Programme Brochure - Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia

March, 2010
Blessed Selves, Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The significance of Holi is that victory of good over evil is achieved through unshakable
devotion for the Lord. That same unshakeable devotion is required today if humans are to
live sustainably on this planet and achieve lasting world peace.
Spirituality is the only answer to the world’s problems and revival of humanity’s ethical
and spiritual values is the only guiding force that will affect the necessary change we
want for humanity and Mother Earth. To re-awaken and re-commit to maintaining these
values is an obligation required by everyone if we are to achieve the ultimate victory of
good over evil.
If we want peace in the world, we must first have peace within. There must be mutual
respect, love, understanding and compassion, not only for other humans, but also for all
of nature and the creatures that live therein. Such mutual recognition is not bought in
the market place, it can only be cultivated within by treating others as we wish to be
treated. Only this will awaken the sense of universal accountability.
A Yogi would say, “Renounce and limit your needs”. Renounce greed, renounce anger,
renounce duality and narrow-thinking. Open the heart and give. Understand another’s
feelings, understand another’s life situation and grant them their rights. Give them
happiness and forgiveness. Never violate anyone physically, mentally or emotionally.
Never be the cause of another’s tears, since all beings are the embodiment of God.
The Vedas declare that one God has created this world. All creatures therefore are the
children of one Creator and all living beings are part of the one universal family. That is
why the aim of every individual should be to create a responsible and caring society so
that all may experience the beauty of life and realise God. As Bhagwan Sri Deep Narayan
Mahaprabhuji said, “Love each and every living being as least as much as you love
yourself”.
Thank you Mr. Gambhir Watts, President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia and all
sponsors and participants, for organising and supporting this meaningful event of Holi
Mahotsav 2010.
With Blessings of the Almighty
Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda
Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, the System
International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship
Schikanedergasse 12/13, A-1040 Vienna AUSTRIA
Telephone: +43.1.586 7445
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