New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the teachings of Indian Tirthankaras have acquired a new relevance at a time when "many countries are getting involved in wars" and added that India is a "Vishwa Bandhu in a divided world". I'm making a place for myself. ,
Addressing the 2,550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav here, Modi also said India is now presenting the principles of truth and non-violence on the world stage as solutions to the world's problems and its cultural image is playing a big role in this. . Too.
The Prime Minister also released a commemorative postage stamp and a coin on the occasion and thanked the Jain community for their blessings.
He said his government had emphasized on promoting physical development along with heritage when it came to power in 2014 when the country was mired in despair, taking a dig at the previous UPA government.Citing the promotion of Indian heritage like Yoga and Ayurveda by his government, he said that the new generation of the country now believes that self-respect is its identity.
He appreciated the dance drama 'Varthaman Mein Vardhaman' performed on this occasion and said that the dedication of the youth towards the values of Bhagwa Mahavir is a sign of the country moving in the right direction.
Modi also paid tribute to the Jain saints present at the program and wished everyone on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday.
In his address he said, "The teachings of our Tirthankaras have acquired relevance at a time when many countries globally are getting involved in wars."
Tirthankara is a guru or preacher of Jainism.Modi recalled philosophies like Anekantvad and Syadvad which teach people to look at all aspects and also adopt the views of others.
He said, today in this time of conflict, humanity is expecting peace from India.
The "new role" of this "New India" is being attributed to India's growing capabilities and foreign policy. “But, I want to tell you that our cultural image has a big role to play in this,” he said.
“Today we confidently hold the principles of truth and non-violence on global platforms.We tell the world that solutions to global problems are found in ancient Indian culture and tradition. That is why India is making space for itself as a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in a divided world, the Prime Minister said.
He mentioned India's initiatives like Mission Life and One World-One Sun-One Grid to tackle climate change and the vision of 'One Earth, One Family and One Future' along with the International Solar Alliance's roadmap.
During his address, Modi also paid tribute to Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Mahara, who passed away in February, and recalled his recent meeting with him, saying "his blessings are still guiding us".Referring to the Lok Sabha elections, he said that this is a big festival of democracy and the country is confident that a new journey of the future will begin from here.
The Prime Minister also suggested the audience that they should exercise their franchise early in the morning and on a lighter note said that saints are associated with the lotus, a flower often used in sacred ceremonies and which is the BJP's election symbol. There is also a symbol.
He said, "We are celebrating the Nirvana Day of Lord Mahavir even after 2500 years and I am sure the country will continue to celebrate his values for thousands of years to come."
He asked people to follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir as revival of those values is the need of the hour.
The Prime Minister said that Jainism is the path of 'Jin' or victorious.The event is a rare occasion and is taking place at the beginning of the 'Amrit Kaal', Modi said, adding that the country is working to make the centenary of independence a "golden centenary".
Prime Minister Modi underlined that the idea of 'Amrit Kaal' is not just a resolution but the spiritual inspiration of India.
He said, "For India, modernity is its body, spirituality is its soul. If spirituality is removed from modernity, anarchy arises."
Modi said India is emerging from an era of corruption and despair as more than 25 crore Indians have come out of poverty.Apart from other dignitaries and saints of Jai community, Union Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal and Meenakshi Lekhi were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the 2,550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav here, Modi also said India is now presenting the principles of truth and non-violence on the world stage as solutions to the world's problems and its cultural image is playing a big role in this. . Too.
The Prime Minister also released a commemorative postage stamp and a coin on the occasion and thanked the Jain community for their blessings.
He said his government had emphasized on promoting physical development along with heritage when it came to power in 2014 when the country was mired in despair, taking a dig at the previous UPA government.Citing the promotion of Indian heritage like Yoga and Ayurveda by his government, he said that the new generation of the country now believes that self-respect is its identity.
He appreciated the dance drama 'Varthaman Mein Vardhaman' performed on this occasion and said that the dedication of the youth towards the values of Bhagwa Mahavir is a sign of the country moving in the right direction.
Modi also paid tribute to the Jain saints present at the program and wished everyone on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday.
In his address he said, "The teachings of our Tirthankaras have acquired relevance at a time when many countries globally are getting involved in wars."
Tirthankara is a guru or preacher of Jainism.Modi recalled philosophies like Anekantvad and Syadvad which teach people to look at all aspects and also adopt the views of others.
He said, today in this time of conflict, humanity is expecting peace from India.
The "new role" of this "New India" is being attributed to India's growing capabilities and foreign policy. “But, I want to tell you that our cultural image has a big role to play in this,” he said.
“Today we confidently hold the principles of truth and non-violence on global platforms.We tell the world that solutions to global problems are found in ancient Indian culture and tradition. That is why India is making space for itself as a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in a divided world, the Prime Minister said.
He mentioned India's initiatives like Mission Life and One World-One Sun-One Grid to tackle climate change and the vision of 'One Earth, One Family and One Future' along with the International Solar Alliance's roadmap.
During his address, Modi also paid tribute to Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Mahara, who passed away in February, and recalled his recent meeting with him, saying "his blessings are still guiding us".Referring to the Lok Sabha elections, he said that this is a big festival of democracy and the country is confident that a new journey of the future will begin from here.
The Prime Minister also suggested the audience that they should exercise their franchise early in the morning and on a lighter note said that saints are associated with the lotus, a flower often used in sacred ceremonies and which is the BJP's election symbol. There is also a symbol.
He said, "We are celebrating the Nirvana Day of Lord Mahavir even after 2500 years and I am sure the country will continue to celebrate his values for thousands of years to come."
He asked people to follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir as revival of those values is the need of the hour.
The Prime Minister said that Jainism is the path of 'Jin' or victorious.The event is a rare occasion and is taking place at the beginning of the 'Amrit Kaal', Modi said, adding that the country is working to make the centenary of independence a "golden centenary".
Prime Minister Modi underlined that the idea of 'Amrit Kaal' is not just a resolution but the spiritual inspiration of India.
He said, "For India, modernity is its body, spirituality is its soul. If spirituality is removed from modernity, anarchy arises."
Modi said India is emerging from an era of corruption and despair as more than 25 crore Indians have come out of poverty.Apart from other dignitaries and saints of Jai community, Union Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal and Meenakshi Lekhi were also present on the occasion.
