Harmony of All Religions

Author(s): Parmahans Maharaj, Veena Rani Howard
Publisher: USA Santmat Society of North America

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Social Reformer
Maharishi Santsevi Ji is an exceptional social reformer. Although he has traveled all over India, his teachings have been dedicated to the poorest of the poor of Bihar. And, even at the age of 86, he unceasingly continues to teach and travel to the deep villages of India and Nepal. His approach to social reform is threefold:
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Sustaining age-old ethical values: Maharishi Santsevi Ji believes that social problems arise from the lack of fundamental ethical values. He has taught people to abide by five ethical principles: abstain from lying, stealing, adultery, violence, and use of intoxicating substances. The ethical life is the foundation of all social reforms. While the world is burning with the fires of addiction, depression and distrust, the moral commitments required by Maharishi Santsevi Ji provide tools for a life of balance, peace and harmony. It is striking to see his followers from all walks of life adhering to these principles, even in the middle of the modern world culture which is in the grip of enticing
material values.
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