The Panel Conference

One World – The Dignity of Man

Yogi Bhajan inaugurates the first panel

Mr President and Friends

It is a privilege today to speak on a very important subject, the Unity of Man. Surprisingly enough, man wants to practise Unity, and he knows where Unity lies; but rituals have overcome reality to the extent that man is not able to practise Unity.

The mightiest countries like the United States and the USSR are following the gunboat policy less today because the voice of the people is against it. Today there is more talk about the common development of the world, more talk about peace, and more talk about development of the undeveloped countries. That can be realised, the technology through which self can be developed – the method of acquiring consciousness. People are seeking Truth today, and want to understand each other.

The world has become very small and we can reach any part of the world in no time. There are no geographical boundaries between countries. For the last five years I have been working in Europe and the United States, and I feel that the time has now come when man is beginning to realise that it is only in Unity that we can live on this planet.

The rich countries have suffered the embargo on oil, but they have not attacked the Arab countries; they talk of starting negotiations with them. Now it is for the Spiritual Leaders to show the way to the people of the world. India is a land of Saints, and they agree that the Creator has created us and in every individual we can see the Creator. Therefore I say that man wants Unity and peace, but the rituals have bifurcated him to the extent that he cannot achieve it.

When all our minds are sick, we seek Truth; and this is the right moment to meet heart to heart. There is the greatest need for Love at this time. I am hopeful. These words I am grateful to be called to inaugurate it, and I am hopeful that you will give a very positive and concrete exposition of the subject and offer solutions to the problems of humanity, so that hatred may be wiped out from the face of the world, and there is dignity of man; and man can develop himself in the spirit of Love and peace. Thank you very much.