Spiritual leader JP Vaswani dies at 99
He died of old age-related ailments.
Spiritual leader Jashan Pahlajrai Vaswani died in Pune on Thursday morning due to old age-related ailments. Vaswani, better known as Dada Vaswani, was born on August 2, 1918, in Pakistan’s Hyderabad city.
The spiritual leader was also acclaimed as a humanitarian, philosopher, educator and orator. His non-governmental organisation, the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, was involved in charity and social work.
The Sadhu Vaswani Mission said he died around 9 am. “Ever-loving, ever-giving, may he continue to bless us from the beyond,” it said on Twitter.
A member of the organisation said Vaswani had been in a private hospital in Pune for several days and was discharged on Wednesday night, PTI reported. The organisation had planned a big event next month to celebrate Vaswani’s 100th birthday, the member said.
0901hrs IST July 12 2018, on sacred Guruvaar day, our Beloved Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani passes on, from the seen to the unseen. Ever-loving, ever-giving, may he continue to bless us from the beyond - Sadhu Vaswani Mission
— Dada J. P. Vaswani (@DadaJPVaswani) July 12, 2018
Several people expressed their condolences on Twitter.
Had just last week asked my uncle to reserve 8 rooms at his hotel, in order to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Dada Vaswani , as many guests were expected to come into Pune.
— Tehseen Poonawalla (@tehseenp) July 12, 2018
Dada Vaswani was one of the kindest people I met. Warm & gentle . Will miss him.
Arguably one of the few revered, do-gooders without the flamboyant manner and scandals that seem to have become de rigour for babas and self-styled Godmen these days. #DadaVaswani https://t.co/lLao88o6mp
— Ashok Lalla (@ashoklalla) July 12, 2018
Our Beloved Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani passed away. Ever-loving, ever-giving, may he continue to bless us from the beyond. Dada Vaswani remains in our hearts forever as we continue to remember his words and selfless service to millions worldwide. pic.twitter.com/rktAnHLVbQ
— Friends of RSS (@RSS_Org) July 12, 2018
Sad to hear that Spiritual leader Shri Dada Vaswani ji has passed on. He was the most amazing person and we had been blessed to have his guidance.
— Poonam Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) July 12, 2018
Rev. Dada J.P. Vaswani ji has passed on from the seen to the unseen world.
— Anil Shirole (@AnilShiroleBJP) July 12, 2018
Dada Vaswani will remain in our hearts forever through his words, teachings and selfless service to millions worldwide.
May his soul rest in peace and continue to guide us spiritually.
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/UenrotYx9A
Saddened to hear that #DadaVaswani is no longer with us in the material world. His teachings & philosophy, however, will continue to live on pic.twitter.com/Tq2Wg0akm0
— Milind Deora (@milinddeora) July 12, 2018