India, March 29 -- Guided by the idea of moving "from weapons to wisdom", more than 125 retired personnel from the Indian Armed Forces have gathered in Alandi for the fourth edition of week-long "Harinam Saptah", which began on March 27.

Retired officers, including brigadiers, colonels, majors and captains, will recite the prayers dedicated to the revered 13th-century saint, philosopher, and poet at the temple of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj.

Veterans will conduct discourses and recite devotional verses (abhangas) and kirtans composed by the sant, highlighting the values of humility, simplicity, and devotion, at the Veena Mandap on the temple premises during the period concluding on April 2.

Over the years, the initiative has grown into a ...