For there to be harmony in this world, there has to be a common centre. And there is only one possible common centre, and that is the complete whole or God. There is no other possibility.
We may say humanity is the common centre, but then what about all those cows that are getting their throats cut and are screaming in agony? And what about the environment?
We may say Nationalism is the common centre, but what about nations outside our own. Are they not our brothers and sisters? They are not, unless we see the common origin.
Krishna says in Gita, ‘aham bija-pradah pita: I am the seed giving father for all the living beings.’ When we recognize our own relationship with Krishna, we recognize our relationship with every living being. And then we can actually create harmony, which is the greatest need of the world.
By Radhanath Swami
