The Hindi-language video discussing the Global Country of World Peace (GCWP), an organization founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The GCWP promotes a vision of a world without borders and advocates for establishing a “Ram Rajya” — a utopian society based on Vedic principles and aimed at achieving world peace. This vision involves creating a new currency called the “Raam,” a “borderless” nation, and a unique economic system. The text explores the symbolism of the “Raam,” its connection to the concept of “Raam Rajya,” and the GCWP’s attempts to establish this system, including their attempts to acquire land in various countries and the challenges they face in gaining recognition and legitimacy. The analysis also contrasts the GCWP’s approach to establishing a utopian society with other similar projects, such as Rajneeshpuram, highlighting the key differences in their philosophies and goals. The author ends by questioning the established “truths” about nation-states and international relations, suggesting a need to re-evaluate existing concepts in light of global challenges and the potential of alternative approaches. We asked Google’s NotebookLM artificial intelligence why GCWP is dangerous, and this was the answer: the erosion of national sovereignty, the centralization of power, the imposition of a single ideology, and economic control.
English transcript of the video
If people are not laughing at your dreams, it means you are thinking too small because anything new happens only when something is thought of outside the box, and then efforts are made to turn that into a reality. Today, we will talk about a dream that is becoming somewhat of a reality. We are discussing the dream of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who became quite popular in the West in the 1960s for his forest meditation. Many others must have thought about it too, and he found a way to establish peace in the world. This is our objective, and for this, a world government must be established. With this idea, the Global Country for World Peace (GCWP) was founded in 1980, where the Maharishi Vedic City was established. If you search now, you will find it because it will be borderless, and gradually, people from different countries will join this initiative. A country without borders is the only possibility for establishing peace in the world. This is also a path to prosperity, and everyone desires peace.
The team carries out a program to train them separately. They are given a basic rope made of silk, and you will see a golden crown here. In fact, donations are to be made to the organization. When I mention this, some people might understand the information, but in any major project, you need money, right? If these people are getting benefits from this program and have a lot of money, then what is the idea behind sharing this built date? Because ultimately, your goal is also to establish peace in the world, and the money created from it can be contributed back.
The advice is not mandatory. The way Maharishi Mahesh Yogi left his body, after which he was given the title of Maharajadhiraj by the Global Country for World Peace. Now, these symbols are connected to the established idea of Ram Rajya. Ram Rajya is actually the idea of establishing an ideal modern society, and these symbols from history are being used. Some of you might think this concept is quite offbeat, but you will know soon that the governors of this organization are top officials. You will find a list of the topmost institutes of technology, neurophysicists, and physicists. This means that many of the world’s top intellectuals will be contributing to establishing this borderless country in various positions.
There are 11 departments involved, including education, commerce, defense, and science and technology because they have centers bonded in IOS, right? Ireland and the Netherlands have declared that it is equal to $10. The centers of this organization can exchange it for that $10 value. Now, you may ask what the purpose is. If an alternative country needs to be established, then it must be created for exchange. This is its purpose. They mentioned that the main purpose of starting this was to fund agriculture in third-world countries.
I can tell you that corporate houses also use such instruments, but this is a formal establishment. In the initial stage, they have used this method. The money that comes in is used for agriculture and poverty alleviation projects. Along with this, the funding they have increases, which means that those who want their money back can also get it back with interest. They have created a beautiful economic system. Now, I have mentioned that it is not just in the Netherlands; they are also in Ireland and other places.
They are working on the concept of “One Ram,” and there are about 30 villages and cities where this is taking place, along with several supermarkets like the Maharishi Vedic City, where many supermarkets are themselves using this economic system. Reports indicate that the BBC felt something was amiss, so they inquired with the government about their take on this. Do you think attempts are being made in your country to use an alternative currency, and is it a threat to your country? They replied that it is all happening under the economic system of our debt instruments and is not challenging our norms because they do not consider themselves sovereign.
They are neither declaring nor recognizing any legal tender. This kind of instrument has been released by the organization, and it has several followers already. You may say that it doesn’t seem realistic until a territory and base are established, just like the Vatican City. It will be established gradually. They have mentioned that there are three currencies: 15 and 10 grams. One Ram is equal to $10, one Ram is equal to 10 Euros. Based on that, let’s calculate how much it would be in Indian Rupees. If the rate is considered at 90, it means one Euro is 90 Rupees, so one gram of Ram would equal approximately ₹900.
The current exchange rate I checked is 89.34 Indian Rupees, so it is sitting at around ₹900. But the point is that this is not a legal tender yet. Gradually, as its acceptability increases, which is the goal of this country, it may become legal tender. As of now, it is like an investment instrument. You can invest in it. Bearable means that whoever has this can use it; there will be no record of who possessed it.
I think it’s clear that there is no regular exchange where you can say that you will use one Ram at the Indian airport and exchange it. It’s possible that they might say they don’t have it. You might say that it will happen soon. However, it may not be exchangeable at the moment because it does not have validity in international exchanges. This is the country’s effort; they are working hard to have it declared a legal tender.
To be a legal tender, you first need to establish a state. You need a fixed territory with a population, and a government that is sovereign. Until then, the authority to regulate its affairs remains with the Maharishi. So obviously, the sovereignty belongs to the government. In places like the Netherlands and Ireland, when a separate Ireland is recognized, they will prefer to recognize it.
This concept is different from other concepts you may have heard about, such as the concept of Kailasa. Their concept is based on meditation and bringing peace. Although both concepts attempt to channel common sense, they are three different efforts. There was an effort made by Osho, who, if you’ve heard his name, created a city called Rajneeshpuram in Oregon. It was also a utopian idea where the community collaborated without a concept of private property.
Today, you might be living in a house, but tomorrow, you could be living together, sharing meals, and attempting to run the city together. That was one concept, but note that there were intricacies involved. For example, Osho’s Rajneesh focused on individuals, personal self-expression, and individual freedom, connecting spirituality with materialism. He would say that the surprises you create within yourself lead to difficulties.
In contrast, Maharishi Yogi speaks about the community, emphasizing that if individuals try to assert their interests, it will harm society. Thus, the individual must connect with the community. This is a subtle difference in their approaches. Now, they have made efforts to bring sovereignty to places like Latin America, Africa, and Asia, trying to get separate territories. For example, they approached a place near Suriname and offered to provide $1.3 billion in exchange for 350 acres of land for 200 years, where they would establish their own One Ram Nation.
I don’t know how this will turn out, but their intention was to bring the concept of a borderless world. Whenever something new happens, it is obvious that conventional ways face difficulties. So, you might be thinking about the small islands in the South Pacific Ocean. They suggested to Australia that they could give them land near their international airport to create a Vatican City-like concept in exchange for $2 million a year.
Some say it is a utopian idea that cannot become a reality, but once, airplanes and mobile phones were also considered utopias. The truth is, as long as humanity does not unite on these concepts or beyond, we cannot solve global problems. Ultimately, we must head toward a kind of history where concepts of borders and divisions vanish, and we all become one.
This is a sincere attempt, but the issue is whether we can connect with people on a larger scale. The question is whether the modern idea of a nation-state focuses on national interest over international humanity. The interests of humanity need to be revived. Do you think that the national sentiment sometimes sidelines international humanitarian interests? As long as we only think about our interests, how will we gather like-minded individuals who can work together?
What can we do to create that space? This country needs international connections; otherwise, we will not see results. We must think about this beyond mere thoughts. If you can think of this world as a larger picture, this very idea is evident.
Our questions for Google NotebookLM
RajaLeaks: Can what is said in the video be understood as globalist ambition?
NotebookLM: Yes, the ideas presented in the video can be understood as globalist ambition.
- The video discusses the vision of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who gained popularity in the West in the 1960s for his transcendental meditation techniques.
- His objective was to establish world peace through a world government.
- This led to the establishment of the Global Country of World Peace (GCWP) in 1980, with the aim of creating a world without borders.
- The video mentions that the GCWP has established Maharishi Vedic City and is working to create a borderless world where people can live in peace and harmony.
- The organization believes that this is the path to peace and prosperity.
- They are using various methods, including the introduction of their own currency called “Raam,” to achieve their goal.
- The GCWP has centers in various countries, including the US, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- They are also attempting to establish a physical territory for their nation, similar to Vatican City.
- The video highlights that the GCWP has tried to secure land in Suriname and islands near Australia, offering significant sums of money in return.
- The ultimate goal of the GCWP is to create a model society based on meditation and peace, and bring humanity together beyond borders and divisions.
- The video acknowledges that this may seem like a utopian idea, but emphasizes that many things that were once considered utopian, like airplanes and mobile phones, are now reality.
The video argues that conventional ways of thinking and the focus on national interest often hinder the pursuit of solutions to global problems. It suggests that humanity needs to move beyond these limitations and embrace a more unified approach to address challenges like climate change, terrorism, and poverty.
The GCWP’s vision of a borderless world and a global government, combined with their efforts to establish a physical territory and introduce their own currency, aligns with the concept of globalism. Their aim to bring humanity together under a common ideology and transcend national divisions can be interpreted as a form of globalist ambition.
RajaLeaks: Why is it dangerous?
NotebookLM: While the sources don’t explicitly state the dangers of the GCWP’s globalist ambitions, they do provide information that allows for an inference of potential concerns. Here are a few potential dangers:
- Erosion of National Sovereignty: The GCWP’s aim to establish a world government and a borderless world directly challenges the concept of national sovereignty. If successful, it could significantly diminish the power and autonomy of individual nations, potentially leading to a loss of cultural identity and self-determination.
- Centralization of Power: A world government could concentrate power in the hands of a few, potentially leading to authoritarianism and a lack of accountability. The sources do not detail the GCWP’s proposed governmental structure or how it would ensure democratic principles and protect individual rights.
- Imposition of a Single Ideology: The GCWP promotes a specific ideology based on meditation and the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Establishing a world government could lead to the imposition of this ideology on a global scale, potentially suppressing diverse beliefs and values.
- Economic Control: The introduction of the “Raam” currency aims to create an alternative economic system. If successful in achieving widespread adoption, it could disrupt existing financial systems and grant the GCWP significant economic control, potentially impacting global trade and financial stability.
It’s important to note that these are potential dangers inferred from the information provided in the sources. The sources themselves do not explicitly state these dangers.
The above video transcripts was created by Raja Numan using NotebookLM. Google’s NotebookLM is an experimental AI-first notebook designed to help users gain insights faster by leveraging the power of language models. Initially introduced as Project Tailwind, it was rebranded to NotebookLM and is part of Google Labs’ efforts to reimagine notetaking software.