Speaking on the occasion, he said that since its establishment in 1937, the organisation - which has its headquarters in Mount Abu - has been rendering great service through its 8500 and more branches.

All the world is a stage, and all of us play our parts;  the cycle of rebirth indicates that the end of Kaliyuga is near, Padmaji said. If we all cleanse ourselves through rajayoga, then we can return to the other world, where the soul truly resides, he advised.

In this world, there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, language, age, colour or educational qualifications.

A person who follows rajayoga has heightened concentration and memory power, as well as balance of mind, possesses the ashta shaktis and can enjoy improved health and a fuller life, he said.