President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the country's spiritual heritage offers solutions to the world’s psychological, moral, and environmental problems. Addressing a conference on ‘Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways of Peace and Progress’, organised by the Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar to mark its 21st anniversary in Hyderabad, she stated that the blend of modernity and spirituality is a major strength of India’s culture.

The President said that spirituality acts as a strong foundation for social unity and national progress. When an individual develops mental stability, moral values, and self-control, his/her behaviour promotes discipline, tolerance, and cooperation in society. People inspired by spiritual consciousness remain aware of their duties and strive to bring about positive change in society. Such individuals also make active contributions to nation-building.

"The feeling of 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' -- the philosophy of treating the entire world as one family -- is the biggest need of the hour for world peace today," she said. Murmu is here for her winter sojourn at the Rashtrapati Nilayam, one of the presidential retreats.