Sharing the article on X (formerly Twitter), Patel underscored how the values of dharma, karma, and seva—righteous duty, action with accountability, and selfless service—have guided his personal and professional journey. “Kash’s upbringing was rooted in the values of Hinduism—hard work, respect, and education—values that have influenced his worldview,†the article states. It goes on to note that his parents raised him to “respect all religions, embodying the message of universal tolerance famously delivered by Swami Vivekananda in his 1893 speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.â€
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