On 12 February 2024, Daaji, the Global Guide of Heartfulness, along with the Director of the Ministry of Culture, Rajiv Kumar, addressed over 75 dignitaries and leaders from various faiths, religions and spiritual organisations on Zoom, about the first edition of the World Spirituality Mahotsav from 14 to 17 March, 2024. It will be hosted at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the World Headquarters of Heartfulness in Hyderabad and will be officially inaugurated by the Honourable President of India, Draupadi Murmu.
Daaji warmly invited all the heads of the various faith-based and spiritual organisations for the first meeting of the planning and organising phase. There were representatives from many religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Sufism, Sikhism, Christianity, along with spiritual organizations, including Brahmakumaris and numerous schools of yoga, self-help gurus, philosophers, and more from all over the world.
The Mahotsav will explore themes such as consciousness evolution, theological convergence, social cohesion, and sustainable development. More than 300 spiritual, religious, faith, and yoga organisations, accompanied by 75,000 seekers from 100+ countries, will actively participate in this 3-day event.
Daaji announced that there will be an array of activities, including Wisdom Sessions and Experience Zones with over 50 parallel breakout sessions showcasing the philosophies and experiences of various Sansthas to foster dialogue and understanding among faiths.
India, renowned for its spiritual heritage, is the ideal host for this Mahotsav, having been a beacon of wisdom for centuries and nurturing a legacy of spirituality and philosophy. Daaji reminded everyone of Swami Vivekananda's words from 150 years ago in 1893, at the World Parliament of Religions, where Swamiji encouraged all religions and faiths to unite to put an end to violence and fanaticism.
Daaji emphasised an important aspect of peace being not merely the absence of violence, but about generating a greater sense of harmony, love, cooperation, and gratitude. The Ministry of Culture announced that Kanha Shanti Vanam is the perfect place for a Mahotsav of this scale, as the sprawling tranquil green campus serves as an oasis of peace. Kanha is a testament to sustainability and environmental regeneration, naturally fostering inner and outer peace.
Daaji invited all spiritual dignitaries to participate in the event, with the hopes of showing the world that spirituality can come together and metamorphose the human race into a divine species, which is crucial in shaping the destiny of our planet.
All dignitaries assembled had a chance to share the messages from their spiritual traditions with valuable inspiring ideas, thoughts, and tips to help plan this event.