Pundit Satyanand Maharaj is extending Indian Arrival Day greetings to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
He says the culture and traditions of the East Indian community form an essential part of the nation's rich and diverse legacy. According to Maharaj, this heritage continues to shape the cultural, social, and spiritual fabric of the nation....
00:00Head of the Satya Anand Ashram, Pundit Satyanan Maharaj tells TV6 that the early morning rains did not disrupt any of the scheduled Indian Arrival Day observations or celebrations.
00:13In fact, he views the rainfall as a positive sign, symbolically cleansing the atmosphere and washing away any negativity.
00:22Pundit Maharaj says the day's events are proceeding as planned, with a spirit of reflection, gratitude and cultural pride.
00:31I think it's going to be cancelled unless beyond some kind of readiness.
00:35However, I look at it this way, that the rains have washed our nation in preparation for this celebration that's happened for us for this night.
00:45Everybody celebrates the day now.
00:48He further notes that the culture and traditions of the East Indian community form an indelible element of Trinidad and Tobago's societal fabric, deeply embedded in the national identity and in our daily lives.
01:05According to Pundit Maharaj, this enduring legacy continues to enrich the nation's multicultural landscape.
01:12There is no thinking of Trinidad and Tobago without thinking of East Indian, the present country.
01:20Can you imagine if it's good to remove everything of East Indian influence, how dull and boring Trinidad is being?
01:29From food, to dress, to culture, to music, to song or dance, to sing.
01:35It's an unsinkable thing to even contact me.
01:39Pundit Maharaj adds that the Indian community remains part of the very heartbeat of the nation.
01:46He says their presence is not just historical, but deeply personal and enduring, forming a vital thread in the rich tapestry of the nation's soul.
01:57He says his hope is for a future that is stronger, unified, productive and crime-free.
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