“Inspired by a great purpose…”
February 19, 2006
“When you are inspired by some great purpose for an extraordinary project, all your thoughts break the bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands and you find yourself in a great and wonderful world. You discover yourself to be a greater person,” said Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India at the Art of Living Silver Jubilee Celebrations on February 19, 2006.
Addressing millions gathered on the last day of the three-day celebrations, he further said that Gurudev’s mission to have a beautiful, safe and happy world for the whole society of planet earth is a great vision and we need an action plan to achieve it. Dr. Kalam went on to suggest ideas based on principles similar to those of the Art of Living of evolving an enlightened society with three points that is education with value system, religion transformed into spirituality, economic development for social transformation for removing poverty.
To make this happen, Dr. Kalam outlined the action plan for evolving an enlightened society that included using music as a binding force in the world, celebrating each other’s festivals, drawing best points from all religions etc. This would promote a common goal, radiating harmony in the world. He said, “With the guidance of His Holiness we will have a happy, prosperous world.”
Justice Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India while delivering the welcome address for the President, said “The 20th century was the bloodiest century in human history. 200 million lives were lost in natural calamities and senseless violence caused by ethical and political boundaries. This brings into focus the need for ethical leadership today. Ideals of the Art of Living describe the fundamentals of this ethical leadership by cultivating the breath and consciousness we can shape and reshape the outer world.”
Addressing millions gathered on the last day of the three-day celebrations, he further said that Gurudev’s mission to have a beautiful, safe and happy world for the whole society of planet earth is a great vision and we need an action plan to achieve it. Dr. Kalam went on to suggest ideas based on principles similar to those of the Art of Living of evolving an enlightened society with three points that is education with value system, religion transformed into spirituality, economic development for social transformation for removing poverty.
To make this happen, Dr. Kalam outlined the action plan for evolving an enlightened society that included using music as a binding force in the world, celebrating each other’s festivals, drawing best points from all religions etc. This would promote a common goal, radiating harmony in the world. He said, “With the guidance of His Holiness we will have a happy, prosperous world.”
Justice Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India while delivering the welcome address for the President, said “The 20th century was the bloodiest century in human history. 200 million lives were lost in natural calamities and senseless violence caused by ethical and political boundaries. This brings into focus the need for ethical leadership today. Ideals of the Art of Living describe the fundamentals of this ethical leadership by cultivating the breath and consciousness we can shape and reshape the outer world.”
