Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 424 Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 18, 2023 Mr. LALOTA (for himself and Mr. GARBARINO) submitted the following resolu- tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Account- ability RESOLUTION Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Whereas, born on December 7, 1921, in the village of Chansad, Gujarat, India, Pramukh Swami Maharaj fol- lowed a spiritual path from an early age, seeking purity, renouncing material possessions, and possessing a strik- ing humility, saintliness, and selfless desire to help all; Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual successor and guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a worldwide Hindu organization dedi- cated to promoting harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:02 May 19, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR424.IH HR424 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 424 IH Whereas his unique combination of spirituality and leadership has grown BAPS globally, encompassing more than 1,100 mandirs worldwide and 150 centers in North America, and created grand stone mandirs in Houston, Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Robbinsville; Whereas these mandirs offer a welcoming and spiritual space for thousands of families, as well as worship, fellowship, communal meals, education, and activities for young and old, creating a true home for the faithful; Whereas a rare soul, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always lived for others; Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s unique message to the world is ‘‘In the joy of others, lies our own’’, and his words were thoughtful, meaningful, and consoling, coming from the depth of profound experience and deep compassion; and Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always gave enlightenment, guidance, and wisdom to the many en- trusted to his care and administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog- 1 nizes and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 2 birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spir- 3 itual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:02 May 19, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR424.IH HR424 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS