Patil appreciated the efforts being made by the Vidayalaya in bringing together thousands of people across the country and the world. She also stressed on the importance of women empowerment.
PRESIDENT PRATIBHA Patil on Friday inaugurated the platinum jubilee celebrations of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, a spiritual institution based in Gurgaon. Patil said the goal of person in life should be to go beyond selfish interest and devote oneself to the service of community.
The President also said that India's ancient wisdom and values should be practised to spread global peace, unity and brotherhood. She also appreciated the efforts being made by the Vidayalaya in bringing together thousands of people across the country and the world. She also stressed on the importance of women empowerment as they were the most important pillars of the family and society.
Their contribution, she said, was crucial to peace in the lives of the people and the world. In her speech, the president said, “Brahma Kumaris is not a religion, but a spiritual fraternity, and with its message of the importance of a spiritually rich life and value-based living, it has touched the lives of thousands of people from all walks of life from different nations, culture, creeds and races. It is, therefore, apt for such an organization to have chosen the theme 'One God, One World Family' to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee." On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Governor Jagannath Pahadia were also present.