Being One World Family (VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM) : An event hosted by the Brahma Kumaris Office for the United Nations ( UN ).
New York ( USA ) : A conversation focused on the elevated intention of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (World is one Family) included two panelists: H.E. Mrs. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, and BK Jayanti Kirpalani, Additional Head of the Brahma Kumaris and Main Representative of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN in Geneva, and was moderated by Ramu Damodaran, First Chief, United Nations Academic Impact. There were close to 60 people who gathered in the beautiful space of the Baha’is International Community.
Representatives of the Brahma Kumaris at the United Nations New York : BK Gayatri, BK Sabita, BK Julia were also present on the occasion.
Ambassador Kamboj spoke to India’s walking the talk in its commitment to one human family through its many expressed values, such as respect, kindness, peace, dialogue, cooperation, progress, prosperity, etc. and with India’s large-heartedness through such actions as sending 240 million COVID vaccine doses to many needy countries without any conditions. She also
mentioned that divinity comes from within and that she is a firm believer in what is right, that goodness is a core value.
Sister Jayanti focused on the spiritual perspective of the theme, indicating that it is our spiritual bond that allows us to rise above the physical and come together as one family. The dialogue touched on a number of different aspects of humanity and spirit.
There were also deep questions posed from the audience, who included representatives of other Permanent Missions in Argentina, Guyana and Mauritius, as well as UN staff, other NGOs and members of the New York community.
