Dada J.P. Vaswani
Beloved spiritual leader of the Sindhi community and head of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission
“Religion? Let us talk of it less, practice more!” — Sadhu T.L. Vaswani
Feeding the Poor
Daily feeding of the poor and needy; distribution of fruits to hospital patients and milk to poor students
Reverence for Life
Grains to birds twice daily, food to animals — a living expression of reverence for all life
International Meatless Day
A worldwide campaign to observe November 25 as International Meatless Day and Animal Rights Day
Non-Sectarian
A non-sectarian, non-political, non-communal body breathing peace to all people of the earth
Sadhu Vaswani Mission
The Sadhu Vaswani Mission is a spiritual, social welfare, and non-profit institution that reaches its caring services to the poor and needy, sick and aged, irrespective of caste, creed, or colour.
The Mission was founded in 1931 in Hyderabad-Sind (now part of Pakistan) by Sadhu T.L. Vaswani, whose universal outlook and philosophy revolved around the supreme ideal of reverence for all life, service to suffering humanity, and cultivation of the soul. After the Partition of India, the headquarters were shifted to Pune in 1950. Following the passing of Sadhu Vaswani in January 1966, the organisation was renamed the Sadhu Vaswani Mission (it was originally called the Brotherhood Association).
Dada J.P. Vaswani
Dada Jashan Pahilajrai Vaswani — lovingly known simply as Dada — carried the torch of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission for decades, becoming one of the most beloved spiritual figures of the Sindhi diaspora worldwide. A prolific author, tireless teacher, and champion of world peace, Dada was known for his extraordinary warmth and his gift for making people of all faiths feel welcome in the shelter of the Divine.
He travelled across the globe, from New York to Singapore, bringing the message of Jhulelal, of love, of unity — touching hearts in ways that transcended language, religion, and nationality.
“The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do.” — Dada J.P. Vaswani
Connect with the Mission
To learn more and stay connected with the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, visit the official website at www.sadhuvaswani.org.