J.P. Vaswani's 107th birth anniversary observed as Global Forgiveness Day
This year's theme was based on the power of 'letting go'.
Dada J.P. Vaswani championed the transformative power of forgiveness, teaching that it is essential for inner peace and healing. In this spirit, Global Forgiveness Day is observed on 2nd August, Dada's birthday, with the Moment of Calm at 2 p.m. as a designated time to forgive, said release today.
The 'Let-it-go' box was unveiled recently by Didi Krishna Kumari, Head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission.
The box is a symbolic tool that encourages individuals to release negative emotions such as anger or fear by writing them down and dropping them in it.
The initiative teaches people not to suppress negativity, but to give it up completely — freeing themselves emotionally and spiritually.
450+ boxes were placed in locations across several countries. Many positive reviews poured in.
The Lion's Club and corporates such as Mastercard and WeWork took part in the practice. Spiritual organisations, including Parmarth Niketan, Brahma Kumaris, and Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, also observed the Moment of Calm.
School principals across India expressed appreciation for the practicality of the 'Let-it-go' box.
Sadhu Vaswani Centres in places such as Singapore, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong also joined in the observances, release added.
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