I am delighted to know that Darshan Education Foundation is organizing a seminar on “Building Bridges through Education” on 27th Sept 2008. The seeds of peace in the world have their origin in the righteousness in the heart of every individual. Such righteous citizens lead to the evolution of an enlightened society.

Education with a value system has to be so designed that righteousness in the heart is developed in young minds. That should be the mission of education. The prime learning environment is five to seventeen years of age. This reminds me of an ancient Greek teacher saying, “Give me a child for seven years, afterwards, let God or Devil take the child. They cannot change the child.” This indicated the power of great teachers and what they can inculcate in young minds. I am sure, the seminar on “Building Bridges through Education” will be addressing the promotion of such a society through holistic education. My greetings and best wishes for all participants of the Seminar and success in their mission of promoting value-based holistic education in our society.