Our message is constantly evolving and AUM-Shanti will be our new principal domain. Aum Shanti (ॐ शान्तिः) is a sacred Sanskrit mantra that translates to “universal peace”. Derived from ancient Hindu and Buddhist texts, Aum (or Om) represents the primordial sound of the universe, while Shanti means deep, profound peace. It is a powerful invocation for inner calm and spiritual harmony…
In Latin, humilitas translates to “humbleness,” “lowness,” or “insignificance”. It is the root word for our modern English term “humility”. The word is most deeply rooted in the Latin humus, which literally means “earth” or “soil”…
Growth: Is the noun form of “grow.” It primarily refers to the process of increasing in physical size, amount, or importance. It is also used to describe progressive development, evolution, or an abnormal bodily mass like a tumor…
Interdependence is the state of being mutually reliant on one another. It describes a dynamic where two or more people, groups, or things depend on each other for support, resources, or survival, while still maintaining their own individual identities…
Communitarianism is a social and political philosophy emphasizing that individual identity and morality are deeply shaped by community ties. It argues that societies should balance individual rights with civic responsibilities and the common good, prioritizing strong, localized institutions like families, neighborhoods, and voluntary associations…
A resource is any physical material, asset, person, or supply that can be drawn upon to function properly, solve a problem, or achieve a goal. Resources can be renewable or non-renewable, and are broadly categorized based on their utility and origin…
Eclecticism is a conceptual approach or method that does not hold rigidly to a single doctrine, paradigm, or style. Instead, it draws upon diverse sources, theories, and systems, combining the best or most appropriate elements from each to form a cohesive whole. I don’t know about you, but at age 75, going on 76, I’ve had so many differing views of reality that by now have practically exhausted me!
Tact: Is the ability to communicate, navigate delicate situations, or handle difficult people gracefully without causing offense or making anyone angry. It combines emotional intelligence, social awareness, and verbal skill to preserve trust and minimize conflict while still expressing the truth…
We want to extend our further appreciation to Consul Nahas Ali, CGI SFO, for attending our Yoga Day annual event on behalf of the Government of India and sponsor Air India. Nahas is pictured third from right attending on behalf of the San Francisco Indian Consulate…
Prime Minister Modi of India sponsored the effort to establish June 21st, the summer solstice, as International Yoga Day. This was confirmed by the United Nations in 2014 and in 2018 a group of us from the Gandhi International Institute for Peace requested the Hawai’i State Government to also recognize the day which was approved. We had our first Celebration in 2019 and this was our 8th annual celebration at Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki…