Maharaji was invited by Rotary International to address a distinguished audience of civic, business, and government leaders at the National Center for Performing Arts in Mumbai, India. He was introduced by the district governor of Rotary International. "Each day that comes is a gift," Maharaji said, "and when we understand the value of every moment, we can discover the way life is meant to be lived—in joy, gratitude, and beauty."

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