The Yarra River - Sri Chinmoy Peace River plaque, Southbank

Inscription reads:

Melbourne Parks & Waterways, as custodians of the Yarra Waters, on behalf of the peace-loving people of Melbourne, Australia, are proud to dedicate this beautiful river as a Sri Chinmoy Peace River.

In so doing, they join the ever-expanding family of 'Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossoms', significant and inspiring places around the world to dedicate to peace and global harmony. A Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossom is born of the spirit of oneness. It exists for one reason, to kindle the flame of peace in our hearts and minds.

With its sense of both tranquillity and movement, the Yarra reminds us of the flow of peace from the source deep within our hearts. When we recognise and cherish the peace-river within, and allow it to flow into the world, humanity's dream of universal peace will be transformed into reality.

Sri Chinmoy is an international ambassador of peace who has consecrated his life to the pursuit pf world harmony and the fulfilment of the unlimited potential of the human spirit. His life and deeds have inspired millions with a commitment to inner growth as the foundation for global change,

"There shall come a time when this world of ours will be flooded with peace. Who is to bring about this radical change? It will be you: you and your sisters and brother. You and your oneness-heart will spread peace throughout the length and breadth of the world." Sri Chinmoy