Gokulanandaji endeared people through wisdom, compassion: PM
New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condoled the death of Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj of the Ramakrishna Mission.
In his message, he said, ''I learnt with profound sadness the news of the passing away of revered Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj. I had the privilege and opportunity of knowing Swami Gokulanandaji during his tenure at the New Delhi Centre of the Ramakrishna Mission.
''He
was
a
great
teacher
and
scholar
and
endeared
himself
to
thousands
of
followers
through
his
wisdom
and
compassion.
He
will
be
truly
missed.
I
hope
the
Ramakrishna
Mission
will
seek
inspiration
from
his
legacy
and
continue
the
good
work
he
was
doing.
I
convey
my
sincere
condolences
to
all
his
disciples
and
admirers.''
UNI
Story first published: Monday, April 2, 2007, 13:56 [IST]