President of India graces golden jubilee Celebrations of Brahma Kumaris, Odisha
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu graced the golden jubilee celebration of Brahma Kumaris, Odisha at Cuttack today (March 1, 2024)
Speaking on the occasion, the President said
that many spiritual and religious institutions are working to spread spiritual
consciousness in India. Brahma Kumaris is also spreading eternal Indian values
like non-violence, peace, harmony, brotherhood and tolerance in India and
abroad. She was happy to note that Brahma Kumaris organization is also working
towards publicizing yoga and meditation across the world.
The President said that people today run after
material pleasures. They think that happiness means only materialistic
happiness. She added that we can attain real happiness only when we limit our
material desires.
The President said that Dharma is a way of life
and Brahma Kumaris are making efforts to make people realise their purpose of
life. They are spreading the light of knowledge and are helping people lead
life with peace and harmony. She added that development can take place only
when peace prevails.
The President said that a person need not leave
his worldly duties to follow the path of spirituality. She added that by
adopting the righteous way of living and by helping others, people can be happy
and peaceful.