The theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Ea

The theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’ is drawn from the

Maha Purana
Maha Upanishad
Rig Veda
Smriti
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The theme of India’s G20 Presidency, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’, is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text, the Maha Upanishad. Specifically, it is found in Chapter 6, Verse 72 of the Maha Upanishad.
The phrase reflects a fundamental tenet of Indian philosophy that the entire world is one family. Adopting this theme for the G20 Presidency highlights India’s commitment to inclusive and interconnected global growth and challenges.
The Maha Upanishad is one of the minor Upanishads of Hinduism. While the sentiment of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ is present in various ancient Indian texts and traditions, its explicit mention as a verse is most commonly attributed to the Maha Upanishad.