-Rachit Bhavsar
"Secretraism Bigotry and Fanatism have long possessed this beautiful earth But now their time has come and the bell that toiled this morning in honour of this convention may be the death knell of all persecution all fanatism and all uncharitable feelings between persons wending their way to the same goal".
This words of one of the greatest philosophers of India Swami Vivekananda echoed almost a century ago mesmerize our ears in greater relevance today than ever before as India embarks on to set up a new world order of peace prosperity and unity between nations of the world under the visionary leadership of our beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji.
We as a nation have grabbed this historic unprecedented opportunity through G-20 one of the largest forums that emphasizes upon economic affairs bringing global leaders on one platform to make our principles of peace prosperity and welfare of one and all firm and concrete for the good of humanity and mankind. In the wake of the unprecedented disaster of Covid -19 that left humanity trembling between life and death and the Ukraine - Russia war that continues to disrupt global world order leading to unfavorable circumstances due to greed for power and supremacy, India's presidency of the G-20 summit 2023 is a new awakening in world history leading nations to a harmonious peaceful and a borderless world for the upcoming generations.
The celebrated statement of the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modiji "The era is not of war"is a deep rooted faith in our ancient scriptures and ancient India's contribution to the world and a firm belief that paves a path for the nations of the world to accept peace not only as a pre-requisite for the survival of humanity but an absolute essentiality which is the need of the hour if we want a peaceful planet for ourselves and the future generations.
Vivekananda's statement "India shall conquer the world and nothing less than that is my ideal"
vibrates in our minds and ears even with greater relevance as India leads the world by its G-20 presidency towards greater amicability between nations through the slogan of One Family, One Nation, One World that speaks the values and emphasizes our resolve of transformation of the world from being conflict centric to human centric.
The presidency of India as far as the G-20 is concerned is an open door for the leaders of the world economies to globalise on a single platform unitedly and firmly considering the interest of masses grief stricken by problems like poverty unemployment etc to create a world order that focuses on the welfare of those deprived of resources as a whole.
The emphasis of the Honourable External Affairs Minister Shri Dr S Jaishankar sir on using this opportunity of G-20 presidency of India for the welfare of the international community as a whole reflects the importance of Vivekananda's teachings upon us even today for establishing a new world order. This rests on three fundamental principles of Swami Vivekananda for India to emerge as a great nation and for a peaceful, prosperous and a harmonious world for one and all namely
1) Conviction of the powers of goodness 2) Absence of jealousy and suspicion 3) Helping nations that are trying to be and do good. India's presidency of the G-20 is a beacon of light and hope in the challenging times for nations of the world to discuss,delibrate and chart a common pathway for effective implementation of Vivekananda's principles thereby making a constructive and effective difference in the lives of humankind around the world.
India's G-20 presidency is also a proven testimony of the profound faith that Swami Vivekananda had in the youth of India which is reflected in his saying,
"My faith is in the younger generation the modern generation out of which will come my workers They will solve the whole problem like lion's".
India's G-20 presidency is an exclusive eye opener for the youth around the world to understand explore India's vast varied diversity study and discover India's perceptive of looking at the challenges that the world is facing today and to build peaceful and amicable relations between nations of the world to establish a new world order that leads humanity to long lasting tranquil.
Conculsion : India leading the world by way of its acclaimed presidency of the G-20 is an unprecedented and one of the most significant events that human history has ever seen. We must as a nation optimally utilise this rare opportunity to unite nations of the world under the distinguished and unparalleled extraordinary leadership of Honourable Shri Narendra Modiji as the onus of a peaceful, amicable and harmonious planet for the upcoming generations lies upon our shoulders.
There is no better opportunity for India other than this distinguished honour of its G-20 presidency to rise up and stand for what is righteous for humankind. This would be a befitting tribute of India to the visionary genius Swami Vivekananda who himself envisioned India's strength and proclaimed it to the world.
