Event at Brahma Kumaris Center: Public Representatives and Social Workers Urge—Save Water, Stay Away from Plastic

A special awareness program was organized by the Brahma Kumaris Service Center in Varachha, Surat, on the occasion of Earth Day. The aim of the program was to increase responsibility and awareness among people regarding environmental protection. During the event, Brahma Kumari Tripti Behn led all attendees in taking a pledge to protect the Earth, stating that every individual should make efforts to conserve the environment at their own level. She emphasized protecting the Earth through positive thinking and collective efforts.

Prominent individuals present on the occasion included Brahma Kumari Tripti Ben, the center in-charge; former mayor Asmita Ben Shiroya; Dr. Prafull Bhai Shiroya, Commandant of Surat District Home Guard; Dr. Vinod Bhai Patel; and textile industrialist Kishor Bhai, among others. In her address, former mayor Asmita Ben Shiroya said that water conservation and stopping the use of plastic are the greatest needs of the time. She appealed to citizens to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Dr. Prafull Bhai Shiroya, Commandant of Surat District Home Guard, stated that the Earth is like our mother and protecting it is the duty of all of us. He emphasized reducing the use of chemicals and adopting electric resources and vehicles. At the end of the program, all those present sang the song “Let the world be filled with love, let us salute nature…” and conveyed a message of environmental protection by expressing respect for nature with positive energy.

Brahma Kumaris Center

The Brahma Kumaris Center is a spiritual organization founded in the 1930s in Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan), by Dada Lekhraj. It is known for its unique focus on Raja Yoga meditation, women’s empowerment, and the belief in a supreme soul, with a global presence today. The center promotes peace, self-awareness, and moral living, operating as a non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations.

Surat

Surat is a major port city in the Indian state of Gujarat, with a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It flourished as a key trading hub for the Mughal Empire, particularly known for its textile and diamond industries, and was later controlled by the British East India Company. Today, it remains a vital economic center, often called the “Diamond City of India” due to its role in the global diamond cutting and polishing trade.

Varachha

Varachha is a suburb of Surat, Gujarat, India, known for its significant Jain and diamond-cutting communities. Historically, it developed as a residential and commercial hub during Surat’s growth as a diamond trading center, with many skilled artisans settling there. Today, it remains a bustling area with temples, markets, and a strong cultural identity tied to the diamond industry.