PUNE: The Sadhu Vaswani Mission commemorated 92 years of the Mira Movement in Education on June 4 with a day of deeply spiritual and reflective events, honouring the visionary ideals of its founder, Sadhu Vaswani.
Three satsangs—at dawn, noon, and evening—marked the milestone. The celebrations began at 5 a.m. with a havan and satsang, held at the same hour when the movement was first initiated in 1933. The program included readings from the Nuri Granth and sacred texts of saints like Sant Dnyaneshwar, Sant Tukaram, Shah Abdul Latif, and Jesus, each echoing the universal message of inner light and love.
In a recorded message, Sadhu Vaswani’s teachings reminded devotees that true education must unite both the head and the heart, calling for values-based learning in schools.
At the noon and evening satsangs, students, teachers, and followers gathered in large numbers. Dr. Manju Nichani, Director of Sadhu Vaswani Schools, addressed the assembly, calling June 4 a “landmark day in Indian education.” She emphasized that education must shape the hearts of students, not just their intellects, and urged teachers to see themselves as vital guides for the future. “You are the shapers of the future. You hold a power greater than you imagine,” she told educators.
Aarti Patil, Principal of the Sadhu Vaswani International School, Pradhikaran, shared personal reflections and experiences with Dada Vaswani, describing the school’s environment as one filled with love, purpose, and values. “Not a single student or teacher ever wants to leave our school,” she said, highlighting the emotional and moral connection the institution fosters.
Adding to the day’s significance, the Mission also performed the bhoomi puja for a new hostel dedicated to nursing students, signaling continued expansion in educational and service-oriented infrastructure.
From a humble beginning with one man’s vision and a two-paisa coin, the Mira Movement has grown into a global force in education, now operating 16 institutions across India and one in the UK. As the centenary of the movement approaches, the Mission’s enduring commitment to character-building and compassionate education continues to light the way forward.