Jaipur, Oct 04: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the significance of peace and unity has increased amid unrest in certain parts of the world.
“The government of India has requested every person to plant a sapling in the name of mother. If 140 crore saplings are planted, the number of trees will increase which will slowly improve the climate. To achieve this, everyone must plant a sapling each year,” she said.
Murmu also said that materialism gives momentary happiness, and people get attracted to it thinking it to be real contentment, but it also becomes the reason for sorrow and dissatisfaction whereas spirituality gives people an opportunity to recognise their inner strength.
“Spirituality gives a new perspective, it creates a sense of compassion towards all creatures and sensitivity towards the nature. Spirituality is a medium to bring positivity in the society. Being spiritual means recognising the inner power, and bringing purity in conduct.
“One can become a better person by improving his actions. Bringing purity in thoughts and actions is necessary for peace and balance in life, and for a healthy society,” the president said.
“People sometimes become tainted with lust, anger and attachments. But if the soul is pure, everything will be purified. If we are not mentally clean, external cleanliness will prove meaningless,” she added.
The event was also attended by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade.
