In a powerful address in Lucknow, President Droupadi Murmu declared that spiritual awakening through meditation is a non-negotiable foundation for establishing a peaceful world. She underscored the profound relevance of India's ancient principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—as the essential key to solving today's complex global issues.
Launching a Year of Meditation for Global Unity
The President was in the city on Friday to grace the inauguration ceremony of a year-long campaign organized by the Brahma Kumaris. The initiative, titled "Meditation for World Unity and Trust," aims to foster a greater sense of global connection. President Murmu expressed strong confidence that this extensive campaign would play a major role in bringing the ancient ideal of a unified global family into modern practice. She extended her congratulations to the Brahma Kumaris organization for their visionary effort.
In her speech, she also drew parallels with the government's own initiatives, specifically highlighting the role of International Yoga Day in constructing a value-based society. She pointed out a critical paradox of our times: despite living in an era of unprecedented technological advancement, societies worldwide are grappling with escalating levels of stress, mental insecurity, and loneliness.
The Inner Journey as an Answer to Modern Challenges
"It is essential that we begin a journey not only of moving forward but also of looking within ourselves," the President stated, outlining a path away from external chaos. She elaborated on the intrinsic link between an individual's inner state and broader global harmony, asserting that lasting trust can only be built upon a peaceful mind, clean thoughts, and pure feelings.
"When we pause and communicate with ourselves, we experience that peace and joy are not external but within us," President Murmu observed. She explained that an awakened spiritual consciousness automatically infuses daily life with love, compassion, and a genuine sense of unity with others.
From Individual Peace to Global Foundation
Describing a peaceful mind as the fundamental building block for world peace, the President noted that collective inner stability creates an unshakable foundation for global unity. She lavished praise on the Brahma Kumaris for their decades of dedicated work in the fields of spiritual awakening and value-based education. She particularly appreciated the organization's remarkable reach, which extends from remote villages to major cities across the globe, making its message universally accessible.
Through her address, President Murmu powerfully connected the dots between individual meditation practice and the lofty goal of world peace, positioning India's age-old wisdom as a timely and practical solution for the 21st century.
