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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