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perseverance of conducting the meeting Subhash L. Saraf, RGM, and R.W. Bro.
flawlessly takes a lot of management. Since, it Mehernosh Patel, RGS offered the Vote of
needs managing people. Thanks. W. Bro. Tushar Garg closed with:
The day lifted in spirit with a Masonic Quiz by “Until next time.”
W. Bro. Gautam Arora, an interaction with A Living Legacy
Non-Masons of Aurangabad, and an evening What made Aurangabad 2025 memorable
of fellowship. was its balance of gravitas and warmth.
“Knowledge, when seasoned with joy, • The Regional Grand Master’s presence
becomes memory.” embodied continuity and aspiration.
Day 3 – Reflection & Renewal • The Deputy Regional Grand Master, R.W.
The final day balanced reflection with resolve. Bro. Tarun Shrivastava, as convenor and
• R.W. Bro. Mehernosh Patel, RGS shared architect, proved himself the visionary behind
his vast knowledge and described how not just this event, but many more to come.
efficiently secretarial office can be run and to “In every gathering, we do not just learn the
see responsibilities of opportunities for work—we inherit the Light.”
growth. Aurangabad 2025 will be remembered as a
• W. Bro. Rudreshwar Malkani on Jewels of workshop where tradition met innovation,
Freemasonry: jewels are not ornaments but knowledge was shared with joy, and fraternity
virtues-patience, wisdom, integrity. was renewed in discipline and fellowship.
• W. Bro. Viren Joshi on Retention and Not just an event, but a milestone in the
Growth: true progress lies not in numbers but living legacy of the Regional Grand Lodge
in nurturing belonging. of Western India.
The interactive overview tied lessons The Architects of Light
together before the Valedictory Session. • R.W. Bro. Subhash L. Saraf, Regional
Certificates were presented by R.W. Bro. Grand Master – Over 35 years of Masonic
service, a Chartered Accountant and

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