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Bangkok,
June 13, 2002

Peace conference of World Religious Faiths

Over 100 of world’s pre-eminent religious figures have gathered in Bangkok for the Millennium World peace Summit (MWPS).The objective is to launch The World Council of Religious Leaders intent on reducing religious conflicts. The three-day conference started on the 12th, with the Crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn launching the Council Representatives of world’s major faiths held prayer ceremonies in the huge auditorium of the Buddha Munthan Park.Mr. Bawa Jain the Secretary General of the MWPS in his inaugural address said: “The use of religion to promote divisiveness and violence must be countered by religious leaders from all traditions willing to become actively engaged in peace building.”

Dada at MWRC Buddhamonthon June 12 2002

Dada J P Vaswani in his fiery, thought provoking speech urged one and all to live religion not merely speak of it. Religion has not failed us he affirmed but it is we who have failed religion. To live religion Dada said:

1) Be true to your own duty. Perform your duties sincerely, diligently, faithfully.

2) Do your duty and a little more. The universal can be found in the specific- the ultimate can be discovered in the mundane. Just a kind word, a broad smile can dispel darkness. Life takes on a magical turn when we go out of ourselves and make little differences in the lives of others.

3) We live in a busy world where time is premium for most people. But quiet reflection for a few minutes will bring strength in the midst of the stress and strain of life. Positive affirmations like,” I am a channel of God’s peace, the love of God fills me and flows out of me will prove tremendously beneficial. Awakened hearts can only usher in a new era of peace. Therefore let love enter into your hearts-for it is only love that can save our sinking civilization. Love is not a commodity that you can turn on for some people and off for others. Bring love back into your lives and the light of love will burn bright and burn away all enmity so that man can meet his fellowmen not with a bullet but with a warm heart.

Others who spoke on the occasion included H.E. Arch Bishop of Delhi- Vincent M Concessa, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, H.E. Ayatollah Mahmoud Mohammadi Araghi.

Dada at MWRC - UN Bangkok June 14 2002