अयं निजः परो वेति गणना लघुचेतसाम् । उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥
Ayaṃ nijaḥ paro veti gaṇanā laghucetasām | udāracaritānāṃ tu vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam ||
Translation & Philosophical Meaning
"'This person is mine, that person is a stranger'—such calculations belong to narrow-minded people. For the magnanimous of heart, the entire Earth is verily one single family."
Maha Upanishad 6.71-72 articulates the ancient Vedic foundation of planetary citizenship and universal kinship. It dismantles tribalism and xenophobia by perceiving the shared divine consciousness pulsing through every living creature.
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Practical Life Guidance & Mental Resilience
Penerapan dalam Kehidupan Nyata
In our interconnected yet fragmented modern era, this teaching is a blueprint for cross-cultural empathy, ethical global stewardship, fair business practices, and compassionate humanitarian service.
History, Seer (Rishi) & Scriptural Context
Adopted as the foundational theme for the 2023 G20 Summit ('One Earth, One Family, One Future'), this verse is inscribed in the Parliament of India as a timeless tribute to universal brotherhood.
Metrum / Chhandas: Anushtubh
Aspek Ketuhanan (Devata): Vishva-Kutumba