Mount Abu ( Rajasthan ): The Agriculture and Rural Development Wing of the Rajayoga Education and Research Foundation, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, held an e-Conference called ‘The Pride of Empowered Bharat – The Self-Reliant Farmer‘. Held in multiple sessions, the valedictory session of this e-Conference was addressed by Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, thanked the Agriculture and Rural Development Wing of Brahma Kumaris for organizing this program for farmers. The Brahma Kumaris organized this program with the vision to improve agriculture by standing with the farmers during the midst of pandemic. He enumerated the various steps being taken by his Government to make the farmers self-reliant and double their income. If anyone is fulfilling the future dreams of the Government of India, then they are Brahma Kumaris. He shared that he went to Madhuban, Mount Abu, the International headquarters of Brahma Kumaris, and saw Sustainable Organic Yogic Farming being practiced there. He attested to its efficacy and said that it should be the way forward for the farming sector. He extended all governmental support to farmers.
BK Sister Shivani, Senior Rajayoga Teacher and Motivational Speaker of International repute, while sharing her thoughts on this occasion talked about the subtle and all-important effect of the mental condition of the farmer on his produce. Food has a bearing on our very being, as we become what we eat. Food remains with the farmer for a much longer time then in the kitchen. She urged the farmers to work in the fields in the ‘Yogic Condition,’ that is in continuous communion with God. Food produced in this way will have a higher vibration and better nourishment. Rajayoga centers of Brahma Kumaris teach how to be in Yoga or communion with the Supreme Soul. Farmers are the building blocks of a Nation. Golden Bharat is not possible without their transformation. She bowed in respect for their efforts.
BK Raj, Zonal Coordinator of Agriculture and Rural Development Wing of RERF, New Delhi, said that we all wish for a Bharat which is prosperous and happy. Our inner transformation is a must for that to happen. Yoga is the way forward. Connecting the mind with the Supreme Soul will lead to the making of a Supreme society.
BK Lakshmi, Senior Rajayoga Teacher from Hansi, Haryana, explained the concept of Sustainable Organic Yogic Farming and how it can contribute in uplifting the condition of the farmer and his produce. Positive vibrations improve the produce and also help the rural folk get rid of problems like drug addiction, blind faith, superstition, etc. Organic manure gets rid of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, and gives proper nourishment to the crops.
Virendra Kumar Shishodia, Deputy Director Agriculture, Lucknow, and BK Mruthyunjaya, Executive Secretary of Brahma Kumaris, also addressed the e-Conference.