On 6th February 2009, Pujya Sri Swamiji inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Programs of Bonsai Association at Kamma Sangham Building, Hyderabad. Mr. Peter Chang, London, RP Sisodia – Horticulture Commissioner (Government of India) and other office bearers participated in the program.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri Swamiji made an emphatic speech, which was well received.
Important points

• Bonsai is not alien to our culture. The word Bon – signifies comfort and the term Sai – symbolises effort and movement.
• It reminds us of our duty to be friendly to the nature.
• We have come across differing views about Bonsai, maligning it as a restrictive practice, which curtails the growth of the plant. But, at the same time, the same set of critics is oblivious to the drastic reduction of forest cover.
  Hence, it is my hobby and passion to resurrect plants, which are in dying stage due to malnourishment/ uprooting/ chopping; in Bonsai form.
• We have to do away with euphemism and nurture the bondage and affection towards plants. Raise at least a plant in your home, in pots, if you do not have back yard.
• Make your children feel that the plant is an inseparable part of your extended family. In a society depending on apartment complex for its habitation, Bonsai is the minimal solution.

Sri Appa Rao (Senior Police Officer) and his wife, Sri Devi President of Friends' Bonsai Society
welcome Sri Swamiji to the Silver Jubilee Meet of the society

Inauguration of the event

Release of Silver Jubilee Souvenir

Delegates of Bonsai Meet

Sri Swamiji delivers an inspiring speech

Inauguration

What is the greatness of this plant! A Point discussed

Exploring the details of each plant

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