'Pope Francis will visit Sivagiri during his visit to India next year': Swami Satchidananda

SIVAGIRI: Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust President Swami Satchidananda said that Pope Francis has informed that he will visit Sivagiri during his visit to India next year. Swami, who returned to Sivagiri after attending the World Parliament of Religions held as part of the centenary celebrations of the World Religions Conference in the Vatican, was speaking to Kerala Kaumudi.

 Was Pope Francis invited to Sivagiri?

The Pope was invited to Sivagiri. The monks of the monastery have conveyed a special request to the Pope to visit the monastery. He has also announced that he will visit Sivagiri during his visit to India next year at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 How do you evaluate the World Parliament of Religions?

This World Parliament of Religions, which was held in the Vatican, the largest spiritual center of Christians, with the blessings of the Pope, has become a part of the history of world religions. We inform everyone that this is a blessing received by the Sree Narayana community. The greatness, vision and uniqueness of Sree Narayana Guru were all present in the Pope's speech. Guru said that the world is one family. The Pope said that religious harmony, religious harmony and religious studies are essential for the times to lead to world peace. Guru dedicated his life to humanity. For this, Guru led a life of sacrifice. Sree Narayana Guru lived for the society, seeing everyone as children of God, maintaining tolerance and compassion in his life. This is the principle that the Pope also conveyed through his benediction speech. Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy is universal. Religious scholars from various countries who participated in the conference commented that the Guru's great contributions helped the world to know more.