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President Paudel stresses harmony through spirituality

 Kathmandu, May 3

President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that Nepal is a source of eastern knowledge traditions, and within this knowledge, tradition and civilisation, one can witness the unity and harmony of various cultures and civilisations.

“There is a need for this harmony to contribute to fostering a sense of peace, tolerance, and brotherhood across the world,” he said while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Badrinarayan Dham in Ramkot of Nagarjun Municipality-7 in Kathmandu, on Saturday.

According to him, it is essential to cultivate sacred values of mutual friendship, love, goodwill, and coexistence within human beings.

President Paudel stated that today, alongside material development, the modern world is increasingly recognising the importance of spiritual consciousness, knowledge, and awakening. He said that the very reason why people are restlessly searching for peace and happiness amidst material progress is because of this realisation.

Stressing that spirituality is above religion, and religion is above sectarianism, the President remarked that such a spiritual centre has now been established in a convenient location in the sacred western region of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu.

President Paudel expressed his belief that the construction of Badrinarayan Dham, which is considered extremely significant in the Vedic Sanatan culture and tradition, would bring happiness.

He further noted that this Dham would also contribute to Nepal’s economic prosperity by promoting tourism.

“There is a growing desire and race for extreme material development in the world, and as a result, peace, order, mutual goodwill, and a spirit of cooperation are deteriorating in society. We are experiencing this even in our communities. In such circumstances, I believe this spiritual centre will bring about spiritual awakening,” said President Paudel.

According to him, the spirit of human service that emerges from this awakening will help establish love, goodwill, and peace in society, thereby making a significant contribution to the creation of a civilised and cultured society.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 4 May 2025.

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