Tribals’ Way of Life Shows Path to Peace in War-Torn World: Prez Murmu

Bhopal: President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday said that tribals’ way of life, guided by nature, holds the key to the peace and harmony in today’s world, plagued by strife and war.

She also said that India should choose the path of spirituality, social equity and environmental protection to accomplish its mission to become a developed nation.

President Murmu was addressing a conference, titled, ‘Empowerment of tribal society by spiritual awakening’, organized by Brahma Kumaris in Betul in Madhya Pradesh.

She said that the life of indigenous people is tied to nature as they revere the earth, the sun, water and tree and hence, their lifestyle holds key to peace and harmony in the world currently embroiled in conflicts, strife and war.

“Today, the need for such values in the world afflicted by tension and war is greater than at any other period in history. The importance of such conferences and efforts, therefore, increases more”, she noted.

Highlighting how the indigenous people revere nature even when they harm any of its creation, she said that the tribals gather firewood only after they dry and offer prayers before cutting a tree.

Highlighting another aspect of tribal life style, she said that the tribals value self-respect and never ask for anything and live peacefully without complaining about problems.

The tribal lifestyle is a way of spirituality, she said and added that the indigenous people have lived since the creation and their lifestyle is deeply rooted in spirituality.

“They know how to live with happiness, peace, joy and love. They shun violence. They were the same in ancient times and are the same even today”, she said.

In an era of rampant materialism, the lives of indigenous people demonstrate simplicity, love and harmony, she added.

She is currently on a five-day visit to Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.