India

Bharat Express CMD Upendrra Rai Receives National Chetna Award At Brahma Kumaris Global Summit

Upendrra Rai, Chairman, Managing Director, and Editor-in-Chief of Bharat Express News Network, received the prestigious National Chetna Award presented by the Brahma Kumaris Institute at Shantivan. Rai earned this honor for his significant contributions to the field of journalism. The award recognizes Bharat Express and Rai as synonymous with ethical journalism, reflecting his unwavering commitment to unbiased reporting focused on the welfare of the people.

Global Summit on Spirituality

The award ceremony took place during a four-day global summit organized by the Brahma Kumaris Institute at Shantivan, the organization’s international headquarters in Sirohi, Rajasthan. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the summit, which runs from October 4 to 7. The event focuses on fostering a clean and healthy society through spirituality. President Murmu’s presence underscores the importance of spiritual practices in addressing contemporary societal challenges.

The summit aims to explore the contributions of meditation and spiritual awareness to global peace and unity. Participants include spiritual leaders, academics, and thought leaders dedicated to promoting well-being through spirituality.

Rai’s Insights on Spirituality

Bharat Express CMD Upendra Rai, speaking at the Brahma Kumaris Global Summit, highlighted the difference between spirituality and religion. He stated that in India, people often mix the two, but they are fundamentally different. He reflected, “Religion may have emerged from a revolution in someone’s life, but for many of us, it is inherited rather than experienced.” Rai advocated for giving children the freedom to explore all religions before choosing one that resonates with their soul.

Acts of Kindness Are Spiritual

Rai stressed that spirituality lies in small acts of kindness, such as removing stones from a path or cleaning someone’s yard. “This is spirituality. The rest is just ritual,” he explained. Rai illustrated his point by sharing a story of Mahatma Buddha. He emphasized that people often perform rituals hoping for the impossible, like asking the riverbank to come to them. “True spirituality is about finding peace within, not demanding external miracles.”

Story of Saint Eknath

To conclude, Rai narrated a story of Saint Eknath. He explained how Eknath taught a young boy the importance of keeping one’s mind clear of distractions, especially when faced with the reality of death. “Spirituality prepares us to live as though we are constantly near death, helping us clear our minds of unnecessary desires,” Rai said. He ended his speech by reminding the audience that spirituality is a part of everyday life, but sainthood is its ultimate goal.

Also Read: President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Global Summit In Mount Abu; Bharat Express CMD Upendrra Rai To Be Honored

Bharat Express English

Recent Posts

Pakistan’s Digital Frontline: Jokes, Memes And Savage Self-Roasts

While tensions between India and Pakistan escalate post the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, something unexpected…

4 hours ago

Reliance Industries Q4 Net Profit Rises 6.4% As Retail And Digital Units Offset Energy Weakness

Reliance Industries delivered a strong Q4 FY25 performance, with Y-o-Y net profit rising 6.4% to…

4 hours ago

Yash Pratap Singh And Mehak Jaiswal Top UP Board Exams With Outstanding Scores

Yash Pratap Singh of Jalaun tops Class 10 with 97.83%, while Prayagraj’s Mehak Jaiswal secures…

4 hours ago

Yogi Adityanath Calls For Reforms To Make Madrasa Education Modern And Employment-Oriented

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasised the need for sweeping reforms in the madrasa…

5 hours ago

Tulsi Gabbard Backs India’s Hunt For Pahalgam Terror Attack Perpetrators

United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Friday expressed strong support for…

5 hours ago

World Leaders Head To Rome For funeral Of Pope Francis

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will also attend, representing India alongside Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Minister…

7 hours ago