Interfaith Dialogue Promotes Proximity

During this time, people would join our caravan in large numbers. Thus, the Shanti Yatra progressed, reaching specific destinations. A stage was already set at each stop, where we would pause and deliver speeches emphasizing peace and development. This same approach continued at all the locations throughout the journey. Everywhere, people were remarkably enthusiastic. I observed that during our travels, someone would warmly welcome us with sweets when we reached a place. Another person would bring garlands for us. Some other person would give us flowers. There was a strange fervour among the people. And when we held the final session to leave that place, I observed that people participated in large numbers everywhere. Seeing this scene, the voice of peace and tranquillity echoed in every person’s heart, which resonates with the strings of human nature. And when the call is in accordance with human nature, nothing can obstruct its response from the people. After entering Chakan, the padayatra and other programs were conducted. During the meeting, a gentleman from Chakan asked me, “What is your purpose in conducting the Shanti Yatra?” I replied, “The purpose is to awaken human nature. The current atmosphere of conflict in the country is due to the fact that some people have led others astray from their true nature by spreading falsehoods. We want to bring people back to their nature. In this world, deviation from nature leads to destruction, and adherence to nature results in progress.”