summary report the future of power Kozhikode (Calicut) October 2011

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1 summary report the future of power Kozhikode (Calicut) October 2011 A series of exclusive conversations exploring the forthcoming shifts in power and their impact on leadership in the 21st Century An initiative of the B r a h m a K u m a r i s WO R L D S P I R I T U A L U N I V E R S I T Y

2 Varkala - Anjengo Fort, Calicut Kozhikode, the Fort Palace, has now reclaimed its ancient name having been known as Calicut for many years. Due to its abundance of spices, especially pepper, It has been a vibrant trading port for hundreds of years attracting ships from all over the world. The bazaar is still active in trade after 600 years. The system of counting with fingers and toes is unique to this region. The hill stations are still abundant in coffee and tea production. The first church, mosque and synagogue in India were built here. The multi cultural communities in Kerala have strong representations of Hindus, Muslims and Christians who for the most part have co-existed in harmony. The Chinese and Jews have also left their cultural influence. The Kozhikode beach has been witness to many battles between European invaders. The kingdom once had 10,000 guards to ward off invaders. Often referred to as God's own country, nowadays, when one thinks of Kerala, it is generally beaches, swaying coconut trees, verdant green paddy fields, decorated elephants and peaceful backwaters that come to mind, as well as well as its ancient dance forms, music and ayurvedic medicine and spas. Throughout Kerala, festivals are vibrant and inclusive of all the communities living here.

3 Kozhikode (Calicut) FOP participants and feedback I should be able to hear the sound of the Almighty. Realize what it is that is not allowing me to come to close to god. It was a nice experience and the whole session on future of power was really effective. Dadi Janki Administrative Chief of BKWSU Abdul Salam Vice Chanceller, Kozhikode University Women need to be empowered spiritually. The power is to transform negative into positive and sustain the positive. Abdussamad Samadani National Secretary, Indian Union Muslim League, M L A. Aneta Loj, Poland R&D Coordinator India One Solar Project The future isn t what it used to be! Behind the veneer of growth, power has become an exercise in holding things together. Anthony Phelips,UK Strategic Marketing Consultant Healthcare and Nutrition People who hold power need to be made aware of the importance of managing power effectively at the individual, organizational level and national level. Azad Moopen Chairman of DM Healthcare, U.A.E. Chairman of MIMS Hospital The Financial and Political Power is in crisis. We need to become a powerful nation. Servant leadership is to give, not to acquire. C Radhakrishnan Additional Director, Zoological Survey of India Western Ghat Power is always associated with men and my curiosity was to explore what it means to have women in power. I got the answer when Dadiji walked in and the way she took the session. Deedi Damodaran Script Writer Power is the capacity to give more then we take. E Nandakumar Executive Director, BPCL Kochi Refinery I have learned a small lesson from here, as to how we can coordinate different levels of mind for the betterment of others. Francis Kodankandath Award Winning Artist Superintendent Customs

4 The programme highlighted the relevance, importance and need for using power for the benefit of humanity. George V Thomas Director, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Situations of inequality or imbalance call on each of us to contribute our power. It is for each to know what power to exercise. Gregory M. Pickworth, Australia Thomson Adsett Architects I was delighted to see the joy of people gathering together with peers to share inspirations about pure power and how to use it well for the benefit of society. This gives me great hope for humanity.. Judy Johnson, Canada Facilitator The word power has come to life.it will no longer be a mechanical word. K C Shashidhar Chief General Manager, NABARD Connect with the highest on high and get all the power you need. Shearing about power we gain power. It is not about giving or taking but sharing. B K Karuna Chief of Multimedia of Brahmakumaris Klaus Peter Hankel, Germany Chief Operating Officer, Excellent Renewable Pvt. Ltd., Valsad, Guj. Bharat`s power of truth and the ancient land of the deities is remembered. We have to make Bharat pure again with determination. BK Laxmi Sub-Zone Head of Karnataka With the power of spirituality, we can overcome economical and social issues. Lida Jacob IAS Managing Director Kerala Financial Corporation The whole world is going under a rapid change and this is the apt time we should think about power. M Bhaskaran National Vice President Indian Medical Association The era of dominance of physical power is over and now it is an era of knowledge. Knowledge power is getting replaced with the power to inspire. Mukundan Former President, Kerala Sahithya Academy

5 I realized that my own concept about leadership has to be redefined. I do not consider power to be permanent. It changes as the world and society changes.. Micheal Tharakan Vice Chanceller, Kannur University We need to combine with our wordly life in order to achi higher state of consciousness and action resulting from it. Nizar Juma Businessman and Industrialist, Kenya The leader who leads a moral life can command respect. A little bit of autocracy will help when democracy is helpless. P A Lalitha Managing Director of Malabar Hospitals & Urology Centre. We explored the powers of silence, of the mind and of spirituality through our individual experiences. P R Krishnakumar Founder-Chairman, Coimbatore Ayurveda Pharmacy The basis of all power is in human resources. The application of human resources is the basis of the socioeconomic-cultural development of the nation. P T Gopalakuruppu Chairman, Milma I am so lucky to participate in this programme organized by Brahma Kumaris. Dadiji s speech really influenced me deeply. P V Gangadharan Chairman, KTC Group Power is to say no when we need to and yes when we need to. Pallavi Krishna Artististic Director and ManagingTrustree of Lasya Academy I would like to radiate maximum positive energy for the welfare and the happiness of the people around the globe. Premchandra Chief General Manager, BSNL Servant leadership is to give, not to acquire. God is truth, If I know him, understand him and belong to hime all he power come to me. Roshan Kynadi President, Calicut Management Association BK Sheeba FOP Coordinator, Calicut

6 Kozhikode (Calicut) October 2011 Future of Power Dialogue, 1 October 2011 Mr.T P Sreenivasan receiving gift from Dadi Janki Anthony Phelips interviews Dialogue participants Francis Kodankandath, B. K. Karuna, Judy Johnson Hon. G Karthikeyan (Speaker of Kerala) FOP programme at Calicut Tower in Kozhikode Anthony Phelips, BK Karuna, T P Sreenivasan, Dadi Janki, B K Laxmi, Nizar Juma