Across 12 states and more than 30 cities, over 7,000 people participated in the Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026 organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhyatmik Samiti (ABAS), creating a nationwide expression of unity, harmony and collective consciousness.
The Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026 carried the message “I Am Peace” and sought to bring people together across India’s cultural, linguistic, social and spiritual diversity. The journey connected different traditions, generations, communities and ways of life under one shared message: I AM PEACE.
The Yatra reflected the spirit of Bharat, where different languages, customs, attire, music and cultural expressions came together while retaining a common message: peace begins within the individual and finds expression in the world.
At the centre of the movement was the thought “Antarik Shanti Se Vishwa Shanti” — From Inner Peace to World Peace. The Vishwa Shanti Yatra invited individuals to look beyond peace as an aspiration limited to nations or societies and recognise their own role in creating a more peaceful world. The message called on people to choose peace, with the belief that such a choice can begin influencing families and communities, the nation and the world at large.
The message “I Am Peace”, inspired by Prem Avaatar Maitreya Dadashreeji, became an affirmation carried by people across Bharat. Through peace walks, human chains, placards, dialogues and collective expressions, the Yatra translated the message into a public movement.
A highlight of the event was the launch of the World Peace Prayer with the Grace and blessings of Maitreya Dadashreeji. The prayer sought to unite humanity in a collective expression of peace, compassion and solidarity, affirming a shared responsibility to create a peaceful world.
The Yatra brought together children and elders, students and professionals, families and young people, as well as citizens from different communities, professions, cultures and backgrounds. Social organisations, educational institutions, wellness communities and people from diverse walks of life participated in the initiative.
Each city brought its own character, culture and expression to the Yatra, collectively creating a tapestry of peace. The movement presented unity without uniformity, diversity without division, and a shared human aspiration that transcends boundaries.
While Bharat remained at the heart of the movement, the message “I Am Peace” also resonated internationally, with participation extending across more than 23 countries and 100 cities worldwide. The movement connected people beyond geography, carrying the message that peace is a universal language.
Speaking on the occasion, Mitra Prawesh, General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Adhyatmik Samiti, said, “Bharat has always celebrated the many as one. The Vishwa Shanti Yatra is an expression of that timeless spirit. From one corner of the nation to another, people have come together and walked together with one intention peace. When inner peace becomes the foundation of our thoughts, words and actions, it naturally begins to touch our families, our communities and the world. This is the spirit of ‘Antarik Shanti Se Vishwa Shanti’.”
A prominent personality associated with the Yatra said, “What makes this movement meaningful is its simplicity. There is no complexity in the message - I Am Peace. Yet, when people from different regions, generations and backgrounds come together and carry the same intention, that simple message acquires a collective power. Bharat has shown that its extraordinary diversity can become a beautiful expression of unity when we come together for humanity.”
The Yatra was non-political and faith neutral, welcoming every individual irrespective of background, belief, profession, age or community.
The Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026 concluded as a collective reminder that the journey towards world peace can begin with a simple choice: “I CHOOSE PEACE. I AM PEACE.”
The movement carried forward its closing message: “EK BHARAT HUM BHARAT. ONE WORLD ONE FAMILY.”
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