- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women-led development is vital for women’s empowerment and the nation: Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Nabin.
- Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, India’s yoga tradition and cultural heritage have gained global recognition.
- Double-engine government committed to spiritual development and the well-being of nature: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Jaipur, October 26. Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Nabin said that the Brahma Kumaris institution’s 90-year spiritual journey stands as an inspiring example of service, spiritual practice, peace and universal brotherhood. Referring to the institution’s theme, ‘From Awakening to Action’, he said that awareness becomes meaningful only when individuals translate their thoughts into action and bring positive change to society through their conduct. Selfless service, dedication and cooperation are hallmarks of Indian culture. Service should not remain merely an activity or programme; it must become a way of life. Individuals should work for the welfare of society and the nation with a spirit of ‘we’ rather than ‘I’.
Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Nabin was addressing the Navdashakotsav and Global Summit organised to mark the 90th Foundation Day of the Brahma Kumaris institution at Abu Road. He said that the institution had developed the sacred land of the Arbudanchal region into a prominent centre of yoga, spiritual practice and spiritual consciousness. Appreciating the role of women’s leadership in the institution, he said that women had made significant contributions to knowledge, philosophy and spirituality in Indian tradition. He added that, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘women-led development’ rather than merely ‘women’s development’, women’s leadership could play a vital role in giving a new direction to society and the nation.
A safe and strong future is possible only with a drug-free youth
Referring to the campaign against substance abuse, he said that the country’s future could be made safe and strong only by keeping young people away from drugs. He said that the anti-drug campaign launched at the Prime Minister’s initiative must be advanced through widespread public participation. He expressed confidence that the joint efforts of the Brahma Kumaris institution and the government would help take the message of de-addiction to a wider audience.
Developed India: A shared resolve of 1.4 Billion citizens
Nitin Nabin said that the Prime Minister’s vision of a Developed India by 2047 should become a shared resolve of the country’s 1.4 billion citizens, as nation-building is not solely the responsibility of governments but a duty of every citizen.
He called upon people to embrace three key resolutions: ensuring that value-based education reaches every young person; working among communities and people with a spirit of service; and contributing to environmental conservation by improving their conduct towards nature.
He said that the commitments undertaken by the institution in its 90th foundation year—including planting 90 lakh trees, facilitating more than one lakh blood donations and organising spiritual gatherings in 90 major cities—strengthen the spirit of cooperation, compassion and responsibility towards nature in society.
Brahma Kumaris institution working for world peace and well-being
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that, through International Yoga Day, initiated by the Prime Minister, India’s traditional practice of yoga had gained global recognition. The Brahma Kumaris institution was working towards world peace and well-being through Rajyoga.
He said that India was moving forward towards the resolve of a Developed India in the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. Through the G20 Summit in India, the message of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ had been conveyed to the world. He added that the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and development works at Somnath, Kashi and Mahakal Lok had infused new energy into cultural consciousness.
State Government preserving culture and nature
The Chief Minister said that the double-engine government was working with commitment towards spiritual development and the well-being of nature in the state. Alongside the development of pilgrimage sites associated with temples, saints and folk deities, panoramas were also being developed.
Under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, 29 crore saplings had been planted across the state. In addition, a Bill had been introduced for the protection of 29 tree species, including the Khejri. The government was also continuously working for the welfare of govansh and gopalaks.
Rivers, Mountains and Trees are sacred to us
The Chief Minister said that Indian culture, guided by the principle of ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’—may all be happy—wishes for the well-being of all living beings, nature and the environment. Our culture sees the divine in every living being, recognising Shiva in all beings and Narayana in humanity.
For us, rivers such as the Ganga and Yamuna are revered as mothers; the Abu Raj and Giriraj mountains are regarded as deities; and trees such as the Khejri and Peepal are held sacred. He said that adopting this broad outlook and developing sensitivity towards nature were essential for the welfare of the world.
Airstrip at Abu Raj to improve connectivity
The Chief Minister said that the state government was continuously working for the development of Abu Raj under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Coordination was being undertaken with the Central Government for the development of an airstrip in the region. Improved connectivity and development would promote tourism and other activities in the area.
Earlier, the Rajya Sabha MP and the Chief Minister meditated at Shanti Van of the Brahma Kumaris institution and prayed for the welfare of all.
Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore, Chief Administrator of the Brahma Kumaris institution Rajyogini Mohini Didi, Additional Secretary General Rajyogi Dr B.K. Mrityunjay, other office-bearers and delegates from India and abroad were present at the programme.
