Spiritual Swamiji declines Padma Shri
Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sun, Jan 28, 2018, 07:32 PM
Bangalore Jan 28: Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swamiji of Jnana Yogashram who is referred to as the 'Walking God of North Karnataka', has declined to accept the Padma Shri award. The Guru was awarded Padma Shri Award on the eve of the Republic day.
The Guru has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and wrote that "I am very grateful to the Government of India for awarding me the prestigious 'Padma Shri'. But will all respect to you and the government, I want to convey my unwillingness to accept the great award".
He added that " he was a simple man living a simple life, adding, being a Sanyasin I am little interested in awards.I hope you appreciate my decision of not accepting this highly valued Padma Shri award".