Haridwar, Oct. 15 -- Vice President of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Chinmay Pandya, on Thursday reiterated that Navratri is a special occasion for introspection, self-refinement and the awakening of inner potential.

He emphasised that spiritual practices performed with faith, focused dedication and surrender bring positive changes in an individual's thoughts, conduct and personality.

Addressing the satsang gathering, Pandya emphasised that Shantikunj is a sacred land sanctified by the penance and spiritual practices of Yug Rishi Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya and Param Vandaneya Mataji.

He described the Gayatri Mahamantra, comprising nine words and 24 syllables, as a spiritual foundation for the upliftment of human life.

He further s...