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5 days ago
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Dr. Dinesh Shahra Presents Dalai Lama's Secret to Happiness to Hon'ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan
In a warm and meaningful exchange at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, renowned industrialist, philanthropist, and author Dr. Dinesh Shahra presented his latest book, 'Dalai Lama's Secret to Happiness,' to the Hon'ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, as part of the ongoing celebrations commemorating the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The interaction was enriched with profound reflections on the universal values of compassion, humanity, inner peace, joy, and brotherhood — ideals that form the essence of His Holiness's teachings. Governor Dev Varma, himself an accomplished author and admirer of spiritual thought, commended the core message of the book and lauded Dr. Shahra's unwavering commitment to promoting compassion, harmony, and happiness through literature, music, and public engagement. 'In today's fragmented and fast-paced world, voices like His Holiness the Dalai Lama — and efforts like Dr. Shahra's — are crucial reminders of our shared humanity and the need to cultivate inner peace,' remarked Governor Dev Varma. During the meeting, the Governor was particularly touched by the soulful musical tribute composed by Dr. Shahra, titled Love, Compassion, Joy, Peace, dedicated to His Holiness. As a connoisseur of music, he appreciated how such profound spiritual emotions were beautifully conveyed through melody and verse. Dr. Shahra also shared his perspective on the global relevance of the Dalai Lama's teachings, especially in an age marked by increasing emotional disconnection, anxiety, and unrest. 'His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not merely a spiritual figure, but a living embodiment of humility, inner joy, and hope. This book is my humble offering to spread his timeless message — particularly among today's youth,' said Dr. Shahra. The Governor also took note of the Dinesh Shahra Foundation's ongoing initiatives focused on sustainability and holistic well-being, expressing appreciation for its commitment to nation-building. He conveyed his willingness to extend support for such meaningful efforts in Telangana's welfare, whenever needed. The meeting concluded with a shared sentiment that India must continue to serve as a spiritual torchbearer, leading global efforts to disseminate the universal values of Sanatan Dharma, Buddhist wisdom, and unconditional love, to inspire collective consciousness and inner transformation. 'Dalai Lama's Secret to Happiness' is now available on leading platforms and continues to receive acclaim from spiritual seekers, educators, and thought leaders across the globe.
India.com
20-05-2025
- General
- India.com
Who is Dr. Dinesh Shahra? The Business Tycoon's Journey from Corporate Success to Spiritual Living
Dr. Dinesh Shahra's journey is a happening evolution- from a disciplined child born on 22nd Feb 1952 in badnagar, near Indore to transforming the agriculture of India. Born in a joint family propagating devotion and discipline, young Shahra was imbibed with the spirit of hard work and spirituality at an early age. While his mother would silently engage in worship, his father would insist on doing one's duty and inculcate a heavy sense of reverence for this in Dr. Dinesh, even well beyond the days of childhood as he used to visit temples around. Although he could have taken a regular route, following graduation from Harcourt Butler Institute in chemical engineering, he did not do so. Instead, he found soyabean to be an area where not many were paying attention. For him, these were not merely a crop. They represented a way through which the farmers could become self-sufficient and nutrition could be made cheap and accessible. As a result of this, he developed eleven processing plants, mostly situated in Madhya Pradesh, hence eliciting the occasional designation of the region as the 'Soy Bowl of India.' His attention then fell on the establishment of mills for palm oils, thereby improving rural prospects and lessening import dependence. All along, he kept his spiritual footing intact. His inner path was deeply influenced by an encounter with Swami Pragyanand ji during the 1990s. The inner compass was now shaped by the lessons, prayers, and satsang time, which he had heard about first as a child. With long, silent days throughout India's COVID lockdown, he picked up a pen. His flowing thoughts gave rise to many works that seek to teach younger audiences some ancient Indian wisdom. By lifting the shroud of complex terminology from Vedic knowledge and presenting it as something practical apart from being abstract, he has consciously tried to keep things accessible in the Sanatan living series. His latest book, Dalai Lama's Secret to Happiness, presents another path succinctly and simply. Before books and works, music was a silent friend. Charting Indian classical music, Shahra has developed good relationships with musicians like Anuradha Paudwal, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar throughout the years. He is currently developing music under the banner of 'Sanatan Sangeet Bharat'-music that uplifts and heals rather than just entertains. The same intent is infused into Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) which was founded by Dr. Dinesh Shahra. Tree plantation, education programs, cow care projects, and women's empowerment are three of the projects through which he wishes to see growth that doesn't end in individual prosperity and glory. 'When questioned what he wants people to remember him for, he had a simple answer: somebody who made an effort to spread what good he was able to experience.'
