one anD all HarMonY DaY FesTiVal 2023

swami atmeshananda, Vedanta Centre Springfield Lakes

Swami Vivekananda

HarMOny is the basis of ‘Unity in Diversity’. Just as all the five fingers in our hand are not the same, yet they together provide strength to the hand, diversity is an essential part of humankind, nay, the whole of the universe. It would be boring to have similarity everywhere, but understanding that the universe is the sum total of all parts and that everything and everyone has a part to play in this world is an ennobling thought.

The 19th century mystic saint, Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) echoed this sentiment clearly through his personal life. He practiced different aspects of religions and came to the conclusion that ‘Reality is One; expressions of Reality can vary’.

Harmony week recognizes our diversity and brings together us from all diverse backgrounds. It instils in us the sense of inclusiveness, respecting everyone and feel a sense of belonging. The motto of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’ and so we have called our event ‘One and All’ meaning it’s a day for everyone to come together.

This message of Harmony Day is not new. All ancient civilizations had come to understand that our survival depends on the welfare of all beings. The Indian saying “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" meaning ‘the entire world is a family’ is evident of this fact. Indeed the great lesson is, that unity is behind all.

The One and All Harmony Day Festival at Vedanta Centre

Springfield Lakes will be held on Saturday 18th March. There is something for all at this free event – outdoor live music stage, petting zoo, market stalls, cooking demonstrations and workshops. Timing 10am to 2pm. Food, coffee.

Free Live Music By: Mundy-Turner, Pauline Maudy and Paddy McHugh,Tsoof Baras Sargam Music Academy inquiries: info@ vedantabrisbane.org

Free WOrKsHOPs By: Brisbane Lions AFL skills, Sandhya Parappukkaran children’s author, Tsoof Baras Drumming & Craig Smith Yoga.

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