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Baijnath Agarwal, the dedicated trustee of Gita Press Gorakhpur, passed away at his Gorakhpur residence after a brief illness at the age of 90. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed his condolences, emphasizing the significant loss to society.
In a social media post, Chief Minister Yogi stated, “The passing of Shri Baijnath Aggarwal, Trustee of Gita Press, Gorakhpur, is deeply saddening. With 40 years of service as a Gita Press trustee, Baijnath ji dedicated his life to social awareness and humanitarian efforts. His departure leaves an irreplaceable void in society. May Lord Shri Ram grant him a place at His feet, and may the bereaved family members and the entire Gita Press family find the strength to bear this immense loss. Om peace!”
The Chief Minister also spoke with Agarwal’s younger son, Devi Dayal Agarwal, over the phone to express his condolences. Baijnath Agarwal is survived by his wife and five sons.
Baijnath Agarwal began his association with Gita Press as an employee in 1950 at the age of 17 and later assumed the role of a trustee in 1983. He had previously served as an administrator at Gita Press, continuing the family’s legacy as his father also worked there.
A multitude of individuals gathered at Agarwal’s residence to pay their final respects before his mortal remains were transported to Varanasi for cremation.
Earlier this year, Gita Press, Gorakhpur, was honored with the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 by the Indian government. This prestigious award, established in 1995, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s principles and is open to individuals of all nationalities, races, languages, castes, creeds, and genders. The award includes a prize of ₹1 crore, a citation, a plaque, and a traditional handicraft or handloom item.
Gita Press, established in 1923, is one of the world’s largest publishers, renowned for producing 41.7 crore books in 14 languages, including 16.21 crore copies of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
