Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Monday attended the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Yagya and Shrimad Bhagwat Katha held at the village Rinvjha near Majholi. The event is being organised by the renowned narrator and founder of Gauri Gopal Ashram, Vrindavan—Dr. Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. Notably, Rinvjha is the ancestral village of Dr. Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, where he spent his childhood.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav met Dr. Aniruddhacharya Maharaj and received his blessings. He offered salutations at the Vyaspeeth and prayed for the prosperity of the people of Madhya Pradesh. On the occasion, the narrator welcomed Dr. Yadav with a flute, a copy of the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, and an angavastram (ceremonial cloth), while lauding his working style and commitment to public welfare.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav described the opportunity to listen to the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha as a spiritual blessing for the devotees. He said that the story of Lord Shri Krishna brings divine bliss to every soul. He also explained the Vedic saying “Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande”—”As is the individual, so is the universe”.
Dr. Yadav emphasised how, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the world is now keen to learn from and embrace Indian culture. He recalled that Lord Shri Krishna came to Ujjain for education after slaying Kansa, fought battles near Amjhera (Dhar), and received the Sudarshan Chakra from Lord Parshuram at Janapav. He also highlighted the timeless relevance of Krishna-Sudama friendship, which teaches equality beyond wealth and status.
The Chief Minister informed the gathering about recent religious and cultural initiatives by the state government, including the closure of liquor shops in 19 religious towns like Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, and Orchha. He added that open meat sales have also been banned in these towns.
He elaborated on the promotion of cow rearing, stating that those who rear more than 25 cows are being given grants. Madhya Pradesh currently ranks third in milk production and contributes 9% to the nation’s total output. The government aims to raise this share to 20%.
Dr. Yadav said that the Narmada Parikrama Path is being upgraded with full facilities and shelters for pilgrims at regular intervals. He also mentioned that under the new education policy, stories of deities will be included in school curricula to impart values and cultural ethics to children.
During the event, Dr. Aniruddhacharya Maharaj expressed his desire to open a school in Rinvjha to provide education and moral values to children. He also invited the Chief Minister to visit the Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan and witness its service initiatives.
The occasion was also graced by Minister of State for Culture, Tourism, Religious Trusts and Endowments Shri Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi, MP Shri Ashish Dubey, MLA Paatan Shri Ajay Vishnoi, MLA Bargi Shri Neeraj Singh, MLA Sihora Shri Santosh Warkade, District Panchayat President Smt. Asha Mukesh Gotia, Shri Akhilesh Jain, Shri Rajkumar Patel, former MLA Shri Nilesh Awasthi, local public representatives, and a large number of devotees.