Sahajananda
10 December 2007
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has conveyed his condolences on the
passing away of Sri Swami Sahajananda, Spiritual Head of the Divine Life
Society of South Africa, who passed away this morning 10 December 2007.
âOn behalf of the government and people of KwaZulu-Natal, I wish to convey
my deepest condolences on the passing away of Sri Swami Sahajananda. Swami
Sahajananda was an enlightened soul whose cardinal virtue was obedience to the
Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda. The Master asked him to serve the sick and
the poor. He did this with great distinction. Swamiji dedicated himself to
uplifting disadvantaged communities in the deep rural areas of our country for
the past 58 years. He completed more than 300 projects including schools, old
age homes, clinics, peace and skills training centres and hydroponic
gardens.
"For the work that was done silently for the past 58 years, Swamiji was
honoured with several awards from prominent leaders in the country and abroad.
Although Swamiji did not want any publicity for the work done selflessly, in
obedience to the Master, he finally consented to accept them on behalf of the
Divine Master.
"Swamijiâs unassuming nature, humility, dynamic but silent leadership style
and his unwavering commitment and contribution to the poor and needy,
irrespective of race, colour or creed, will always be remembered," said Premier
Ndebele.
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Spokesperson to Premier Ndebele
Cell: 083 6444 050
E-mail: maistryl@premier.kzntl.gov.za
Issued by: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
10 December 2007
