‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti’, the third day of the Democratic National Convention began with Vedic prayers
A unique Vedic prayer in which the priest begged for blessings for a unified country opened the third day of the Democratic National Convention.
As he officially opened the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on its third day, Indian-American priest Rakesh Bhatt said, “Even if we have differences, when it comes to the nation, we have to be united, and it moves us towards justice for all,” according to media.
“We ought to work together. Allow our thoughts to collaborate. Give our hearts a single pulse. everything in the sake of improving society. The top Hindu priest prayed, “May this make us powerful so we can unite and make our nation proud.”
Bhatt is from Bengaluru and works as a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland. Under his mentor, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha, he received training in Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama and the Rig Veda as a Madhwa priest.
“We belong to one global family. Truth serves as our pillar and is unwavering. Take us from fantasy to reality. From death to immortality, from darkness to light. Bhatt said, “Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.”
Bhatt has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sanskrit, English, and Kannada. She is also conversant in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, English, and Tulu. He graduated from Jaychamarajendra College in Sanskrit and Osteen College in Bengaluru with degrees in Kannada and English.
Prior to joining Sri Sri Vishnu Temple in July 2013, he worked for a while at Badrinath and Raghavendra Swami Koil in Salem after spending a number of years in Udupi Ashta Matha.
Ajay Bhutoria, the Democratic Party’s deputy national finance chair, said, “Rakesh Bhatt’s Hindu prayer at the DNC today is a significant moment, showcasing the Democratic Party’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.”
“Seeing the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian American community honored on such a significant platform is encouraging. This occasion illustrates how our community is becoming more and more recognized inside the framework of American culture, according to Bhutoria.
