World Religions Conference November 1957

Author(s): Sushil Muni
Publisher: Achal Singh Seth

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Meeting at the Rashtrapaty Bhawan
Muni Shri Sushil Kumarji, Sponsor of the World Conference of Religions, enlightened the members on the aims and objects of the proposed Conference. He said that there was an inner urge in the animate for upward march and religion is the spiritual song of the soul. Differences there may be in the textual contents, rituals and customs but there is one basic inspiration from Religion. Truth, Non-violence and Meditation are foundations of Religion. There may have been conflicts and bloodshed for religion but all that took place was out of ignorance. Equal regard for all religions can save us. Political treaties have never brought Peace and it is very imperative that we must rise above petty arrogance of country and race and dedicate our allegiance to sustenance of well-being of mankind.
Sant Shri Tukdoji Maharaj then moved the following resolution on holding of World Conference of All Religions.
Resolution I
"The Managing Committee of World Conference of all Religions comprising of representatives of different religions feels that Atheism is causing unrest, conflict and corruption in the world and the demon of war is raising its head. The only remedy to save humanity from decline and degradation is resurgence and re-awakening of religious consciousness.
It is hereby resolved to hold World Conference of all Religions in Delhi wherein dignitaries and representatives of all Religions of the World be invited to participate and requested to evolve a solid plan and programme for raising mankind above petty selves and to promote the spirit of World Peace and Universal Brotherhood."
While introducing the resolution, Sant Tukdoji Maharaj said that the world is stooping low. The main purpose behind the World Conference of all Religions is restoration of dignity to Religion. One can remain a loyal follower of one's religion but one can at the same time display equal regard and love for other religions. If this is achieved, all feuds, strifes and conflicts in the world can be done away with.
Shri Bon Maharaj seconded the resolution and stated that we are going ahead with the Aims and Objects of Religion and we are not creating a a new sect or creed. Mualana Hafizul Rehman said that he had a talk with Muni Sushil Kumarji and he fully agreed with the noble object which had inspired him to hold the World Conference of all Religions. Shri Muni ji desires and expects every religionist to own loyalty towards his own religion and one can have similar regard for other religions also. Smt, Manmohini Sehgal, Shri Indra Chandra Shastri and Shri Mouli Chandra Sharma also supported the resolution. Shri Kaka Sahib Kalelkar, the learned author, admired the
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