SPOTLIGHT ON THE PANELS One World –
The Dignity of Man Yogi Bhajan
inaugurates the first panel MR. PRESIDENT
and friends: It is a privilege today to speak on a very important subject, the
Unity of Man. Surprisingly enough, man
wants to practice unity, and he knows where unity lies; but rituals have
overcome reality to the extent that man is not able to practice unity. The mightiest
countries like the United States and the USSR are following the gunboat policy
less today because the voice of the people is against it. Today there is more talk about the common
development of the world, more talk about peace, and more talk about
development of the undeveloped countries.
There is more emphasis on peace and recognition that you have to use the
methods by which self can be realized, the technology through which self can be
developed—the method of acquiring consciousness. People are seeking truth today, and want to understand each
other. The world has
become very small and we can reach any part of the world in no time. There are no geographical boundaries between
countries. For the last five years I
have been working in Europe and the United States, and I feel that the time has
now come when man is beginning to realize that it is only in unity that we can
live on this planet. The rich
countries have suffered the embargo on oil, but they have not attacked the Arab
countries; they talk of starting negotiations with them. Now it is for the spiritual leaders to show
the way to the people of the world.
India is a land of saints, and they agree that the Creator has created
us and in every individual we can see the Creator. Therefore I say that man wants unity and peace, but the rituals
have bifurcated him to the extent that he cannot achieve it. When all our
minds are sick, we seek truth; and this is the right moment to meet heart to
heart. There is the greatest need for
love at this time. I am hopeful that we
shall have a meaningful discussion today in this panel conference, and with
these words I am grateful to be called to inaugurate it, and I am hopeful that
you will give a very positive and concrete exposition of the subject and offer
solutions to the hatred may be wiped out from the face of the world, and there
is dignity of man; and man can develop himself in the spirit of love and
peace. Thank you very much. |