To reiterate the oneness of all spiritual paths, reinforce social unity and propagate the spirit and concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, an online program “Leading Lights from Diverse Spiritual Paths” was organised on the sidelines of the G20 summit by the International Centre for Cultural Studies, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Karma Foundation which are part of the working committee on ‘diversity, inclusion and mutual respect’ of Civil 20 India 2023.
Swami Paramatmananda Saraswati ji, Acharya Lokesh Muni ji, Swami Avyayananda Saraswati ji, BK Asha Didi, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, Dr Chinmay Pandya ji, Guile Vanagiene ji and Guru S Cyriaque Vallee ji enlightened the audience by their spiritual discourse. The program commenced with the recitation of Vedic shlokas and chanting. Prof. Shashi Bala gave the welcome address and Dhwani Jain moderated the program, which witnessed the participation of people from across the globe.
The session was chaired by Pujya Swami Paramatmanand Saraswati ji -Convener & General Secretary –Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha. In his presidential address, Swamiji stressed the importance of objectivity, respecting each other and appreciating individual differences while embracing diversity, for a harmonious society.
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Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni Ji, Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti shared his beautiful thoughts and teachings with the listeners and focused on living in harmony with each other as well as with nature for the welfare of the world. Swami Avyayananda ji from Chinmaya Mission shared the insights from Bhagwat Gita, Shastras and our ancient scriptural texts to emphasise the relevance of inclusivity and to bring Oneness in society.
Director of Brahma Kumaris Om Shanti Retreat Centre, BK Asha didi stressed the fact that we are all souls and children of one supreme Lord, which helps us to break the barriers and focused on living a fulfilling life by introspecting on self.
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and a renowned spiritual leader delivered a powerful and compassionate address and gave the way forward to get out from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom and become an asset to the world.
Dr Chinmay Pandya ji – Pro Vice Chancellor Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya University reiterated the importance of the Indian value system for once again becoming the spiritual guru of the world by imbibing the uniquely Indian culture and traditions.
Gaile Vanagiene, the priestess from Lithuania shared her thoughts on the & Feminine Powers in the Ancient Baltic religious community Romuva Tradition" and provided a practical Meaning of morality to live in a community and respect all lives.
Sadguru Cyriaque Vallee from SSRF Research Centre highlighted the importance of changing self to bring about a change in the world. All the spiritual leaders focussed on the importance of love, compassion, empathy, and tolerance in an interdependent world and coming together as a universal voice to propagate these values.
Prof. Shashi Bala, International Advisory Committee Member of C20 & Dean Indology at BVB briefed the audience about G20, C20 and the relevance of India’s inherent spiritual strength for building a progressive and inclusive world. Shri Ashok Pradhan, Director of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi Kendra gave the concluding remarks.
Dhwani Jain - Founder of Karma Foundation, beautifully conducted the program and paid obeisance to the gurus for showing the light to humanity. The program culminated with a prayer – “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu” for the welfare of all beings.