The real peace is inside a human being and by exploring it the solution to all problems faced by humanity can be achieved, said celebrated spiritual speaker Prem Rawat while addressing a huge gathering of devotees at Parade ground here on Sunday.
The spiritual leader used a number of anecdotes and entertaining stories to hammer home the importance of peace on the audience. He said that things like progress and development can be achieved only in a peaceful environment. "Earlier when I talked about peace very few people listened and some even ridiculed but now everyone is listening. The human being should look inwards to find peace and solace,'' he advised.
The speaker who has followers in all parts of the world said that human beings have a tendency to blame god for every inconvenience they face but they should realize that by the god's grace only they are breathing.
Explaining the importance of peace he said that millions of dollars are being spent on security but even this colossal amount of money is not enough to prevent violence. Prem Rawat was of the opinion that peace can prevail only by introspection and knowing the god.
The Chief Minister (CM) Harish Rawat was also present during the programme. Interestingly he spent more than two and half hours on the occasion and listened the entire sermon of the speaker with intent.
Earlier speaking on the occasion the CM said that it is a matter of great joy that Prem Rawat is giving his sermon on peace in Uttarakhand. He claimed that he felt greatly enlightened after meeting the spiritual leader. The CM hoped that Prem Rawat would visit the state again and again to bless the people here.
Prem Rawat is an internationally acclaimed orator working tirelessly to spread the message of peace in different parts of the world. Many governmental, educational and other agencies of the world gave bestowed 'messenger of peace' title on him.
Born in the year 1957, Prem Rawat did his early schooling in the city of Dehradun. He had started delivering sermons at international forums from a tender age of 13.
He runs 'Prem Rawat foundation' which is active in field of peace and philanthropy. The programme of Dehradun was organised by the Delhi unit of Raj Vidhya Kendra.