2015 Public Peace Prize Laureate
in the Internationally-reputed Peacemaker category
In the INTERNATIONALLY-REPUTED PEACEMAKER category, the big winner is Dr. VASANTH VIJAJJI MAHARAJ: the public granted him 86 % of support in his category, which is 24 times the minimum number of points required to become a finalist in this category.
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His Holiness Dr Vasanth Vijajji Maharaj from Krishnagiri, India is known as an ambassador of peace and a preacher of love, unity and universal brotherhood. His vision and philosophy seek to provide practical solutions to burning issues around the world. He has been instrumental in inspiring millions of lives towards peaceful living, not only at regional and national levels, but also internationally.
His journey for a non-violent society began in 1990 as a young adult, and he has been working towards this goal with selfless dedication. He actively organizes events in the form of peace promotions, inter-faith meetings, training workshops, marches, brotherhood camps, children’s competitions, street theatre, musical events, peace festivals, summits, exhibits, cultural programs, feeding the poor and needy, educating them on their rights and working for to improve their conditions, conflict resolution, medical camps, eco-friendly programs, promotion of non-violence through the practice of vegetarianism and creating public awareness of healthy food habits for developing a peaceful mind. The response he has received is always enthusiastic participation from the community; from the general public to renowned scholars, business people, politicians and celebrities.
Accomplishments
Some of his most noteworthy contributions include organizing the Historic Peace March in India in 2005 bringing ‘all religions on one platform for peace’, and the organization of Vasanth Vizag, a massive peace program in South India in 2009; a gathering of more than 20,000 school children, and launching a campaign against terrorism with the participation of more than 750,000 people.
His Holiness also organized the Millennium Development Goal of United Nations & the World Peace Festival in Leicester, UK in September 2008. This 10-day long festival from September 30 – October 8, 2008 was the first of its kind in the world, with the simultaneous lighting of 66,840 candles signifying the world population, together with the additional lighting of 195 different colored candles to represent all countries around the globe. This candle-lighting ceremony, which took place at the Leicester Tiger Grounds in UK on October 5, 2008, was recognized by Guinness as a world record. The public participation was huge, with a diversity of representation from many countries.
Notable among the many events organized for schoolchildren by His Holiness was the World Peace Festival in Mumbai, India. The aim of this festival was to awaken the seeds of peace, love and happiness. The purpose of this gathering of both influential people and the common public was to make them understand that they are the torchbearers of peace and they have the responsibility to restore peace in their locality and form peace groups that stand up against any form of violence. This event was a huge success and led to the formation of several peace groups in different locations all over the world standing together for unity, peace and universal brotherhood.
Children from various schools in and around South India participated in this event. The theme was universal peace. The enthusiasm and joy with which the children participated made this peace program a huge success. One of the highlights of the event included peaceful carvings and making of sand sculptures at Marina Beach, the second largest beach in the world. Over 750,000 visitors participated in and supported this event.
His dream: a program for universal peace education
His Holiness’ vision is to “make peace education an international phenomenon” by introducing peace education as a new subject in school curriculum. His mission is to impart universal knowledge and the importance of peace by explaining the role of different sections of society – the role policy makers, principals, teachers, parents and finally the role of children.
Awards
Dr Vasanth Vijajji Maharaj was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011; having received more than 5700 supportive nomination letters for his contributions to peace building. He was appointed as Diplomatic Counsellor of India by the International Parliament for Safety and Peace in September 2009 and issued a diplomatic passport. He was also appointed as Deputy Member of the National Assembly of the International Parliament for Safety and honored with the title of Ambassador of Peace for his Commendable Contributions by the Universal Peace Federation in 2009.
He is the first Indian Saint to be invited to British Parliament and is the third scholar in the world to be honored with Ayurveda Ratna by Ayurveda council of the UK. The award was presented by the Right Honorable Minister of Justice Simon Hughes at the British Parliament on January 16, 2014.
If you wish to learn more, visit his website at www.vasanthgurudev.com
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His Holiness is the People’s man of Peace. He started his peace mission as a ‘one man show’ in the nineties, today he has numerous branches all over India and Abroad wherein all His followers, members and volunteers carry out several peaceful activities throughout the year under his holy guidance. Our Respectful Salutation in His Holy Feet. I thank for the opportunity to vote for this Living Legend who is the ‘Modern Vivekananda’ of the 21st Century. I whole heartedly recommend His Holiness to be honoured with the ‘Title’ of Public Peace Prize as it would truly dedicate the real meaning of this prestigious recognition.I pray for him to win this prize.
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kindness, benevolence, and sympathy, the identity of Dr Vasanth Vijayji Maharajsaheb. my support for his victory.
His Holiness had educated the People of the World on the importance of World Peace and how that can be achieved through fulfilling the 10 Goals of the United Nations. His Holiness vision is to open a new gateway for a Peaceful World unlike today which is full of civil wars and conflicts.
His focus is on teaching Children to live in peace and promote peace as he believes that if children and youngsters have a strong understanding on peace and living in harmony, nobody can manipulate and shake their innocent minds. He has drafted the five Point Agenda on Peace Education explaining the Role of different sections of the society- It i an honour and pride to vote for this great Ambasador of Peace.
I was in luck to be in Leicester in 2008 to get an opportunity to visit the world peace festival in 2008. My god! what an event. Brilliant concept. Fab Execution. The candle lighting was glorious, I prayed for world peace and got a chance to light a candle too.
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I have been a follower of Gurudev for many years. His blessings have always been on me and my family. I have attended plenty of peace events arranged by him and have learnt a lot from him as well. He is a preacher, a teacher, a leader, a master, a missionary and a spiritual inspire.
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Vasanth Vijayji Gurudev has kept his blessings on my family since 2004, me and my family are at peace. He should win
Dr. Vasant Guruji hails from India, country known for its values and spiritual power.
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Om Shanti! I am a follower of Brahma Kumars/kumaris. The call of this time is a call for peace (as said by Dadi Janki). I also follow Dr Vasanth Vijayji Maharaj as he also works for world peace. God bless him.
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When is this world going to understand the true value of peace and harmony. Vasanth vijayji maharaj sees the value and preachers its need too. my vote to him
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I was at one of Dr Vasanth Vijayji’s events. This award is one that he truly deserves. His active efforts to teach the youths of the value of peace is respectable.
I give my vote and full support to Vasanth Vijayji Maharaj. Together we must work for peace, and under his leadership and guidance we can bring change.
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His Holiness is a open book of peace and Divinity,we want His Holiness to be honored with this Award.