Need for purity, positive thinking, and adherence to religious tenets worldwide: Bhayyaji Joshi
If 50% of the world’s population lives in hatred, global peace is impossible: Indresh Kumar
New Delhi, 20th October. Former General Secretary (Sarkarywah) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Suresh ‘Bhayyaji’ Joshi, during the launch of the book “Dil Ki Geeta” (Heart’s Gita), emphasized the importance of the Bhagavad Gita in today’s times. He declared that there’s a need for purity, positive thinking, and adherence to religious tenets worldwide. Meanwhile, the chief patron of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, Indresh Kumar, without naming Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, and Russia, stated that Muslims, Christians, and Jews constitute 50% of the world’s population, but such a large community is currently living in anger and hatred, fighting amongst themselves. Therefore, envisioning world peace is not feasible.
Bhayyaji Joshi, in his address, stressed the consistent message of unity given by Indian sages, saints, and thinkers. He said that there is no discrimination in the Upanishads; it speaks of the welfare of all. Joshi mentioned that the Gita emphasizes harmony, the well-being of all life forms, and society. Bhayyaji asserted that crises arise when the world becomes full of evildoers, but God won’t descend from above. The messages from the Gita are essential for the entire universe, emphasizing duty and devotion. However, devotion and duty without knowledge is folly. He emphasized that these teachings are not just for Hindus but for all of humanity.
RSS senior leader Indresh Kumar appreciated the program’s efforts in promoting social unity. He stressed that all religions convey the message of love, peace, and unity. On this occasion, Kumar emphasized the teachings of the Gita, saying that sustenance is earned through hard work, not bloodshed, echoing the Gita’s message: perform your duty without expectation of results.
The event, held at Zakir Husain College of Delhi University, was organized by the National Sindhi Language Development Council, Indian Sindhu Society, Himalayan Family, and the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, to launch the book “Dil Ki Geeta”. The teachings from the Gita, as given by Lord Krishna, were translated into Urdu and Hindi. Khwaja Dil Mohammad translated the Gita into Urdu, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Joshi into Hindi, and Pandit Lakshman Maharaj transliterated Urdu into Devanagari. The book editor is Professor Geeta Joshi. The “Dil Ki Geeta” has been translated in a poetic form.
Prominent figures like Bhayyaji Joshi, Indresh Kumar, NCMIEI member Shahid Akhtar, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh, Principal of Zakir Husain College Professor Narendra Singh, and many other dignitaries attended the event.
Shahid Akhtar, member of NCMIEI, emphasized the importance of mother tongues in the context of the new education policy and lauded the efforts of the Sindhi community in promoting social unity. He stressed the importance of understanding India’s cultural heritage and traditions. Akhtar mentioned that the highest religion for a person is humanity, love for the country, nationalistic fervor, and the ability to sacrifice for the nation’s welfare.
Delhi University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Yogesh Singh, congratulated everyone for the book “Dil Ki Geeta” and equated the essence of the Gita with social unity. He illuminated the concepts of governance and administration in the light of the teachings of the Gita, which promotes duty without the expectation of results.
On this occasion, the unity between the Sindhi and Muslim communities was emphasized. In Sehwan Sharif, a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh, there’s a 13th-century shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, revered by both Muslims and Sindhis, showcasing remarkable social unity.
Notably, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced that if the birthplace of Lord Ram could be reclaimed after 5000 years, “Sindhu” could also be reclaimed. Considering the current political and social unrest in Pakistan, the efforts of the Sindhi community towards social unity appear crucial, promising long-term positive results.
