The Rotary Club of Nigdi, Pune, presented the International Peace Award to Didi Krishna Kumari, Head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, for her outstanding contributions to promoting peace and harmony. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 11, at 7pm at the Elpro Auditorium, Elpro City Square, Chinchwad, Pune.
Rtn. Suhas Dhamale, President of the Nigdi Rotary Club, welcomed the gathering and highlighted how Didi Krishna Kumari has inspired countless individuals to grow and evolve.
DGN Rtn. Nitin Dhamale remarked that while Rotary engages in numerous humanitarian efforts, cultivating ambassadors of peace stands at the heart of its mission.
Peace Director Rtn. Ranu Singhania then introduced Didi Krishna, describing her as someone who exemplifies both a deep Emotional Quotient (EQ) and a profound Spiritual Quotient (SQ). She spoke of Didi’s ability to inspire peace not just through words, but through the compassion she embodies. Then, Didi Krishna Kumari was felicitated and presented with the citation.
In her acceptance speech, Didi humbly stated that her Masters—Sadhu Vaswani and Dada J.P. Vaswani—were the ones more deserving. She described them as ‘true prophets of peace.’
Didi addressed a common misconception: “Many believe they cannot contribute to world peace as mere individuals. But what causes wars? Jealousy, selfishness. If these begin within us, so too must peace.” Peace is a Birthright and a way of life, said Didi Krishna.
She shared six simple ways to cultivate peace: choose moderation, live in the present, be grateful, learn to forgive, love unconditionally, and begin each day with God, spending the first moments in silence.
The evening concluded with a guided meditation by Didi, where attendees experienced moments of transcendental stillness.
