A man with a singular vision, clarity, and a core message.

An Introduction to His Message

Prem Rawat

A shining and profound message

“What you are looking for is within. Your truth is within, your peace is

within, and I can help you get in touch with it.” - Prem Rawat

- Prem Rawat

We have thousands of explanations for war, but not one why we should have

peace. The generic definition of peace is the absence of war, but there is a peace that has nothing to do with arguments and nothing to do with wars. The resolution

of conflict alone is not peace.

There is a peace that is not temporary, not tied to politics, not found in the formulas of what the world thinks ought to be. It is not somebody’s vision, but resides within the individual, whether they are rich or poor, good or bad, right or wrong — even in their darkest hour, even when they are surrounded by an

ocean of confusion and doubt.

This peace is not the absence of anything. Real peace is the presence of something beautiful. Both peace and the thirst for it have been in the heart of

every human being in every century and every civilization.

New Zealand Parliament

Italian Senate

Australian Parliament

United Nations Organization

Argentine Senate

Invitations and Events

IIT Delhi

Oxford University

Harvard University

Rotary International

Thammasat University

“My message is not entwined

in a philosophy.It does not come from a

book. It is not a concept or an

idea.It is based on one thing…

YOUare

ALIVE…and because you are

alive,there is a possibility that

you can be content.”

Partial list of honors received

Resolutions, proclamations:• Governors of Michigan and New Mexico • Court of Common Council, Hartford• Pennsylvania House of Representatives • Rhode Island General Assembly

Keys to cities:• New York City, New York • Oakland, California• Kyoto, Japan• Miami, Florida

Letters of appreciation and honors:• City of Atlanta, Georgia• United States Library of Congress• National Geographic Society • Ambassador for Peace, International University of Peace, Brazil

Special honors bestowed by government officials:• Los Angeles, California• Portland, Oregon• Denver, Colorado

June 16, 2005, was declared“Prem Rawat Day,”

by Proclamation of the Mayor of San Francisco

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- Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen, President, United Nations Association, Malaysia

We at the United Nations Association of Malaysia and the United Nations Development Programme see his message as a true reflection of the hopes, aspirations, and ideals of the United Nations, whose aim is international peace and security.

A few words – What the world says…

Prem Rawat’s message is that he speaks of the possibility for every person to find within themselves a peace and happiness that is not dependent on circumstances. What I also find interesting is that he sees peace not just as the absence of war, but rather as a feeling within to get connected with, to cultivate for oneself. - Emilio Colombo, Former Italian Prime Minister

and Former President of the European Parliament

I’m convinced that the people of India, and from other countries, need to embrace in their hearts Prem Rawat’s call to peace.

- Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice President of the Republic of India

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The Young People’s Initiative

Prem Rawat – widely known by the honorary title, Maharaji – travels the world all year round bringing his message of peace and self-contentment to people. At the age of eight he made the commitment to take this message to people around

the world.

The promotion and dissemination of Prem Rawat's message is funded by the contributions of people who appreciate his message and wish to help make it available to others. Prem Rawat is a successful private investor and does not receive any compensation from the Foundation or any other organization furthering his message.

A close up of the man behind the message…

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More than 10 million people in 50 countries around the world have heard his message in person. The dissemination of his message of peace is made available

in 70 languages and in more than 90 countries.