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Today is one of those occasions in the life of KwaZulu-Natal which places this province and the country firmly on the road to lasting peace. Peace becomes a non-negotiable in the life of a country when its people realise that we all have the capacity to contribute to the building of a better country. Peace becomes a necessity, when we all realise that without peace, our country cannot grow, without peace our people cannot prosper.
Here in Empangeni today we are witnessing being one of the chosen places to host the eight Sivananda Pillars in our country which pay tribute to Swami and the Divine Master. The Sivananda Peace Pillar is already a great source of inspiration for all to remember that peace and love are greater than all of us but in all of us.
By this example today we are reminded that greatness comes from receiving and from giving; greatness can come from all of us if we thrive enough to make others achieve their own greatness. In providing the infrastructure necessary for others to survive and prosper, this project creates the space for others to move towards their own greatness.
We are part of an historic occasion to honour the memory of His Holiness who in life was one of the most outstanding citizens of our country. Swami Sahajananda greatness was personified in his humility, his great work demonstrated that service is one of the greatest honour human beings can pay to other human beings.
The Sivananda Peace Pillar declares Sri Swami Sahajananda one of the greatest Spiritual Leader’s of South Africa. This Pillar will serve as a reminder to future generations of the importance of service in the process of building human beings, communities, a province and ultimately a wonderful country such as ours.
Fifteen years ago the world watched in awe as all of South Africa declared that freedom has finally come, the struggle for political freedom had reached its historic and logical conclusion - a vote for every citizen of voting age, regardless of the colour of their skin or the content of their religious texts. This achievement was possible because so many were prepared to serve the cause and so many were prepared to give something of themselves for the good of others.
During the unveiling of the Sivananda Peace Pillar, Sri Swami Sahajananda would be declared as one of the greatest South African Spiritual Leader’s. We are honoured to be here to pledge our support for this project of installing Sivananda Peace Pillars in our country. We add our voice of encouragement to you Mr Ramlutchman for continuing the legacy of a Great Soul that has walked on South African soil.
We salute you.
We thank you.
Enquiries:
Ishwar Ramlutchman
Cell: 083 357 8747
Issued by: Department of Transport
17 December 2009
