1. Vasudhaiva KutumbakamLectured by Deepak Nair TYBMS ROLL NO 6

2. Suprabhaatam Namaste 3. WHY Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ? Ohms Law R = V / I (V divided by I) Resistance R = Volt Current Here R tends to (infinity) as I zero OMs LawOUR = WE I WE is 1and as I or Ego zero, OUR 4. WHAT is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (Sanskrit: vasudhaiva kuumbakam. From "vasudh", the earth; "va" = indeed is; and "kutumbakam", family;) is a Sanskrit phrase that means that the whole world is one single family. Everyone has their own worldview which is quite often different from person to person. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam means respecting this difference. Contrary to single worldview, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam says animals, birds, plants, trees and other organisms in the ecosystem have atma they are part of our family. The above text is describing the 'lakaa' (characteristics) and behaviour of great men who are elevated to the coveted brAmhI sthiti (one who has attained Brahman while still alive. The above says: aya bandhuraya nti gaan laghuctasm | udracaritnm tu vasudhaiva kuumbakam || Discrimination saying "this one is a relative; this other one is a stranger" is for the meanminded. For those who're known as magnanimous, the entire world constitutes but a family. 5. Contextual meaning in the original sources of the idiom "vasudhaiva kutumbakam" In the Mahopanishad - 6.72 the verses are used to describe as one of the attributes of an individual who has attained the highest level of spiritual progress, and one who is capable of performing his wordily duties without attachment to material possessions. In the Panchatantra - 5.3.37, which is a collection of animal fables, the verse is uttered from the mouth of a declared fool who is killed by his naivety, suggesting it as a symbol of impracticality. The Hitopadesha - 1.3.71 goes a step further, and not once but twice demonstrates its usage by sub-versionists, as well as tendency of the gullible to fall for it. 6. Similar concepts The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is used in a theory presented by Marshall McLuhan as global village. The same concept is to be found in Sangam (300 - 100 BCE) Tamil purananuru poem as " , " (Yaadhum Oore, Yaavarum Kelir) which means, 'every country is my own and all the people are my kinsmen.' Ubuntu that expresses humanity as a characteristic of the society rather than an individual, also speaks on the same concept. 7. BUT THE MAN TO REVIVE THIS THOUGHT SWAMI VIVEKANANDA from The Gita: "Whosoever comes to Me, through whatsoever form, I reach him; all men are struggling through paths which in the end lead to me." 8. SWAMI VIVEKANANDAS SPEECH AT WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGION, CHICAGO Sisters and Brothers of America, It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to rise in response to the warm and cordial welcome which you have given us. I thank you in the name of the most ancient order of monks in the world; I thank you in the name of the mother of religions; and I thank you in the name of millions and millions of Hindu people of all classes and sects. I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth. I am proud to tell you that we have gathered in our bosom the purest remnant of the Israelites, who came to Southern India and took refuge with us in the very year in which their holy temple was shattered to pieces by Roman tyranny. I am proud to belong to the religion which has sheltered and is still fostering remnant Zoroastrian nation. 9. RE INTRODUCTION OF THE CONCEPT IN THE MILLENNIUM The was done during the Art of living Silver jubilee celebrations Spreading the message of love, compassion and non-violence, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tirelessly advocates harmonious co-existence among people. His universal and simple message is that love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and distress. Through his public talks and symposiums, Sri Sri addresses issues of inter-faith harmony, environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation and grassroots development. He inspires thousands across the globe to live the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or a One World Family. 10. Art of living Spreading the message of 'A One world Family' in: Paraguayan Senate, Sept. 14, 2012 Crans Montana Forum, Brussels, June 24, 2012 IV Congress of the Leaders of the World & Traditional Religions, Astana, Kazakhstan, May 29-31, 2012 World Economic Forum, Jan. 2012 Parliament of World Religions, Dec. 3, 2009 2nd Israeli Presidential Conference Facing Tomorrow, Oct 22, 2009 10th Annual International Conference hosted by the Szent Istvan University, Budapest, Hungary, June 2009 Point of Peace Summit, Oslo, Norway, September 2008 Parliament of South Africa, May 2006 World Congress of Imams and Rabbis, January 2005 Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, United Nations, New York, U.S.A., August 2000 11. Modern world Reference Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister used this phrase in an interview to a Japanese reporter, adding that "this is in our DNA, this is in our genetic system".Mahindra United World College of India uses this phrase as its motto.Pranab Mukherjee emphasized the importance of values for the youth and said Indians are fortunate to have learnt from the ancestors the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam while addressing the Overseas Youth of Indian origin. 12. Modern world Reference Rajendra K. Pachauri used this phrase during his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the IPCC on 11 December 2007. Global efforts must protect the global commons, according to him Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi emphasized on this term when applauding the efforts by Auroville to experiment with this ancient ideal. 13. Modern world Reference A.R.Rahman used this phrase to thank all the people in the concert he did in Sydney on 16 January 2010.Democracy Forum Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a joint Finnish-Indian platform for degrowth and steady-state economy. Springdales School uses this phrase as its motto. Symbiosis International University uses this phrase as its motto. 14. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. uses this phrase as its motto 15. Dhanyavaadaha