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At 8.46 a.m. on 26 January 2001 a devastating earthquake rattled Gujarat. The earthquake measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, demolishing buildings, infrastructure and killing thousands. While most people were still recovering from the initial shock of the earthquake, Pramukh Swami Maharaj had arranged warm meals for survivors by lunchtime. Swamishri mobilized the BAPS Sanstha’s sadhus and volunteers to begin emergency relief work. Swamishri was so involved with the relief efforts that he was on the phone the next morning even before taking a shower. For the next year, Swamishri coordinated the Sanstha’s earthquake relief work, often staying up till well past midnight to contact people in India and abroad to make necessary arrangements. More than 500 villages were provided aid and 15 villages and colonies were reconstructed. Today, these villages are considered amongst the finest in Gujarat, made possible by Swamishri’s meticulous care.
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