Resolutions — Conference 1974

RESOLUTION NO. 1

The World Conference on Unity of Man noted with gratification the tremendous response of the common man in all parts of the world to the call for unity.
Recognizing the demand for peace and unity, the Conference concluded that today there is dire and urgent need to promote in thought, word, and deed the eternal values of love, non-violence, truth, tolerance, and selfless service of humanity in the hearts of men.
The Conference looks for guidance to holy men to help free mankind from fear and ignorance and transform modern man into a whole man who is at peace with himself and with those around him.
The Conference concluded that all religions are in essence one, and that their main purpose is to lead mankind on the path of love and selfless service.

RESOLUTION NO. 2

Whereas the World Conference on Unity of Man convened by Sant Kirpal Singh Maharaj Ji in February 1974, composed of representative religious and political leaders of India and abroad, demonstrated the overwhelming public appeal for world unity, the need was felt to devise practical means of implementing this wish, which the Conference believes is one felt throughout the masses of man kind in our time.

IT WAS RESOLVED:

1. That the World Conference on Unity of Man should awaken public opinion to the need for One World Consciousness.
2. That the World Conference on Unity of Man expressed the wish to apply to the United Nations and UNESCO for accreditation as an official agency at a future stage.
3. That the World Conference on Unity of Man should establish connections with all organizations having kindred aims throughout the world for the purpose of achieving a better coordination of activities.
4. That the World Conference on Unity of Man should delegate regional and national representatives in various countries to organize similar meetings with a view to shedding light upon the common denominator between all faiths.
5. That such representatives as afore said should request elected representatives to appeal in their respective legislatures for the promotion of an unbiased study of comparative religion in school and adult education.
6. That the World Conference on Unity of Man should invite religious leaders and teachers of meditation to compare their methods and encourage mass encounters including the disciples of several leaders.

RESOLUTION NO. 3

The World Conference on Unity of Man resolved that UNESCO be addressed to encourage among world youth fuller understanding of the common ethical roots of all faiths through organized, nation wide study of each other’s religions, and to appreciate their contributions to the prevailing moral basis of mankind; and secondly to encourage the same through the audio-visual systems of mass media available commonly to people.

RESOLUTION NO. 4

The World Conference on Unity of Man records its firm conviction that mankind as part of the universe is essentially one, and that the well-being or ill-being of one individual affects all humanity.
The Conference records its conviction that spiritual awakening with love as its basis is the foundation of the Unity of Man.

SIGNED:

KIRPAL SINGH