Where Peace Knows No Borders

Human urge to migrate has existed for centuries, driven by search for prosperity and security. Yet, the debate around immigration and deportation raises deeper questions – are borders real, or are they human-made illusions?
A spiritual seeker transcends these lines drawn on maps and embraces oneness of existence. The earth has no natural boundaries – rivers flow freely, winds cross continents, and birds migrate without restrictions. Only humans have created borders, often out of fear, ego, or power. Ancient wisdom teaches that attachment – to land, identity, or ideology – creates division. An awakened soul sees beyond nationalism and recognises interconnectedness of all beings. People chase illusions like the musk deer searching for a fragrance that emanates from within. Migration itself is not the issue; the intention behind it matters.
Spiritual wisdom calls for an expanded vision – moving from Desa Bhakti, devotion to one’s nation to Visva Bhakti,devotion to the world. The enlightened ones never confined their compassion to a single land or community; they see all beings as one. The world is not a collection of separate nations but a single organism. If one part suffers, the whole is affected. Just as in a melon, when one section begins to rot, the decay spreads, and unrest in one region disturbs global peace.
Global peace is not an abstract ideal but a necessity. Violence, forced displacement, and rigid national policies are not just political matters but spiritual concerns. The true test of any law, including deportation policies, is whether it upholds human dignity. Enforcing rules without compassion leads only to suffering. If a nation must regulate immigration, it should do so with fairness – allowing people time, support, and means to transition rather than pushing them into despair. Justice without kindness is another form of cruelty.
India is more than a geographic entity; it is a consciousness, a land where spiritual wisdom has flourished for millennia. While people may leave its borders, they should carry its essence – its teachings of peace, nonviolence, and interconnectedness. True migration is not of bodies but of wisdom, spreading harmony rather than division. Anekantavad teaches respect for multiple perspectives. While some glorify nationalism, others feel constrained by it. A true seeker embraces both views, understanding that patriotism is valuable but must not become a barrier dividing humanity.
In times of division, spiritual beings have a greater responsibility – to dissolve boundaries within their hearts. Imagine a world where decisions are guided not by self-interest but universal well-being. When we see the planet as one temple, every being as family, and every act as an offering, then illusions of deportation, discrimination, and nationalism fade. The real journey is not from one nation to another but from division to unity, attachment to liberation. If borders disappeared tomorrow, who would we be – Indians, immigrants, or simply souls on a shared journey?
May Bhagvan Jinendra bless the world with wisdom so that we transcend walls and embrace a higher vision – one where peace knows no borders, flowing like a river, touching all in its path.
Authored by: Muni Pranamyasagar