Exclusive interview of Devkinandan Thakur with Garima Singh

What do you see as the urgent role of the government for this much-needed change?

I would only want the government to make the holy “Geeta”, the legendary story of Shrawan Kumar and other robust Upanishads, a part of the compulsory education throughout the nation irrespective of caste, religion and creed.

We still majorly lack on basic amenities like road, transportation, electricity etc. And so does Vrindavan which in many aspects is of huge cultural importance. Even Hema Malini ji, the current MP from Vrindavan, payed a visit to you. Your comments..

I am a spiritual preacher and hence I have not much connections with politicians. But yes, I connect with everyone as a person. Moreover, a matter of fact is that the current CM of UP has celebrated Holi in Braj this year. And this was remarkable as it has never happened earlier. Besides, Hema Malini ji also participated at the Braj Holi Raso Utsav in Mathura. Above all, Mathura and Vrindavan are in themselves a huge attraction nevertheless of such promotions.

Vrindavan, for the drastic conditions of its roads and lack of other amenities, needs an urgent support and we would be escalated if this support can be offered by you.

It’s all destined, I believe. We have also started an orphanage named “Ashray Seva Sadan” and by God’s grace soon we may come up with some educational aids to such children. Moreover, I feel, tourism here can be more developed at this front.

Believing in simplicity and undecorated life style, at times the facilities, amenities and conveniences you enjoy are suspected by many. How would you react to this?

I am not a saint. I am a “Grahasth Brahman” and so I am pursuing some of the Brahman do’s and don’ts. And people who do not understand my dreams and who “Devkinandan” is, will only suspect me.

Social media, which is blooming at a speedy pace, has offered you with a remarkable acknowledgement. How commendable it is for you?

This is the enormous love of my audience and the youth, I believe. And this would have not been a success without their love and the almighty’s blessings above all. My complete aim is to reach out the largest mob if possible and take them to the path of the absolute. So, I urge you all to continue loving us the same way and keep sharing as much as you can.

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