Aims of the ConferenceTo strengthen the unity of mankind on the common ground of service to fellowmen and faith in the divine power.To further religious tolerance and inter-faith communication by pointing out the common essence of all religions.To explain what man is: a conscious entity, endowed with discrimination power and able to take responsibility for his actions, and with the innate possibility of Self- and God realisation.To regenerate and revive the ethical teachings common in the religious traditions so that they may become a collective guideline for the welfare of individuals and humankind as a whole.
The inauguration of the Symbols of unity on top of the 'Sach Khand Bhawan'on 10 December was the very highlight of the World Conference. This date had been chosen as it was the 75th Birthday of Dr. Harbhajan Singh, who had built up the project Kirpal Sagar on behalf of Sant Kirpal Singh. At the same time the Silver Jubilee of Kirpal Sagar was celebrated. The four symbols represent the four main types of sacred buildings: Temple, Gurdawara, Mosque and Church. Such a sign of unity never existed ...
The annual national Volleyball Tournament for boys was started in the morning of 3 December with a ceremony in which all students, teachers and guests participated. The Chief Guest, Hon. Padam Shri Pargat Singh, Director Sports, Punjab, was welcomed in the morning in the sports ground with a horse show. Students of the Kirpal Sagar Academy showed their skills at a breath taking speed. The opening ceremony continued with a display of the school orchestra. Thereafter the younger students of the ...
In the evening the audience listened to devotional songs from two well-known groups. At first the famous song group Banwari Lal, Amritsar contributed to the programme, singing Bhajan - hymns according to the Hindu tradition. In one Bhajan it was stated: Nothing is immortal except God's name. Nothing is forever except God?s name. And in another: We have faith in others but real faith is faith in God. Because He is the only one who blesses the whole creation. The audience started to sing with th...
At 10:00 a.m. the interschool Shabad competition started. Groups from 17 different schools of the surrounding participated. The songs contained verses taken from the Holy scriptures expressing love and devotion to God. The contest was won by a girl group of Ludhiana. The chief guest Hon. Sarwan Singh, Chief Parliament Secretary, welcomed the audience on behalf of the Government of Punjab. He expressed his esteem for Kirpal Sagar, being a place where all religions are respected. The competition...
Opening ceremony of the World ConferenceWith a traditional prayer the World Conference was started this morning at one corner of the Sarovar. The ceremony continued at the Chowk, where a symbolic flame was lit. H.H. Surinder Kaur, president of Unity of Man, explained the significance of the conference on Unity of Man. Opening ceremony of the World ConferenceWith a traditional prayer the World Conference was started this morning at one corner of the Sarovar. The ceremony continued at the Chowk,...