In the Name of God
A Proclamation for Universal Peace:
Commemorating the International Day of Peace
I cherish and uphold the International Day of Peace; a day that, throughout history, has dwelt within the depths of humankind’s ancient longings like a sweet, yet elusive dream. I extend my warmest greetings on this day to all people everywhere, transcending all borders and differences.
Peace is not a slogan, but rather a vital need shared by all human beings.
Human beings are the only creatures who understand the meaning of peace and can choose a path for survival that differs from the violent mechanisms of the wild. Although human history shows that humankind has not yet fully moved beyond the tactics of the animal struggle for survival, a conscious capacity and design have been instilled in them, enabling humans to choose a peaceful path through contemplation, wisdom, and conscious choices: a path along which they can both preserve their lives and bring their dreams to fruition, without resorting to violence, domination, or modern forms of slavery.
Why is the International Day of Peace Important?
The United Nations recognized September 21 as the International Day of Peace in 1981. This day is not merely a reminder of an ideal, but also an opportunity to re-examine humanity’s path. In a world where billions of dollars are spent on armaments every year while millions of human beings live in poverty and ignorance, this day confronts humanity with a fundamental question:
As an intelligent species, are we truly making the best choices? Therefore:
The International Day of Peace is not a celebration of victory, but a reminder of the responsibility that weighs upon the shoulders of every free-spirited human being.
Peace as a Necessity, Not an Empty Slogan
At this juncture, peace is an existential necessity, not a slogan meant merely to serve as a formality. In a world of nuclear weapons, environmental crises, and climate change, war in its traditional sense is no longer a sustainable option. Humanity stands at a historical turning point: it either chooses the path of wisdom and cooperation or moves toward gradual destruction. This is not a philosophical choice; it is a matter of survival.
In the modern world, peace is no longer an optional choice; it is the primary precondition for the survival of human civilization.
Peace; Humanity’s Natural Inclination and Inner Potential
By virtue of its capacity for contemplation, humankind possesses the inner potential necessary for peace.
However, a significant part of humanity has yet to move beyond the stage of historical primitiveness, and the tendencies toward coercion, savagery, and the primacy of violence remain active within humans. Despite scientific and technological advancements, humanity has not yet entered the modern era of true contemplation.
Science in the Service of Which Mindset?
Even science and technology, which could have been instruments of liberation and growth, have sometimes contributed to humanity’s regression on the path to peace, as they have served a mindset that trivializes humanity and the Earth, inflicting irreparable damage upon the very fabric of peace and the environment.
Universal peace will be realized when human beings distance themselves from their historical ignorance.
This ignorance lies at the root of war, oppression, the plundering of nations’ wealth, and the enslavement of human beings. The threat to peace stems from the actions of those who present themselves as modern in appearance, yet whose mindset belongs to a prehistoric age; those who, in pursuit of personal or collective interests, entangle the human mind in violence, hatred, warmongering, and destruction.
Humanity’s Inner Conflict: Between Instinct and Wisdom
Humankind is a creature of duality. On the one hand, they carry the evolutionary heritage of millions of years of life in the wild; instincts that, in the struggle for survival, favored competition, fear, and aggression as the primary means of survival. On the other hand, they possess the capacity for abstract thinking, empathy, long-term planning, and understanding the moral consequences of their actions. The central problem facing humanity today is that, in many cases, instinctive reactions overpower wise decisions. Warmongering leaders exploit this very weakness: by stirring fear, hatred, and tribal pride, they awaken human instincts to silence human wisdom.
Wars are often initiated not through wisdom, but through the activation of humanity’s primitive instincts.
The Hidden Primitivism of Modernity
One of the great contradictions of our age is that while human beings travel by airplane, communicate via smartphones, and work with artificial intelligence, they still make decisions according to the same tribal logic that prevailed thousands of years ago. This hidden primitivism manifests itself in ethnic, racial, religious, and national prejudices. When a political leader says “us” versus “them,” they activate the very same tribal mechanism that emerged hundreds of thousands of years ago to protect small groups of hunter-gatherers. True human progress is not technological advancement; it is progress in thought, in empathy, and in the ability to transcend the interests of a small group toward the interests of humanity as a whole.
True progress lies not in building longer-range missiles, but in the human ability to transcend tribal thinking.
Science and Technology: A Double-Edged Sword
Science and technology are neither good nor bad in themselves; they are tools. What determines the fate of these tools is the mindset behind their use. The very knowledge that built the internet also created cyberweapons. The same nuclear technology that can build power plants also produces bombs. The same algorithms that disseminate useful information have also become instruments for spreading hatred and lies. The core problem lies not in a shortage of knowledge, but in a lack of wisdom in its application. This wisdom is precisely what T-Consciousness contemplation seeks to cultivate.
Science without moral wisdom is the most dangerous weapon in the hands of the ignorant human being.
Ignorance: The Root Cause of Historical Violence
Ignorance here does not mean illiteracy. Many warmongers of contemporary history have been, and are, educated. Ignorance means a lack of awareness of human dignity, an inability to comprehend the long-term consequences of actions, and an incapacity to put oneself in another’s place. It is this ignorance that allows a ruler to leave thousands of families in blood and ruin for the sake of expanding power. It is this ignorance that leads one to regard another human being as deserving of oppression or even execution because of their religion, race, or nationality. Combating this type of ignorance is the primary duty of every educational, cultural, and civic institution in today’s world.
Ignorance is, in essence, unawareness of human dignity, not illiteracy.
The Expansion of Universal Peace; True Meaning
The expansion of universal peace means creating the foundation for human intellectual growth so that one can:
- Reconcile with contemplation;
- Distance oneself from coercion and a reliance on violence;
- Value humanity and the Earth;
- Grant all human beings—regardless of religion, race, nationality, gender, and social class—the right to life, the right to security, the right to freedom, and the right to benefit from the Earth’s natural bounties;
- Dedicate one’s time and opportunity to self-cultivation, self-realization, and the T-consciousness evolvement, rather than war.
- Grant future generations, too, the right to inherit our unique and peerless Earth, healthy and habitable.
The Earth belongs to all human beings; even to those who have not yet been born. We have a duty to provide conditions for peaceful coexistence for them as well.
The Right to Life: The Most Fundamental Prerequisite for Peace
The right to life takes precedence over all other rights. In a world where children still lose their lives in wars, women are oppressed because of their gender, and minorities are persecuted because of their identity, true peace has no meaning. The expansion of peace must begin with guaranteeing the most basic human right: the right to breathe, the right to live, the right to exist, without fear of oppression or annihilation. Any system that violates this right stands diametrically opposed to peace, regardless of whatever claims it may make.
Education: The Most Vital Investment for Peace
If ignorance is the root of violence, education must be the backbone of peace. But the education that builds peace is not merely the teaching of science and technical skills. The education that humanity needs is one that fosters empathy, critical thinking, an understanding of cultural diversity, and the capacity for constructive dialogue. A child who learns from an early age that the “other” is an enemy can easily become an instrument of warmongers in adulthood. Yet a child who has been taught human dignity, independent thought, and respect for differences will not be easily swayed by incitement to hatred. Investing in quality education is the most profound act of peacemaking.
Every classroom in which empathy and critical thinking are taught is a fortress of peace.
Social Justice: The Foundation of Sustainable Peace
Peace without justice is forced tranquility, not true peace. Many historical acts of violence stem from the root of injustice. When a nation’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, when a group is deprived of basic rights, when the law is protection for some and suppression for others, the seeds of violence have been sown. Sustainable peace requires structures in which all individuals have equal opportunities for growth, equal dignity for living, and an equal voice to be heard. Without this structural justice, peace is superficial and will sooner or later collapse.
Peace without justice is an adorned graveyard; it appears tranquil, but it is not alive.
Shared Heritage; The Earth and Future Generations
One of the deepest dimensions of universal peace is our responsibility toward the generations that have not yet been born. The Earth on which we live is the shared heritage of all human beings who have been, are, and will be. Every war, every environmental pollution, every destruction of natural resources is, in effect, stealing from future generations. Interuniversalism recognizes this responsibility well: we are not the owners of the Earth, but its trustees. This stewardship is a huge responsibility that must be considered in every political, economic, and social decision.
We, the generation of today, are the trustees of the Earth for the generations that have not yet been born.
Peace; A Shared Human Responsibility
Peace is not merely a moral ideal; rather, it is a vital necessity for the survival of humanity and the Earth.
Today’s world is in need of awareness, wisdom, responsibility, and human resonance (Ham-Fazi) more than ever before. Peace becomes sustainable when human beings turn toward cooperation, coexistence, mutual respect, and global justice instead of destructive competition.
Message of the International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace serves as a reminder of the truth that humanity can transcend the cycle of historical violence, provided that human beings trust in and employ their exceptional capability, namely T-Consciousness contemplation.
The Role of Thinkers, Artists, and Media
Along the path to peace, the role of those who shape public opinion is vital. Thinkers, by cultivating new ideas, artists, by fostering empathy through their works, and the media, by choosing which narratives to highlight, all play a role in shaping either a culture of peace or a culture of violence. A media outlet that fuels fear and hatred to boost its audience is, in effect, beating the drums of war. An artist who weaves our shared humanity into their work builds a bridge between nations. This responsibility must be recognized and consciously embraced.
Global Cooperation: From Competition to Synergy
The major challenges of today’s world, from climate change to pandemics, from global poverty to the water crisis, all share a common characteristic: no country can solve them alone. These global issues require global solutions. However, global cooperation becomes possible only when countries transition from the logic of a “zero-sum game” (where one wins, and the other loses) to the logic of a “positive-sum game” (where everyone can win through cooperation). This shift in mindset is not only a moral necessity but also a practical necessity for solving shared crises.
In today’s interconnected world, the enduring success of any nation is possible only through the flourishing of other nations.
T-Consciousness Contemplation: The Key to the Transition to Sustainable Peace
T-Consciousness contemplation refers to a mode of thought in which human beings make decisions not out of instinct, fear, or prejudice, but rather out of awareness, a recognition of the Intelligence Governing the Cosmos and especially this planet, a deep understanding of empathy, and an awakening to the consequences of their own violent and bellicose actions on Earth, and so forth. This type of thinking requires appropriate training, practice, and cultural development. A society in which T-Consciousness contemplation prevails will realize its dignity and worth and move toward peace; not because it loves all human beings indiscriminately, but because it understands that peace is the most intelligent choice for everyone and for the preservation of the Earth. Otherwise, everyone will face the threat of destruction together. Yet those in power are intoxicated by power and are incapable of listening to or reflecting on these matters.
T-Consciousness contemplation, grounded in the understanding and comprehension of the Intelligence Governing the Cosmos and the Earth, can serve as the bridge from today’s war-torn world to a world of cooperation and peace.
The Role of Interuniversalism in Understanding Universal Peace
The perspective of Interuniversalism is built upon the principle that all components of the universe are interconnected and interdependent, intricately entangled with one another. This Fara-holistic perspective teaches human beings that no creature, no nation, no species, and… lives on an isolated island. Once this understanding settles into the human mind and heart, one’s view of the “other” is transformed. Consequently, by recognizing the right to life and well-being for all human beings and moving away from exclusivism, one no longer views other people as enemies; rather, one sees them as part of the very web of existence in which one is also situated. This shift in perspective lays the foundation for a culture of peace; not a peace imposed from above, but a peace born from a deep understanding of the Unity of Existence.
The comprehension of the Unity of the Universe is the most fundamental foundation for building a culture of sustainable peace.
A Call to Action: Every Step Matters
Universal peace is built through the small, daily actions of billions of human beings. Every time someone listens instead of prejudging, every time someone chooses curiosity over hatred, and every time someone opts for cooperation over destructive competition, they place a small yet vital stone in the structure of universal peace. Let us consider this day an opportunity to renew our commitment to these small yet transformative actions. For universal peace is not something that “they” will build; peace is something that “we” must build, every day, in every interaction, with every choice.
The Future Horizon; The World We Can Build
Imagine a world where military budgets are redirected toward education, healthcare, and combating climate change. A world where borders do not hinder cultural and scientific exchange. A world where children proudly declare, “I am a human being,” and this shared identity takes precedence over all other divisive identities. A world where the law protects not the most powerful, but the most vulnerable. This world is achievable—not in a single day, not by a single person, but through the conscious and persistent effort of billions of human beings who believe in their own dignity and the dignity of others.
Universal peace is possible, but only if every human being considers it a personal responsibility.
The Author’s Wish
This statement has been written with a sincere hope: the hope that humanity may break free from the cycle of historical violence; the hope that future generations will inherit a world better than the one we have today; and the hope that every reader who encounters these lines will light a small candle of commitment to peace within their own heart and let its light shine in every corner of their life.
Through T-Consciousness contemplation, humanity possesses the capacity to attain sustainable peace.
Closing Remarks: I hereby once again extend my heartfelt wishes for the International Day of Peace to all free-spirited and peace-seeking human beings, and I hope that through attaining a Fara-holistic perspective and realizing human dignity and worth within an Interuniversalist mindset, humanity may come to comprehend the Unity of the Universe and achieve enduring peace.
Mohammad Ali Taheri
Founder of Erfan Keyhani Halgheh School & Taheri Peace Organization
Toronto: September 20, 2026 / Corresponding to Shahrivar 28, 1405 SH
