Brahma Kumar Jagdish Chander. Building a Value-Based, Peaceful and Prosperous Society (Fragments of Harmony)
Spirituality transforms society and solves personal and global problems
Within
the confines of the title pages of this book are the articles, keynote
papers and draft documents by the author. A perusal of these would give
the readers an idea of how spirituality does not only bring spiritual
solace to the individual souls, who are disturbed by the inner troubles
and turmoil or deep craving for the final liberation but it also
transforms the society as ours that has gravely digressed from the path
of purity and peace.
the confines of the title pages of this book are the articles, keynote
papers and draft documents by the author. A perusal of these would give
the readers an idea of how spirituality does not only bring spiritual
solace to the individual souls, who are disturbed by the inner troubles
and turmoil or deep craving for the final liberation but it also
transforms the society as ours that has gravely digressed from the path
of purity and peace.
The
articles, the keynote papers and the draft documents or Action Plans in
this compilation touch all dimensions and sections of society
collectively and also separately. These have something for all - the
politicians, the administrators, the educationists, the media persons,
the industrialists and businessmen, the youth, the women, the religious
leaders, the health scientists, the environmentalists, the social
service institutions and others. It deals with problems of almost every
nature that our society is facing - Poverty, Over-population, danger of a
nuclear war, extreme environmental degradation, moral degeneration,
mental tension, etc. It places these problems in their real perspective
and shows with clarity, in a simple language, as to how these problems
are rooted in lack or degeneration of moral values that cannot be
re-established without spiritual empowerment. In this context, it talks
of Meditation, basic moral values, spiritual wisdom and a successful
resource institution, namely the Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya
Vishwa-Vidyalaya.
articles, the keynote papers and the draft documents or Action Plans in
this compilation touch all dimensions and sections of society
collectively and also separately. These have something for all - the
politicians, the administrators, the educationists, the media persons,
the industrialists and businessmen, the youth, the women, the religious
leaders, the health scientists, the environmentalists, the social
service institutions and others. It deals with problems of almost every
nature that our society is facing - Poverty, Over-population, danger of a
nuclear war, extreme environmental degradation, moral degeneration,
mental tension, etc. It places these problems in their real perspective
and shows with clarity, in a simple language, as to how these problems
are rooted in lack or degeneration of moral values that cannot be
re-established without spiritual empowerment. In this context, it talks
of Meditation, basic moral values, spiritual wisdom and a successful
resource institution, namely the Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya
Vishwa-Vidyalaya.
It
seems that the writings of the author have worked as precursor to other
such writings by other authors or use of such titles and new phrases by
them. Let us give a few examples. The General Assembly of the United
Nations proclaimed the year 2000 as the International Year of the
Culture of Peace and UNESCO was designated to implement this project. A
group of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates were requested to suggest the core
values of Culture of Peace. They suggested six values and these together
were named as ‘Manifesto 2000’.
Efforts were made to collect signatures on this. What we want to be
noted in this connection is that the author of this book also had
designated a document as Peace Manifesto’ way back in the year 1984 and
delegates from about forty countries had supported that Manifesto. That
Manifesto laid emphasis on the need to inculcate moral values and it
mentioned many other essential things also for all those together would
form the warp and woof of culture.
seems that the writings of the author have worked as precursor to other
such writings by other authors or use of such titles and new phrases by
them. Let us give a few examples. The General Assembly of the United
Nations proclaimed the year 2000 as the International Year of the
Culture of Peace and UNESCO was designated to implement this project. A
group of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates were requested to suggest the core
values of Culture of Peace. They suggested six values and these together
were named as ‘Manifesto 2000’.
Efforts were made to collect signatures on this. What we want to be
noted in this connection is that the author of this book also had
designated a document as Peace Manifesto’ way back in the year 1984 and
delegates from about forty countries had supported that Manifesto. That
Manifesto laid emphasis on the need to inculcate moral values and it
mentioned many other essential things also for all those together would
form the warp and woof of culture.
Likewise,
the author wrote a treatise, titled ‘Spiritual Solutions to World
Problems’. We have been noticing the trend of more and more people
veering round the view that the real solution to world problems lies in
spirituality. Even such a materialistic world body such as the World
Bank is now adopting this view and is trying to utilize the services of
religious leaders in promoting Spirituality so that poverty can be
reduced.
the author wrote a treatise, titled ‘Spiritual Solutions to World
Problems’. We have been noticing the trend of more and more people
veering round the view that the real solution to world problems lies in
spirituality. Even such a materialistic world body such as the World
Bank is now adopting this view and is trying to utilize the services of
religious leaders in promoting Spirituality so that poverty can be
reduced.
In
the late sixties or early seventies, a book was written by the author
to emphasise, in very simple language, the necessity of adopting moral
values. The book was titled: “Moral Values, Attitudes and Moods”. In
those days, it was not fashionable to write books on such themes. It
was thus a bold initiative. Over the years, we have been noticing the
increase in this trend.
the late sixties or early seventies, a book was written by the author
to emphasise, in very simple language, the necessity of adopting moral
values. The book was titled: “Moral Values, Attitudes and Moods”. In
those days, it was not fashionable to write books on such themes. It
was thus a bold initiative. Over the years, we have been noticing the
increase in this trend.
His
various writings also contended that moral values were not only to be
made a part of education in schools and colleges but also it was
necessary to inspire all age-groups and all professions or sections of
the society to internalise moral values, for without that it would be
almost impossible to educate successfully the children and the youth in
values or to end the moral rot in the society, for the print-media, the
electronic media and the corruption among the bureaucracy, the
businesses and others would spoil the effort. This view is now being
expressed increasingly by the intellectuals.
various writings also contended that moral values were not only to be
made a part of education in schools and colleges but also it was
necessary to inspire all age-groups and all professions or sections of
the society to internalise moral values, for without that it would be
almost impossible to educate successfully the children and the youth in
values or to end the moral rot in the society, for the print-media, the
electronic media and the corruption among the bureaucracy, the
businesses and others would spoil the effort. This view is now being
expressed increasingly by the intellectuals.
The
author gave the title ‘Peace Charter’ to a document drafted by him.
This became popular and was adopted by many, including the black Mayors
of California, particularly Los Angeles. Ever since this document was named thus, we have been hearing the use of the word ‘Charter’ by various fora.
author gave the title ‘Peace Charter’ to a document drafted by him.
This became popular and was adopted by many, including the black Mayors
of California, particularly Los Angeles. Ever since this document was named thus, we have been hearing the use of the word ‘Charter’ by various fora.
Similarly,
the author had used the phrase ‘Mental Pollution’ in the year 1971-72
and this was published also in some magazines in Jamaica, Manila,
Hongkong, Pnom Penh, etc. and, thereafter, we have been hearing this
phrase being used by many religious leaders and institutions and opinion
leaders.
the author had used the phrase ‘Mental Pollution’ in the year 1971-72
and this was published also in some magazines in Jamaica, Manila,
Hongkong, Pnom Penh, etc. and, thereafter, we have been hearing this
phrase being used by many religious leaders and institutions and opinion
leaders.
The
readers should not get the impression that there is an impulse to
indulge and revel in vainglory. No. The author feels that it was God’s
inspiration. He has given these examples to express his sense of
amazement at the fact that powerful thoughts or ideas travel to places
in all directions and are unknowingly picked up by others, or certain
ideas emerge somewhere and similar ideas emerge also at many other
places without the persons or the institutions knowing each others.
Whatever may be the true cause, one feels happy to note that ideas
cross man-made borders of territory. And, we mention all this with the
hope that the ideas expressed in the book will spread world wide. The
author also hopes that the readers will take deep interest in these
articles, etc., for these dwell on important topics.
readers should not get the impression that there is an impulse to
indulge and revel in vainglory. No. The author feels that it was God’s
inspiration. He has given these examples to express his sense of
amazement at the fact that powerful thoughts or ideas travel to places
in all directions and are unknowingly picked up by others, or certain
ideas emerge somewhere and similar ideas emerge also at many other
places without the persons or the institutions knowing each others.
Whatever may be the true cause, one feels happy to note that ideas
cross man-made borders of territory. And, we mention all this with the
hope that the ideas expressed in the book will spread world wide. The
author also hopes that the readers will take deep interest in these
articles, etc., for these dwell on important topics.
Now
a word about the title of this book. The author wishes it to be clear
that the way to usher in a new era or to build a new society is to bring
about moral regeneration and spiritual empowerment of all sections of
society and to make individuals ready to take the responsibility for
their own personal moral development. Let us remember that the world
would change when each individual will make sincere efforts for
self-transformation. Let everyone understand it well that the way to
build a new, happy and healthy world is through purity. Purity is the
mother of Peace. Prosperity without Peace is like golden chains. So,
this book is about building a new society of purity, peace and
prosperity - all the three together - through spirituality.
a word about the title of this book. The author wishes it to be clear
that the way to usher in a new era or to build a new society is to bring
about moral regeneration and spiritual empowerment of all sections of
society and to make individuals ready to take the responsibility for
their own personal moral development. Let us remember that the world
would change when each individual will make sincere efforts for
self-transformation. Let everyone understand it well that the way to
build a new, happy and healthy world is through purity. Purity is the
mother of Peace. Prosperity without Peace is like golden chains. So,
this book is about building a new society of purity, peace and
prosperity - all the three together - through spirituality.
‘Gyan-Vigyan Bhawan’,
Plot No. 1&2, Derawal Nagar,
Delhi - 110009
18 January, 2001
B.K. Jagdish Chander,
the Author
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