Brahmacharya Deeksha Samaroh kicks off at Mahakumbh

Deeksha ceremony at Shri Shambhu Panch Agni Akhara Image credit UP Info Dept
Deeksha ceremony starts at Shri Shambhu Panch Agni Akhara
By Raisina Correspondent
Prayagraj, January 16: The Brahmacharya Deeksha Samaroh commenced at Shri Shambhu Panch Agni Akhara, the akhara of ‘brahmacharis’, located on the fair premises of Mahakumbh Prayagraj, on Wednesday.
Brahmacharis of Chaturnaam live in this Akhara in line with the tradition of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. After studying in the Akhara, brahmacharis will go to the society and propagate religion.
Prakash, Swaroop, Chaitanya and Anand represent one Shankaracharya each in this Akhara. All the four Vedas are studied in the Akhara, so that they can go to the society and propagate religion.
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Mahamandaleshwar Sampurnanand Maharaj of Shri Shambhu Panch Agni Akhara informed that there were lakhs of brahmacharis in this Akhara. “Whoever comes here to be initiated into the ‘Brahmacharya’ practice, has to first understand the traditions of the Akhara and Sanatan Dharma,” he said.
When the Panchs of the Akhara feel that he is mature enough to become a brahmachari, he is given Deeksha as a brahmachari”, he stated. According to Sampurnanand Maharaj, a brahmachari is one who follows the religion and is capable of explaining and propagating the Sanatan Dharma to people.
“Those who abandon family lives come here. Many brahmacharis were given Deeksha here and they received social titles. Brahmacharis are appointed to the posts of Sabhapati, General Secretary, Secretary, Shrimahant, Mahant, Thanapati, Kotwal, Pujari as per their qualifications,” he remarked further.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, directed improved arrangements for devotees at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, January 29. Reviewing the turnout of devotees at the Mahakumbh during Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti festivals with senior officials at a high-level meeting, he stressed the need for enhanced preparations for the upcoming event.
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He instructed officials to coordinate with the railways to ensure timely operation of special Mahakumbh trains, emphasizing the need for continuous operation of both regular and special trains, with increased frequency to accommodate the large number of devotees.
The Chief Minister highlighted the need to enhance the mobile network in the fair area and ensure the continuous operation of buses, shuttle buses, and electric buses. He also emphasized regular toilet cleaning, barricading of ghats, and 24×7 electricity and drinking water supply in all sectors.
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