[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12481]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 VISIT WITH HIS DIVINE HOLINESS HARIPRASAD SWAMIJI MAHARAJ AT THE JAIN 
                    TEMPLE OF CHICAGO ON AUGUST 12TH

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2017

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor His Divine Holiness 
Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj, spiritual leader and founder of the Yogi 
Divine Society--a Hindu spiritual and humanitarian charitable 
organization--as he makes a historic visit to Yogi Divine Society 
members and devotees across North America.
  The Yogi Divine Society is a global not for profit organization 
founded in 1974 that encourages all races, religions, and genders to 
lead enriched and harmonious lives. With over 500 educational and 
cultural centers worldwide, the Yogi Divine Society is devoted to 
working on issues like the environment, youth development, spiritual 
education, and health care.
  His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj has dedicated his life 
to the principle of Atmiyata (Spiritual Affinity with one and all). He 
became a Sadhu (religious devotee) in 1965 and was made diksha (being 
appointed saint) by his spiritual educator Guruhari Yogiji Maharaj. His 
drive for global harmony led him to found the Yogi Divine Society. 
Through his work, his Holiness strives to promote humanity, peace, and 
understanding amongst the people of the world.
  Every time I visit the volunteers and members of the Yogi Divine 
Society, I am reminded of the incredible virtues that the Society 
promotes not only to Americans but to people around the world. Mr. 
Speaker, I am proud to support their work and their devotion to 
creating a more welcoming and understanding world.
  I honor His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj, the spiritual 
leader and founder of the Yogi Divine Society, as he visits the Jain 
Temple of Metropolitan Chicago on August 12th.

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