The President of Croatia, His Excellency Stjepan Mesic, has received a visit from Prof. Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda and on this occasion has given him the decorative award of Danica Order of Croatia. This award is in recognition of Prof. Maheshwarananda’s lasting achievements in developing ecological awareness, peace and tolerance between cultures, nations and religions of the world.
South-african newspaper reports about Swamiji's visit to professor Fatima Meer who is recovering from an illness at her Durban home. Swamiji was due to share a platform with professor Meer at a conference on world peace, at the recent UN Summit on Sustainable Development.
Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji is participating at the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg/South Africa.
Between 19th and 21st of June Swamiji paid a short visit to Slovenia, during which he met both highest Slovenian representatives: president Kucan and Prime Minister dr. Drnovsek.
2002/March-June
Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji was again traveling around the world and visiting different continents and countries to spread the message of world peace and tolerance among all nations, religions and races.