Narendra Modi launched project by Brahma Kumari on Sunday in the city.
In a powerful and vibrant power-laden Sunday evening to remember, city's who's who rubbed shoulders at unique public programme, - The Future of power (FOP) - organised Brahma Kumari, a spiritual organisation. The initiative was launched in Gujarat by chief minister Narendra Modi, which saw Dialogue session in the morning and a talk show in the evening.
Attended by many prominent figures the programme highlighted on power - what is it and how can it be used for the betterment of the society at large. The project was launched in the presence of Rajyogini Dadi Janki, chief of Brahma Kumari.
Around 1,000 eminent personalities from Gujarat and outside were present in the programme which included various elements and programmes like meditation session for the devotees, a talk show by eminent personalities among many more.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Modi stated how the whole world in difficulty is searching for answers or ways for solution and India will provide it proper direction. "India's biggest strength was not in gaining, but in giving to the world. We have a philosophy of wiping away tears of people." Sharing more on India he said, "No other country, but India has a tradition of sacrificing. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world as one) came from India."
The talk show consisted of several panel members from different fields who spoke about use of power in their profession. Four panel members - Manjula Subramaniam, vigilance commissioner, Ashok Garud, divisional railway manager of western Railway, Kumarpal Desai, prominent writer, Neville Hodgkinson, writer and journalist from London, participated in the talk show.
"Those in power need to maintain their ethics and values," said Subramaniam, while another panel member, Garud stated, "Gandhiji said that power should not be related and should not be confined only to the wealthy. But today, we both inter-related."
Eric Larson, Member of United Nations Office, BK Nirwair, Secretary General of International Brahma Kumari, Sarla Didi, Director, Brahma Kumari, Nizar Juma were present with Modi for the inauguration.
While talking on power, Modi stated, "In politics, power is the most important aspect. In fact, the members fight through elections for power. But some people assume that with position comes power, but this is erroneous."
Dadi Janki suggested ways of living a good life through simplicity, cleanliness, truthfulness etc. recalling her earlier days, she said, "I learnt simplicity from Gandhiji in my childhood, much before I joined Brahma Kumari."
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