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India.com
29-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani son Akash Ambani visits Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, donates....
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani son Akash Ambani visits Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, donates.... Akash Ambani, the eldest son of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and Chairman of Reliance Jio, on Wednesday visited the holy city of Varanasi. During his visit, he offered prayers at the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and participated in the grand Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. As soon as Akash arrived at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, he first bowed to the temple's towering spire. He then entered the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) and spent around 10 minutes in deep prayer. He performed jalabhishek (offering water) and dugdhabhishek (offering milk) on the Shivling. The temple priests guided him through a dedicated worship ceremony. The temple priests guided him through a traditional Shodashopachara ritual, a sixteen-step worship process. He prayed with full devotion and received blessings from Lord Shiva. After the puja, he bowed respectfully to the temple's main spire and also visited several other small shrines within the temple complex. As a token of appreciation, the temple authorities gifted him a Rudraksha mala and prasadam (holy offering). Speaking to the temple staff, Akash expressed his deep spiritual experience, saying, 'Coming to Kashi, I felt a strong sense of spiritual energy.' He also mentioned that the recent wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was completed smoothly with the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. According to media reports, Akash donated more than Rs. 1 crore to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust. Present during his visit were temple CEO Vishwabhushan Mishra, SDM Shambhu Sharan, and several priests. After visiting the temple, Akash went to Dashashwamedh Ghat, where he took part in the sacred Ganga Aarti. Before the Aarti, priests performed a traditional Vedic ritual to worship River Ganga. The members of Ganga Seva Nidhi, including president Sushant Mishra, treasurer Ashish Tiwari, and secretary Hanuman Yadav, welcomed him with an angavastram (a traditional shawl), prasadam, and a memento. They also invited him to return with his entire family. To end the evening, Akash enjoyed a peaceful boat ride on the Ganga, taking in the spiritual atmosphere of the ancient city. About Akash Ambani Akash Ambani is the eldest son of India's top industrialist Mukesh Ambani. According to Jio Institute, he serves as the Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. He is also a board member of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited. A passionate sports enthusiast, Akash is the co-owner of the IPL team Mumbai Indians, one of the league's most successful franchises.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
From law to liberation: An SC judge who drinks only Gangajal
In a heartfelt and deeply personal sharing, Hon'ble Justice Sanjay Karol of the Supreme Court of India recounted a spiritual journey that transcended the boundaries of legal thought and entered the sacred realm of inner transformation. The renowned judge drinks only Gangajal to quench his thirst and he shared the story behind this resolve. What began as a simple encounter with him recently evolved into a profound commitment to faith, discipline, and divine grace — guided by the sacred waters of the Ganga. 'I met a saint who spoke words that pierced right through my heart,' Justice Karol shared, reflecting on that pivotal moment. The conversation rekindled memories of an earlier interaction with a retired judge known for his spiritual depth. 'He had spoken of his journey with Gangajal as a path to awakening, a vehicle for inner grace,' Justice Karol recalled. 'He carried bottles blessed under Namami Gange, infused with Rudraksha. They were like relics of ancient wisdom.' When the saint heard this, he made a statement that shook Justice Karol to his core: 'Whoever consumes Gangajal may be worthy of being venerated.' The saint then recited verses from Adi Shankaracharya's Ganga Stotra, invoking the divine presence of the holy river. That moment, Justice Karol said, 'awakened something deep within me. I felt an inner call to test this for myself.' What followed was more than an experiment — it was a vow. 'I decided I would live one week with only Gangajal,' he said. Despite initial skepticism and institutional hesitation about endorsing the sacred water for consumption, he pursued the path with faith. He found a priest who had lived solely on Gangajal for over 30 years. 'That one week became 15 days, then a month. Eventually, it became a way of life.' The transformation, he explained, touched every aspect of his existence. 'My wife, who was once reluctant to accompany me on spiritual journeys, began travelling with me. Our first pilgrimage together to Haridwar and Devprayag was not just a trip — it was a rebirth of our bond,' he said. He described a surge in his own mental clarity and spiritual vitality. 'Meditation came naturally. My decisions at work became sharper, but also more compassionate. My mind stopped resisting intuition and began flowing with it.' Even when his official responsibilities take him abroad, Justice Karol stays rooted in his vow. 'Whether in India or overseas, I only consumed Gangajal. It was not a burden—it was my source of focus and joy.' He also spoke about a heightened sense of manifestation. 'My thoughts began aligning with reality. When the heart is clean and surrendered, it feels like the divine begins to respond.' Perhaps the most telling change, however, was intangible. 'People told me I looked different. I felt lighter. There was a glow — not from achievement, but from peace.' His spiritual path is now an inseparable part of his identity. 'Gangajal flows through me now — not just in my veins, but in my values,' he said. 'Through every sip, I feel grace. Through every fast, I cleanse my soul.' Justice Karol's journey is a reminder that even within the highest corridors of justice, the quietest truths of the soul can echo — and liberate. (Written by Dr Tanu Jain)
