Great Britain’s Prince Charles has praised India’s sustainable way of life amid coronavirus pandemic, saying that the country’s diversity and resilience are a personal inspiration to him and there is much to teach all.
Addressing India Global week 2020 through video link, he said India’s philosophies and values have emphasized a sustainable way of life and a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. Prince Charles also mentioned that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the importance of “sustainable living”.
Talking about the concept of ancient yoga “Aparigraha” (the virtue of non-possessiveness, non-grasping or non-greediness), Prince of Wales said it is the time when the world learned this ancient wisdom from India as it seeks revival amid the pandemic. The Prince of Wales emphasized on sustainable development as the world tries to rebuild from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. He said we have a great opportunity to put people and planet at the heart of global value creation and move to sustainable markets for long term values, balancing natural, social, and physical capital.
He further stated that he was always encouraged by the India diaspora and their role in building a sustainable future. “In many of my discussions with the Indian Diaspora community in the United Kingdom, I always felt so encouraged by their ambition to build a sustainable future,” he said.