A Life in Pictures - Dada Vaswani

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 12 Jul 2018 02:30 PM (IST)

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On Dada Vaswani’s 99th birthday in 2017, PM Modi wished him via video conference, saying, “We are fortunate to receive the blessings of Dada Vaswani on his birthday. Just like his followers, I have also experienced Dada’s calm smile and simplicity. I have had the opportunity of discussing several issues of paramount importance, such as nation building and social responsibilities, with Dada at a religious conference in United Nations. In Delhi, too, we held talks regarding several topics, such as education and health.” Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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Dada J. P. Vaswani also known as Dada Vaswani - was born on 2nd August 1918 in Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan) to Krishnadevi and Pahlajrai Vaswani and was one of seven siblings: three sisters and four brothers. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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After completing education he worked at D. J. Sindh college at Karachi. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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He has authored over 150 self help books and spoken on prestigious international platforms such as the British House of Commons in London, the Global Forum of Spiritual Leaders in Oxford, the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations in New York. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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He was the recipient of the 1998 U Thant Peace Award, given by the United Nations. His birthday is celebrated as a Global Forgiveness Day. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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After passing the Matric exam at the age of 13, he went on to write thesis on “The scattering of X-Rays by Solids”, which was examined by great Indian scientist Dr. C. V. Raman. This work fetched him his master's degree. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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His inspiration to follow the path of spiritual development was his uncle - philosopher, educationist and humanitarian Sadhu T. L. Vaswani. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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He edited several journals like the Excelsior, the India Digest and the East and West series to promote the teachings of his guru Sadhu T.L. Vaswani. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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His formal education began at the age of three. Taking two double promotions, he finished his primary education in three years instead of the usual five. Photo Courtesy: Sadhu Vaswani Mission on Facebook

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