On Thursday, 22nd January at Ramana Kendra, Delhi, marking Bhagavan’s 146th Jayanti, the Kendra’s Secretary, Sri B. Ganesan hosted India’s 15th Vice President, Sri C. P. Radhakrishnan, as well as the Kendra’s Chief Patron, Sri Ramanasramam President Dr. Venkat S. Ramanan. The occasion centred on the release of a commemorative coin with Bhagavan’s likeness. After a number of speeches, Sri Ramanasramam’s President spoke on the origin and spirit of Sri Ramanasramam, arising from the Maharshi’s life and realization. Recalling Bhagavan’s death experience in Madurai as a young boy, Bhagavan’s purpose, Dr. Ramanan said, was to guide humanity toward the same realization—immortality through Self-knowledge, emphasizing that the Ashram Bhagavan left behind is there to welcome people of all nations, religions, and backgrounds. Dr. Ramanan concluded by expressing gratitude to the Government of India for releasing the coin commemorating the centenary of Sri Ramanasramam.

   The keynote address was given by Sri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India. A senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, he has over four decades of public service experience, previously serving as Governor of Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Telangana. In his address, he paid tribute to Bhagavan Sri Ramana as a unique sage whose greatness lay in radical detachment. He praised Bhagavan’s life of silence, simplicity, and self-inquiry, highlighting its power to inspire seekers worldwide. He emphasized the relevance of spirituality for ethical leadership and commended Sri Ramanasramam and the Ramana Kendras for preserving this universal legacy. —