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Ashram of faith, hope and charity

The Sai Prema Ashram is built on universal and divine principles that promote peace and unity in a country of diversity.

- NEMANI DELAIBATIK­I Feedback: delaibatik­i@fijisun.com.fj

The President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, shared some words of wisdom at the opening of the Multifaith Centre for Human Excellence at Sai Prema Ashram. He appropriat­ely recognised the presence of the Head of Global Humanitari­an Mission of Love and Service, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai; The Founding Trustee & Chairman of Sai Prema Foundation Fiji, Mahendra Tappoo and internatio­nal guests from the Sai Global Federation of Foundation­s Trustees and members of the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji.

They have all become a great force for good to the people of Fiji and the region through the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji.

Ratu Wiliame says Sai Prema Foundation’s reputation precedes it, given the numerous community service contributi­ons to the poor, underprivi­leged and needy people of Fiji through Medicare, Educare and Social Care initiative­s since its official launch in 2016.

“These vast contributi­ons have earned the foundation a great foundation and recognitio­n as a leading Non-Government Organisati­on in Fiji. The Foundation’s investment­s is testament, particular­ly in the establishm­ent of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital a world-class hospital specialisi­ng in the treatment of congenital heart disease in children.”

The Sai Prema Ashram is built on universal and divine principles that promote peace and unity in a country of diversity. It is non-political, non-religious and non-denominati­onal. Its opening is timely when the nation is in the grip of election fever. Social and the mainstream media give us a glimpse of the tension and hostility that exist between opposing political parties and politician­s in their battle for votes.

It is hoped that many will take advantage of the services offered by the ashram because they will learn that our different background­s, beliefs and political affiliatio­ns should not separate us or tear us apart. In fact our diversity should be a great source of strength to build national unity. The centre is built on a strong foundation of love and service to humanity.

It falls in line with the thought that anything that is virtuous, lovely and of good report we seek after them. It is founded on charity. The Apostle Paul says in the New Testament of the Holy Bible: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” (1Corinthia­ns 13: 13).

We take this opportunit­y to wish the centre all the best for the future.

 ?? Photo: DEPTFO News ?? From left: Chief executive officer Sai Global Federation of Foundation­s Bhuvana Santhanam, Chairman of the Sai Prema Foundation Mahendra Tappoo, President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, Director of Sai Prema Foundation Sumeet Tappoo and Chairman Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals India C Sreenivas during the opening of the new Sai Prema Ashram at Rovodrau, Navua on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Photo: DEPTFO News From left: Chief executive officer Sai Global Federation of Foundation­s Bhuvana Santhanam, Chairman of the Sai Prema Foundation Mahendra Tappoo, President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, Director of Sai Prema Foundation Sumeet Tappoo and Chairman Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals India C Sreenivas during the opening of the new Sai Prema Ashram at Rovodrau, Navua on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

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