Q48. What is the peace formula for the whole world?
The world peace formula is in the Bhagavad-Gita. Give up Hate – Take up Kindness
“One who does not hate anyone, is friendly and compassionate to all living beings, shares his belongings with others, has no sense of ownership, free from ego; evenminded in both happiness and distress, forgiving, tolerant in all situations, always satisfied, worships Me with determination and devotion. Such a person is very dear to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 12.1314)
God is the well-wisher of everyone
“One who knows Me [Krishna] as the beneficiary of all sacrifices, penances, austerities, and the supreme Lord of all the planets, demigods, and the well-wisher of all living beings, can attain peace from the miseries of material life.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 5.29)
All lives matter – We all belong to God
“All living entities are My eternal fragmental particles. Due to material nature, they are conditioned by the six senses, including the mind, and struggle very hard.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 15.7)
God is equal to everyone
“I hate no one. I am equal to all living beings…" (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 9.29)
World Peace Prayer Om May all be happy May all be free from illness May all see what is good May no one suffer Om peace, peace, peace
“Om, Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ Sarve santu nirāmayāḥ Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu Mā kashchit duḥkha bhāgbhavet Oṁ Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ” (Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.14)
The above teachings are unique to Sanatan-Dharma. There are no statements like the above in any non-Vedic scriptures. Anyone who seriously accepts these teachings would: •
Give the credit to Lord Krishan, the person who compiled the above
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Not hate, hurt, kill, or eat any of his brothers and sisters
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Love all living beings
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Become charitable and share his wealth and time with his unfortunate brothers and sisters
“Those who are wise, have real knowledge, understanding, and gentleness. They see with equal vision, a Brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a dog eater." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 5.18) The spiritually self-realized persons will see all living beings and especially all humans with equal vision. Thus, all living beings are my brothers and sisters and I should serve them all.
Source: Kamlesh C. Patel, The Book of Life (EternalReligion.org, 2020) · Back to all 200 Q&A