Peace has Many Names

In India, the word shanti means peace.
In Spain, the word paz stands for peace.
In South Africa, the word vrede denotes peace.
In France, they use the word paix for peace.
In Germany, the word for peace is frieden.
In Israel, the word shalom means peace.
In Japan, the word heiwa is used for peace.
In Sri Lanka, the word Samaya means peace.
In China, the word heping denotes peace.
Remember, names may differ, but all of us want the same peace.
You will have peace when you: see what is good, hear what is good and speak what is good.
Hence, see, hear and speak good to have peace.
– K.R. Vijaya, Principal, King’s High School.