Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

The "World Is A Family" verse of Maha Upanishad is engraved in the entrance hall of the Parliament Of India.[1]

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (Sanskrit: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्) is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means "The World Is One Family".[2] The idea of the phrase remains relevant today as it emphasizes a global perspective, prioritizing the collective well-being over individual or family interests. It encourages to think about the welfare of others, fostering global solidarity and responsibility, especially in addressing crucial issues like climate change, sustainable development, peace, and tolerance of differences.[3]

  1. ^ S Shah and V Ramamoorthy (2014), Soulful Corporations, Springer Science, ISBN 978-8132212744, page 449
  2. ^ "DNA of non-violence engrained in our society: PM". Times Now. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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