World Religions Conference November 1957

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

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The delegate from Ceylon achieve freedom, This is no time for acrimonious debates. We should have equal respect for all religions, this is my feeling. And in the end I pray with the mantras of my faith for the progress ef all religions.
Address from the Representative of Ceylon
I thank you all on behalf of the people of Ceylon for this great opportunity of taking part in the deliberations of this Conference. It was the illustrious son of this ancient country, the enlightened one, Buddha, who gave to the world the message of Ahimsa. The pith and core of his message was that we should love each other and follow the path of Ahimsa (non-violence). I am one with all those who believe that this Conference of Religions would help to solve our problems and enable us to do our duty, Buddha emphasised the importance of selflessness and Ahimsa in all our actions. Of these Ahimsa has greater importance for us today The world today stands on the brink of a precipice. The inventions of Atom Bomb and Hydrogen Bomb have made it possible for whole cities to be wiped off within a matter of minutes. It is essential for the survival of mankind that we should all put our shoulders to the wheel and spread the message of Ahimsa throughout the world. Itis for this very purpose that we are all gathered together here in this Word Religions Conference which should accomplish this task.
In the end I would like to thank the organisers of this Conference on my behalf and on behalf of my countrymen, the people of Ceylon.
Speech of Muni Shri Nagraj ji
This is an age of universal inspiration, consciousness and awakenIng. From East to West in each class, in each group of people, there is a new consciousness and a new awakening. There is a movement for raising the depressed classes once again and the entire humanity is marching toward equality. In the religious field also there is a new ferment, for every religion is gaining a new consciousness. In this age of universal awakening, it is but essential that these should awaken feelings of tolerance and understanding among men of all religions. When the labour realising the truth of the maxim, Union is power,' can give a call-Labourers of the world unité', why cannot we give a call-"Men of religions unite for the peace of world !" Today the fact that even in politics there is a talk of Panchsheel and institutions like UNO are increasingly gathering strength shows that ideas such as amity and friendliness are gaining ground.
It will be surprising if there is no feeling of society while we work for religious awakening. There should be no talk of diséord for Ras hot
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