Essence Of All Faiths Is Establishing Peace, Tolerance And Fraternity: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has underscored that no matter who forge the alliance in politics, such coalitions and the main theme of the alliances should be the nation's development and promotion of good governance.

Inaugurating the 12 yearly Kumbha Mela (a grand religious fair) that commenced here from today and accepting the Civic Felicitation organized in his honour, President Paudel urged one and all to internalize the philosophy of the federal democratic republic that the voiceless and underprivileged people should be able to exercise their freedom without any hindrance.

"The constitution which was made by the people themselves has considered the unhindered enjoyment by the poor and voiceless people of freedom and all the rights enshrined in it as the essence of the philosophy of the federal, democratic republic," the Head of State said, adding, "Internalizing this philosophy, all should have the main slogan and a single alliance for sustainable development, good governance and nation's prosperity, no matter on which side of the politics they might be."

He wished that may this holy day of the commencement of the Kumbha Mela inspire us all to give a meaningful form to the philosophy carried by the republic.

The President viewed that the meaning of religion is to establish peace, tolerance and brotherhood in the world, and the Buddha, Jesus and Hazrat Mohammad also reiterated on the same. He said the creators of the Vedic hymns had mentioned thousands of years back about the solution to the chaos and the problem of climate change that the world is facing at present.

"The theme of religion is the establishment of peace, tolerance and brotherhood in the world. The Buddha, Jesus Christ and Hazrat Mohammad have stated the same thing. This is also what the followers of the Arya Vedic Sanatana faith have been saying since thousands of years. The Arya Vedic Sanatana faithful have all along emphasized on peace, tolerance and brotherhood, considering the whole world as one family," President Paudel said, adding that in this sense the forthcoming age can be considered as the age of restoration of the Vedic culture.

If we can move ahead with the thinking and character embodying that philosophy, I think we can find the solution to the problems of present climate change crisis and the international strife as well, he further added.

The President stated on the occasion that the feeling of equality and unity among all castes, ethnicities, religions, communities and linguistic groups inspired by the Oriental philosophy is also the main goal of the federal democratic republic.

Stating that it gives him immense pleasure to participate in this sacred Kumbha Mela programme in Chataradham, a holy place situated on the lap of the Barahakshetra, the pious land where the ancient sages meditated and where the gods and goddesses roamed, the Head of State said Chataradham is not only an important religious place among the four main such religious sites of Nepal but also one of the four major pilgrimage sites of the world from the religious, historical, cultural and tourism point of view.

He described the Kumbha Mela as the 'glory' of Nepal itself as it has been organized with the objective of promoting national unity, protecting nationality, independence and sovereignty. He believed that the religious event will contribute towards developing Chataradham as a major spiritual tourism destination.

Meanwhile, the President also offered worship at the Shree Radha Sarweshwor Temple here. He also inaugurated the Acharya Keshavsharan Memorial Building constructed at the site.

Similarly, Chief Minister of Koshi Province Kedar Karki and Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahaduur Tamang also wished for the success of the Maha Kumbh Mela, highlighting its significance.

The founder of Kumbh Mela and the first Jagatguru of Nepal, Balsanta Mohan Sharan Devacharya spoke on the value of the Kumbh Mela event and urged one and all to visit the event and be benefited with spiritual vibes.

The organisers believe that besides those from Nepal, some 3 million devotees from the world over will visit the Kumbha Mela which will run till May 10.