Pujya Shantibhai welcomed all present on this auspicious occasion of Holi. He recalled the initiation of Shãlin Mãnav Ratna Awards with the blessings of Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji. He said that Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji has always magnified good qualities in others, for us to learn and appreciate.

Pujya Dr Manojbhai Soni gave an introduction of Pujya Dr Mrinalinideviji as a clan from the royal family of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. Pujya Manojbhai rewinded history pages to the era of post Independence when national leaders were busy planning for the economic development of this country. Parallel, Gurudev Param Pujya Yogiji Mãhãraj was concerned about the development of country’s youth and their character building. In this pursuit, He selected Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji – then fondly called as Jashubhai – to be a leader of the youth. This assertion was the foundation of Anoopam Mission. While introducing Pujya Dr Mrinalinideviji, he described her as a mother who has nourished the education empire. She has been passionate Guru-mata always standing by the truth & roots of Indian culture and sentiments.

Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji conferred Shãlin Mãnav Ratna Award to Pujya Dr Mrinalinideviji Puar.

Pujya Dr Mrinalinideviji expressed her gratitude on being honoured by Shãlin Mãnav Ratna award by Anoopam Mission.

Pujya Ashvinbhai introduced 2^nd recipient of the award, Pujya Sudhirbhai Nanavati as the Executive Vice President of Gujarat Law Society, an educational conglomerate running 37 Institutes with more than 32000 students. A renowned Lawyer and a humble human being, he was also on the managing committee of Gujarat Cricket Association and BCCI.

Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji conferred Shãlin Mãnav Ratna Award to Pujya Sudhirbhai Nanavati.

Pujya Sudhirbhai offered his respect to Gurudev Param Pujya Yogiji Mãhãraj and Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji. With his lawyer's traits to quickly analyse the opposite person, he expressed that 18 years ago he had first met Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji & he witnessed the unconditional love and affection flowing from His eyes. He expressed his gratitude to Anoopam Mission for the award given & assured that he will remain committed in providing best education at all times and whatever else Guruvarya Param Pujya Sahebji tells him to follow.