Spirituality transcends man-made boundaries and unites humanity: President Droupadi Murmu

Chandigarh – President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu launched the ‘Spiritual Education Project for Holistic Well-being’ on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya in Hisar. On this occasion, she underlined the importance of spirituality and emphasized its role in the all-round development of society. She extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all for organizing this event.

The President said in his address that the power of the blessings of Pitashree Prajapita Brahma Baba is present at the root of the success of the journey of 50 years. The President paid obeisance to the sacred spiritual energy of Prajapita Brahma Baba and said all of you have made an invaluable contribution to the institution and society through your centre on the strength of sacrifice and penance. Due to your efforts, the paths of physical, psychological and spiritual progress have opened up for the people.

The President said that on coming to Haryana, the message of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita comes to mind. Yogeshwar Shri Krishna had told the characteristics of a person of steady wisdom, taught to maintain equanimity in every situation, and inspired to do work with full devotion without paying any attention to the result of the work. Just as the Pandavas had the challenge of the Kauravas, similarly every person has the challenge of negative tendencies and adverse circumstances inside and outside. Just as Arjuna was filled with positive energy on the strength of the teachings of the Gita, similarly every person should infuse spiritual energy within himself to face the battle of life and win it.

The President said that spirituality rises above man-made boundaries and connects the entire humanity in one thread. The social, economic, scientific, cultural, political or any other type of system built on spiritual basis remains ethical and sustainable. On the strength of spirituality, today Brahma Kumari centres are imparting social and economic education in about 150 countries of the world.

Addressing the programme, the President said I have been told that the name of the building of this auditorium is Peace Palace. This name of the building is very meaningful. With the name of this building, I remembered a small book by the great Russian writer and thinker Tolstoy, which has been translated into many languages. The Hindi version of that book is named ‘Vaikunth Tumhare Hriday Mein Hai’. Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi used to mention this book with respect. Vaikunth i.e. Paradise is the abode of supreme peace and bliss. The aim of a person walking on the path of spirituality is to attain that inner experience, where a person feels deep peace, free from attachment-hatred, beyond fear and desire. Shanti-Bhavan, Shanti-Kunj or Shanti-Prasad exists within the person who has attained a high spiritual level. The aim of achieving holistic well-being on the basis of spiritual education is to create such a holistic lifestyle that provides inner peace.

She said Brahma Kumari Sansthan is actively contributing in many campaigns of national service and social service. By contributing to the virtuous work of environmental conservation like Drug Free India Campaign, national programmes related to water conservation, efforts for women empowerment and ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, you all have used your spiritual energy in a planned manner in the interest of the nation and society.

Earlier, Haryana Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya welcomed President Smt. Droupadi Murmu on her arrival in Haryana. He said Brahma Kumari is majorly a women organization. This organization has worked for the welfare of the people. The organization has played an important role in bringing change in the lives of people.

The Governor said the Brahma Kumari Sansthan has done welfare work in many areas of education, health and society. More than 25,000 Rajyogis are working for the betterment of the society by dedicating their lives. Brahma Kumaris are teaching mental peace and work to take the society forward.

On this occasion, President’s daughter Itishree Murmu, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, MLA Smt. Savitri Jindal, MLA Sh. Randhir Panihar, besides Rajyogini Brahmakumar Dr. Mrityunjay, Additional Secretary General Brahmakumari Mount Abu, Rajyogini Brahmakumar Dr. Nathmal, National Coordinator Calcutta, Rajyogini Brahmakumari Dr. Leena, Additional Director Brahmakumari Mount Abu, Rajyogini Brahmakumari Dr. Uttara, Zone Incharge Punjab, Rajyogini Brahmakumari Prem, Zone Incharge Punjab, Rajyogini Brahmakumari Dr. Ramesh Kumari, Director Brahmakumari Hisar and a large number of dignitaries were present.