{"id":117289,"date":"2026-02-09T09:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=117289"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:26:51","slug":"planting-seeds-of-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=117289","title":{"rendered":"Planting Seeds of Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Radha Mohan Das<\/p>\n

On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members. Its purpose was to foster unity across different faiths, highlighting the connections that bring communities together rather than the differences that divide us. In this way, the event celebrated shared values and collective harmony.<\/p>\n

From our community\u2019s perspective, the devotees reflected on teachings such as those in the \u015ar\u012b \u015aik\u1e63\u0101\u1e63\u1e6dakam, which emphasise being \u201cmore humble than a blade of grass and more tolerant than a tree.\u201d Planting the tree was therefore deeply meaningful, allowing us to appreciate how different faiths approach and celebrate themes of growth, renewal, and care for the natural world. While Tu BiShvat is a significant festival in the Jewish calendar, it also offered us a valuable opportunity to show support and recognise the values we share.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was encouraging to see such a wide representation of civic and faith leadership,\u201d said Diviash. \u201cWe would like to place on record our appreciation for The Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Alpha Bird Collins, and his wife, Reverend Louise Collins, who were gracious and gallant throughout the event, as well as Sandra Parnell, whose warm presence contributed to the spirit of the occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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