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The feeling of vasudhaiva kutumbakam, universal brotherhood, was the resolution and dream of our saints. They envisaged the whole world as one big family, and if we are members of a family then who is higher and who is lower? Is there such a differentiation of status in a family? No, in a family everybody is equal, all bear the feeling of belonging to one family.
It is now high time that we developed a global vision. In order to do this, we have prepared a charter of yoga which will unify and coordinate the different activities that have been happening in different parts of the globe and create a silent, yogic revolution. After having received the blessings of the saints, and inspiration from the intellectuals, scientists and well wishers of society, it is an auspicious moment for us to inform you all of the Yoga Charter which will come into force from today.
The mission statement of the Yoga Charter is: "We, the sannyasin disciples of Paramahamsa Satyananda who are spread all over the globe, on the eve of the fiftieth year of sannyasa celebration of our guru and master, hereby dedicate ourselves to work with determination, sincerity, love and compassion to spread the message of the ancient yogic tradition, to uplift the global and individual consciousness for a better tomorrow. In order to work harmoniously for a spiritual tomorrow we hereby adopt this charter, which will provide us with a direction for the fulfillment of our guru's yogic and humanitarian mission. Imbibed with love for our guru and compassion for mankind, we pledge to carry the light of yoga from door to door and shore to shore."
This Yoga Charter aims to unite the efforts of all those sincere seekers, teachers and aspirants who wish to see a better tomorrow for humanity. This is a tremendous responsibility, but in order to do this, there is a small plan. Of course, implementation of the plan is going to be different on national and international levels.
For the implementation I just want one thousand people. Those people who are selected will have to devote only fifteen days of their lives, and become the messengers of peace and the ambassadors of yoga. Those who want to be a part of this movement are welcome to apply, but let me assure you that you may not be selected. We do not want a crowd, we just want a limited number of dedicated and sincere people who
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