Chicago: Rakesh Bhatt started the last day of the Democratic National Convention here with a Vedic prayer. It is noteworthy that in this convention, US Vice President Kamala Harris was chosen as the party's presidential candidate. On the closing day of the convention on Wednesday, Hindu priest Rakesh Bhatt chanted Vedic mantras.
Rakesh Bhatt, a liberal at the Shiva-Vishnu temple in Maryland, concluded by chanting Om Shanti: Shanti: Shanti: 'Sahana vavatu, sahaunau bhunkatu…' to maintain unity in a country like India despite its diversity.
While giving a brief lecture during this, he said that even though we have differences, but when it comes to the country, we stand united, which leads us to justice. We should work together. Even when it comes to (the nation), our thoughts should also think alike. We should work for the welfare of all. This is what moves us forward. The Vedic prayer is: Asato Ma Sadgamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityarm Amritam Gamaya: Om Shanti: Shanti: Shanti: Astu.
He posted it on a video as well as a social media post. He also said that this time the Democratic Party convention will be important.