Boo of Peace or Perish

Spiritual teacher Dada JP Vaswani’s latest book Peace or Perish – There Is No Other Choice was released on September 26, 2007, by Sri Rameshwar Thakur, Governor of Karnataka, and Sri Cyriac Joseph, Chief Justice of Karnataka.

Peace or Perish has been acclaimed as an optimistic, practical manifesto for world peace by eminent luminaries like Holiness the Dalai Lama and Sri Sri Ravishankar of the Art of Living Foundation. Encompassing beliefs from the great religious, spiritual traditions of the world Rev. Dada in this book puts forward the compelling argument that global peace is both possible and attainable even in turbulent times like ours.

Dada J.P.Vaswani is one of contemporary India’s most esteemed nonsectarian spiritual leaders. He is the guiding force behind the multifarious humanitarian service activities of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, an organization with a global presence. Rev Dada’s message of universal brotherhood, global harmony and peace have captivated audiences at prestigious international gatherings such as the World Parliament of Religions and the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit. Recipient of the U Thant Peace Award, Rev. Dada has been a tireless advocate for animal rights and non-violence. He is also the author of over 80 books which have been translated into various Indian and foreign languages.

Peace or Perish has already been launched successfully in the USA at the hands of Sri.Shashi Tharoor, Under Secretary, UN, at Princeton University; and in the UK by Prof. Malcolm Grant at Bloomsbury Theatre, London.

The 3 dimensions of Peace
Dada J. P. Vaswani makes the compelling argument that the building blocks of global peace are rooted in three dimensions of peace - peace within, peace between nations and peace with nature.

This is an irresistible invitation to experience a new Golden Age that awaits each one of us willing to accept Dada’s challenge to walk his path.

In the shadows of post 9/11 world - one in which the words terror, war, and calamity are a part of our daily vocabulary - one question looms larger than life: Is peace possible?

“Yes!” insists the author, and says, “Peace may be fragile and vulnerable - but peace is possible and peace is attainable, even in a turbulent world like ours”. Through thoughtful anecdotes and an encouraging voice, a contemporary beacon of universal brotherhood offers practical stepping stones to help you attain peace - and challenges you to walk the path. It’s an irresistible invitation; one that you won’t want to pass up.

Understanding Vaswani

“All lives deserve to be respected and all beings need to be loved”.

This forms the very core of Vaswani’s teachings. His teachings are not constrained to a particular religion or a particular sect nor do they demand the exclusion of other beliefs. His philosophy encompasses the essence of every religion, presenting a unified and tolerant approach to all belief systems of humanity. His profound knowledge of scriptures - be it the Vedas, the Bible or the Koran – has amazed his listeners, both in the East and West. He is presently the Spiritual Head of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune.

The Sadhu Vaswani Mission is a socio-welfare, non-profit organization and has several branches in India and Abroad. The Mission provides aid to the poor and forlorn irrespective of caste, creed and colour, and runs a number of schools and colleges, and hospitals at affordable or no cost, to all sections of society.

(Peace and Perish is available at many leading book stores across Bangalore. For more information contact 9845012575 / 9845025688 or mail svmbangalore@gmail.com.)