit Shah described the Gayatri Mantra as a complete path to personal and spiritual transformation.
- Highlighted that the **24 letters of the Gayatri Mantra are directly connected with 24 auspicious nodes/qualities** within the human body.
- Awakening these 24 powers through pure pronunciation under Guru guidance subdues internal inauspicious traits and fosters virtues like foresight, restraint, courage, wisdom, and service, opening the path to *moksha* (liberation).
Static GK Facts:
- Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP):
- Founders: **Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya** and **Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma**.
- Headquarters: **Shantikunj, Haridwar (Uttarakhand)**.
- Core Philosophy / Motto: *"Hum Badalenge - Yug Badalega"* (*If we change, the era will change*).
- Lead Representative: **Dr. Chinmay Pandya** (Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya).
- Ministry of Home Affairs:
- Union Cabinet Minister: **Amit Shah**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which event of the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar was addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi?
A: Shatabdi Samaroh 2026
Q: Where is the headquarters of the All World Gayatri Pariwar (Shantikunj) located?
A: Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Q: According to Home Minister Amit Shah, the 24 letters of the Gayatri Mantra correspond to how many auspicious nodes/qualities in humans?
A: 24 auspicious nodes
Q: Who were the spiritual founders of the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar?
A: Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya and Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma
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