Spirituality doesn’t mean being religious: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said spirituality does not mean being religious or renouncing worldly activities.

Speaking at a summit on ‘Spirituality for clean and healthy society’, organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Mount Abu, she said: “Spirituality means recognising the power within and bringing purity in conduct and thoughts. Purity in thoughts and actions is the way of bringing balance and peace in every sphere of life. It is also necessary for building a healthy and clean society.”

Murmu said physical, mental and spiritual cleanliness is the key to a healthy life. “We should not focus only on external cleanliness but should also be mentally and spiritually clean. Holistic health is based on a clean mindset,” she said.

Murmu added that spirituality was not only a means of personal growth, but also a way to bring about positive change in society.

“Only when we can recognise our inner purity, will we be able to contribute to the establishment of a healthy and peaceful society. Spirituality empowers many issues related to society and the earth, such as sustainable development, environmental conservation, and social justice,” she said.