New Delhi, 4 October (H.S.):

Spirituality does not mean

being religious or renouncing worldly activities, spirituality means

recognising the power within and bringing purity in conduct and thoughts.

Purity in thoughts and actions is the way of bringing balance and peace in

every sphere of life, and it is also necessary for building a healthy and clean

society.

Physical, mental and spiritual cleanliness is the key to a healthy

life, and for this we all should not focus only on external cleanliness but

should also be mentally and spiritually clean. Holistic health is based on a

clean mindset, said President Droupadi Murmu while speaking in Global Summit on

‘Spirituality for Clean and Healthy Society’, organised by Prajapita Brahma

Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

The President said that

spirituality is not only a means of personal growth but also a way to

bring about positive change in society. Only when we can recognize our inner

purity will we be able to contribute to the establishment of a healthy and peaceful

society. Spirituality empowers many issues related to society and the earth,

such as sustainable development, environmental conservation, and social

justice.

The President said that

materialism gives us momentary physical and mental satisfaction, which we

consider as real happiness and get attached to it. This attachment becomes the

reason for our dissatisfaction and sadness. On the other hand, spirituality allows

us to know ourselves, to recognise our inner self.

The President said that in

today’s world, the importance of peace and unity has increased even more. Only

when we are peaceful, we can feel sympathy and love for others. The teachings

of yoga and spiritual institutions like Brahma kumaris make us experience inner

peace. This peace can bring positive change not only within us but in the

entire society.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Nimish kumar