Love affairs, breakups and social media addiction - these have become the buzzwords for today’s youth! Considering the havoc that has been created by this trio in youth’s life, a Mega Youth Fest ‘Uth Parth, Yudhh Kar’ was organized by PEACE Program at Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi, on 30th June 2024.
Over one thousand youths hailing from different universities and institutions, thronged Manekshaw Auditorium of Delhi. Vice-Chancellors, Deans, HoDs of several universities were present as Guests of Honor. Social Media Influencers such as Avadh Ojha Sir, renowned UPSC Exam Coach and Janhavi Panwar, also known as the Wonder Girl of India were invited as special guests.
Sadhvi Tapeshwari Bharti Ji, Principal Coordinator, PEACE Program, took a session on ‘Bhog vs yog…Scientific logical metaphysical experiments from Gita’. She spoke about the plight of today’s youth, who are madly engaged in binge watching reels and web series. Matters become worse when the shocking stats of the youth surface that prefers to watch X-rated content and further go for illicit relationships.
Quoting the words of Divya Gurudev Shri Ashutosh Maharaj, who is the Founder and Head of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, Sadhvi Ji said, “When you take the first puff of a cigarette, you cough. Your conscience tells you it’s hazardous for your lungs. But, after experimenting with it, do you stop smoking? No! The same thing happens when you consume liquor. Despite knowing the distasteful after-effects of drinking, like - vomiting, losing balance, doing uncontrolled actions in that hangover, do you reject it? No! Why? Because… by experimenting with these bhogas, not rejection but addiction happens!”
She also presented a unique Bhagwat Geeta model, highlighting the role of awakening one’s soul consciousness through the Eternal Science of BrahmGyan’s Meditation to overcome such addictions.
Sadhvi Dr. Nidhi Bharti Ji, Co-Principal Coordinator, PEACE Program, also delivered an inspirational talk, stating that the present-day Career Race and Corporate Slave culture is resulting in making anxiety, stress, depression, etc., synonymous to youth’s life. To relax and save themselves from these disastrous conditions, the youth is accidently resorting to even more catastrophic options, such as VR Games, K-dramas, Casual Relationships, etc. ‘Kya farq padta hai’- this has been their philosophy, when it comes to binge watching and getting hooked up.
She conducted mind-blowing demos on ‘Farq padta hai’… and well justified that it severely impacts their physiological, psychological, and intellectual make-up.
Glorifying the true love stories from the repositories of ancient Bharat, Sadhvi Manimala Bharti Ji, Facilitator, PEACE Program, along with the musical team of DJJS, conducted a musical session. She stated, “The concept of momentary love affairs, break ups, and casual relationships… all these are borrowed from the western mindset. The rich Sanskriti of the land of Bharat has always presented the spirit of selflessness, commitment, loyalty, and purity, when it comes to defining true love.”
She deeply spoke about the bond of Rani Padmavati and Ratan Singh, where he stood like a warrior to protect the dignity of his love; and, subsequently, Padmavati set an example of loyalty, by not allowing Khilji to touch her!
Subsequently, in case of a break-up, what should be one’s disposition? This was marvelously explained by Sadhvi Ji through the incidence of Mahadev, when Sati left Him. She said, “At that time, what did Mahadev do? He immediately went in the state of Dhyana”.
Declaring aloud the sutra, she added, “In such situational break-ups or separations, you should move on… But for that, you should first move within! You should get connected with your higher divine self, and thus bid farewell to pains and heart aches forever”.
Thus, these hallmarks of true love were beautifully presented through musical renditions.
Going further, Awadh Ojha Sir, the well-known UPSC Exam Coach, was asked to share his opinion about the modern trend of Love Affairs, Break-Ups and Social Media Addiction. He said, “I believe that all the addictions in today's young people have a basic unit behind it. It is the mind, which is the culprit. And, Meditation is the only method to tame this monkey mind.”
The Wonder Girl of India, Janhavi Panwar came up with a Jugalbandi of Haryanvi and English accents. She shared her experience behind the praiseworthy milestones of her success. The young audience applauded her never-say-die spirit in carrying out relentless practice sessions with the foreigners at Red Fort and India Gate despite being shooed away at times.
The concluding moments witnessed an electrifying Jam Session. The youth danced to the tunes of fusion devotional beats. On the whole, the mega fest banged upon the misconceptions of the youth, orienting them towards a wiser and nobler lifestyle.
