“This year will mark the coming together of three sacred occasions—Eid, Ram Navami, and Mahaveer Jayanti” - Swami Raghavendra

In a beautiful convergence, this year will mark the coming together of three sacred occasions—Eid, Ram Navami, and Mahaveer Jayanti. As Swami Raghavendra reminds us, these festivals offer a profound opportunity to deepen our spiritual engagement and celebrate in harmony with all.

At a time when divisions often seem to take center stage, this alignment of holy days calls upon us to embrace our shared values—compassion, service, and peace. Across religious traditions, the essence of these celebrations speaks to uplifting humanity and strengthening the bonds that connect us.

Swami Raghavendra urges us to make this moment truly meaningful. How? By turning our faith into action:

Serving society—organizing blood donation camps to save lives.
Shaping positive values—hosting cultural programs that encourage understanding and character-building.
Protecting our planet—leading environmental initiatives to create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

In a world often divided by identity and belief, these acts of service transcend differences and embody the highest ideals of all three traditions. Islam, Hinduism, and Jainism each emphasize selfless giving, nonviolence, and devotion to a greater cause.

Let this moment be a reminder that true piety is not just about prayers, but about how we uplift each other. Let our celebrations extend beyond temples, mosques, and homes, and into the streets and spaces where kindness is needed most.

As we greet each other with "Eid Mubarak," "Jai Shri Ram," and "Jai Mahaveer," let us also commit to a common vision: a world where faith unites rather than divides, and where our devotion manifests in love and service to all.

Here’s a translation we did with AI assistance of his message in the video:

Jai Shri Ram to all Indians and to people across the world.

Our Sanatana tradition, our Vedas, declare that:

जनम ति बहु विवा सम नाना धर्माना (Janam Ti Bahu Viva Sam Nana Dharmana)

पृथ्वी यथ साम सहस्त्र धारा (Prithvi Yath Sam Sahasra Dhara)

This land nurtures countless languages, diverse faiths, and multiple traditions. It sustains and nourishes all beings—people and living creatures alike—through its innumerable streams, providing them with strength and sustenance.

To all people of India and the world, we extend our heartfelt greetings as we approach three significant festivals: Ram Navami, Eid, and Mahavir Jayanti.

As you all know, the sacred month of Ramadan is currently underway. Soon, we will celebrate the divine birth anniversary of Prabhu Shri Ram, the embodiment of compassion. Following this, we will observe Mahavir Jayanti, commemorating Lord Mahavir, the proponent of Anekantavada (pluralism) and Syadvada (the doctrine of conditional perspectives).

Let us take this auspicious moment to remember our great spiritual figures, the messengers of human unity and love. Through fraternity and service to society, let us make our lives and communities more meaningful.

On these occasions, we can engage in blood donation drives, cultural programs to enhance social consciousness, assistance for underprivileged sections, cleanliness campaigns, and community feasts, all of which foster human connection and harmony.

People from different communities should come together to celebrate each other’s festivals, sharing joy and embracing the traditions of worship and devotion.

The lives of our spiritual guides were dedicated to humanity. Therefore, engaging in constructive and selfless service on such occasions is essential.

Let us all come together and resolve to celebrate these festivals through service and philanthropy, as this would be our true devotion and reverence.

Many thanks! Jai Hind! Jai Humanity! Jai Shri Ram!