Pune, Feb 11 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that when devotion and power mingle, shackles of slavery shatter while describing Maharashtra as a land of both. Addressing a gathering on the eighth day of Shri Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav organised in Alandi, Pune, the UP CM said, "It was here that Guru Samarth Ramdas provided his guidance to the brave Chhatrapati Shivaji. When devotion and power mingle, the shackles of slavery shatter. This is what we have witnessed in Ayodhya with the construction of a grand and divine Ram Temple after 500 years of bondage. With the company of saints and the efforts of Prime Minister Modi, we all have been witnesses to the historical date of January 22. The new and grand Ayodhya is inviting you all." During the ceremony, he presented an Angavastra and an idol of Lord Ganesha to Swami Govind Dev Giri, along with releasing a souvenir commemorating the saint's life. He was also felicitated by Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati with traditional Angvastra and Prasad. Reflecting on the occasion of Swami Govind Dev Giri's 75th birth anniversary, Yogi expressed his admiration for the saint's lifelong dedication to Vedic Sanatan Dharma and his invaluable contributions to Hindu society. He shared his long-standing desire to visit Alandi, a place he had read about in his childhood while studying the Dnyaneshwari. "At the age of just 15, Dnyaneshwar Ji Maharaj did the work of showing a new path to the devotees by preaching Dnyaneshwari. In just 21 years, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj had done the work of spreading the spirituality of India across the globe by taking Sanjeev Samadhi," he said. The UP CM praised the spiritual legacy of Maharashtra, exemplified by luminaries like Samarthguru Ramdas and Chhatrapati Shivaji, whose valor and devotion continue to inspire. Highlighting the significance of Maharashtra's history of bravery, he mentioned that Defence Corridor of UP, named in honor of Veer Chhatrapati Shivaji, underscoring the enduring spirit of resistance against oppression. Yogi said that when he became the CM of UP, the name of the Mughal Museum being built in Agra was changed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum. He also talked about how Chhatrapati Shivaji made Aurangzeb suffer with his bravery. Expressing gratitude for the event, he extended an invitation to all attendees to visit Ayodhya, the site of the grand Shri Ram temple, symbolizing the triumph of devotion over adversity. The event was attended by Swami Ramdev, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshananda of Juna Akhara, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Swami Rajendradas, and other esteemed guests, alongside a multitude of devotees and citizens. Earlier, Yogi visited the Sanjeevan Samadhi Temple of Dnyaneshwar Maharaj in Pune and offered prayers. Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj welcomed the CM at the temple. On this occasion, ministers in Maharashtra government Chandrakant Patil and Dilip Walse Patil as well as UP's Jal Shakti Minister Swatantradev Singh were present. The CM offered flowers at the Sanjeevan Samadhi of Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and worshiped him as per the rituals. He also met the saints present there. On behalf of the temple, a picture of Dnyaneshwar Maharaj was presented to CM Yogi. The saints congratulated CM Yogi by presenting the idols of Shri Ram, Janaki and Lakshman...////...