It is heartening to learn that ISKCON, Mumbai is organizing an online National Value Education Contest 2020 on the auspicious occasion of Oita Jayanti on December 25, 2020. Bhagavad Gita is a sublime treatise of our rich culture. It teaches us harmony and brotherhood and guides to tread the path of service and devotion. Its eternal appeal is for the entire world. A divine gift of our heritage, Gita is a comprehensive manual of instructions that offers a solution to every challenge in life. The initiative by ISKCON to hold a National Value Education Contest is admirable. No education is complete without instilling in the youth the core values of confidence, conviction and character. Our new education reforms emphasize on character building and aim to channelize the energy of the youth towards nation-building and national awakening. The Society's initiative will further this spirit as the Contest will help our youngsters experience the richness of our traditions, as well as imbibe noble ideals and values. May ISKCON continue to serve humanity with unswerving commitment. Best wishes to all the participants of the National Value Education Contest. I am sure that the Contest will be a huge success.