With the benign blessings of His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, Yorkshire Nirankari Volunteers organised and hosted the Yorkshire & Humber Faiths Forum Meeting at Sant Nirankari Bhawan Bradford on 28th September 2010.The theme of the meeting was “The need and importance of Spirituality and safety for the youngsters and the elderly in modern society”.

On behalf of the Nirankari Mission, Rev Jawahar Singh Ji, Local Parmukh, Rev Atma Ram Ji and Rev Kulbinder Saandal Ji, Local committee members, along with other saints, warmly welcomed the guests who belonged to various faiths and communities and had travelled from different parts of the region to participate in the meeting. Many of them visited the Yorkshire Nirankari Mission’s branch for the first time.

Mr Inderjit Bhogal OBE, Director of Yorkshire and Humber faiths Forum inaugurated the meeting by thanking and commemorating the Nirankari Mission’s tireless work in bringing the communities together and promoting the message of Universal oneness within such a broad spectrum of  diverse cultures and beliefs.

Many speakers shared their views and discussed the importance of spirituality and safety for today’s youth and the elderly within our society. They all agreed that the basic principles of Humanity i.e. mutual Love & Respect for one another, Tolerance and understanding for others belief, is the key to building a safer and peaceful co-existence within our communities and society at large.

Rev Jawahar Singh Ji spoke on behalf of the Nirankari Mission and said that the Nirankari Mission is already promoting Universal Brotherhood under the Fatherhood of One God, with love and respect for the whole mankind. Nirankari youth always work under the guidance of their elders, bridging the gaps in the minds of people from different faiths by showing love and tolerance for ALL through whatever their endeavours might be, regardless of social man made barriers of caste, colour or creed.

Few youngsters, along with the senior saints from the mission, also got the opportunity to share their views in the meeting. All echoed the Nirankari Mission’s message of Peace not Pieces and how today’s youth must work together to promote harmony in the world.

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