Rays of Universal Wisdom

As every ray of sunlight can be traced back to the same sun, so can every element of truth and expression of wisdom be traced back to the same Source, the One Ultimate Reality. Rays of Universal Wisdom seeks to inspire individuals and societies to move from the darkness of separation to the light of universal values and cooperation. It aims to guide the mind from the world of appearances to the un

derlying spiritual reality: our essential unity. Modern modes of communication and interaction are making it possible for the first time in history to develop a planetary culture based on the universal values fundamental to all faith traditions and philosophies. Every human encounter presents us with an opportunity to learn, to grow, to improve, and to excel; these encounters foster the potential for appreciating both our diversity of perspectives and our common humanity. Through this perspective, this book hopes to engender an awareness of the essence of our common roots - the shared responsibilities that connect us and bind our destiny, giving meaning to our unity beyond diversity. As we observe diversity and variety, we also acknowledge the dire need to recognize our oneness of essence and our obvious interdependence. If this work serves as an artistically appealing introduction to these universally applicable principles, then it will have achieved its goal. May love, justice, peace, understanding, appreciation, respect, joy and all the higher values be the order of the day.