While promoting and spreading education, it is important to contemplate its true purpose. The center of education is the individual, and his all-round development should be the main goal," said Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, founder of Shrutisagar Ashram, Phulgaon.
He was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the 43rd Foundation Day ceremony of the MAEER MIT Educational Institution Group, held with great enthusiasm and spiritual fervor.
The event was presided over by Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh, former Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University. Among the distinguished guests were Prof. Fernando Garibe, founder of the Garibe Institute for Soft Power and Public Diplomacy (USA) and Grammy Award winner, and Ronald C. Gunnell, President of the Garibe Institute.
The program saw the presence of Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, founder-president of the MIT Group and renowned spiritual educationist; Prof. Prakash Joshi, founding trustee; Dr. Mangesh Karad, president; Prof. Swati Karad-Chate, trustee and secretary; Dr. Vinayak Ghaisas, trustee; and Dr. R.M. Chitnis, Vice-Chancellor of MIT-WPU.
On this occasion, a unique literary and musical presentation titled "Geet Vishwanath, Vishwadharmi Vishwanath Shodh Vishwashanticha: Yatra Vachanpurtichi", written by Dr. Sanjay Upadhyay and presented by Prof. Shashank Divekar, was performed.
In his keynote address, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati emphasized the importance of cultivating values and personality through education. “If performance, intelligence, and the mind of students are developed through education, social well-being will follow. A value-based education system that nurtures the mind is essential,” he said.
Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad highlighted that the institution has always strived to create value-based citizens. “Peace can prevail in the world only through a coordination of science and spirituality. Our educational model is rooted in universal humanism and global harmony,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Fernando Garibe stressed the importance of inner exploration in today’s divided world. “In times of global conflict and confusion, students must look inward for knowledge and awaken universal humanity,” he said.
Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh praised the institution’s role in promoting the spirit of Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Pasayadan. “The message of world brotherhood is being passed on to the new generation through this institution’s efforts in value-based education,” he remarked.
An audio-visual presentation on the history and achievements of the MIT Group was delivered by Dr. Rahul Karad, Executive Chairman.
As part of the celebrations, teachers and non-teaching staff from various branches of the MIT Group were felicitated with certificates and cash awards for their dedicated service.
Dr. Sunil Karad, Treasurer and Trustee, was honored with the Golden Hall of Fame Award – Most Precious Jewels of Knowledge Divine and Unique Pearls of Wisdom for his creative contributions on the global stage as an alumnus of the institution.
Dr. Mangesh Karad delivered the welcome address, while Prof. Swati Karad-Chate proposed the vote of thanks. The program was ably moderated by Dr. Ratnadeep Joshi.
