Timeless message of Gita remains relevant globally even today: PM Modi at Kurukshetra
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Kurukshetra (PTI): Amidst chanting of Vedic mantras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday performed evening 'Maha Aarti' on the sacred banks of Brahmasarovar here during the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav.
Extending his greetings to the people on the occasion of the International Gita Mahotsav, which began here on November 15 and will continue till December 5, the prime minister said that the world received the divine knowledge of the Gita from Jyotisar, the sacred site in Kurukshetra.
Addressing the gathering, the prime minister said that Lord Krishna delivered the celestial message of the Bhagavad Gita to the world from the sacred land of Kurukshetra.
He said that the timeless message of the Gita remains relevant globally even today, giving Kurukshetra a unique spiritual identity.
Modi noted that the International Gita Mahotsav, organised every year, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in this holy land.
The profound wisdom of the Gita, he stated, offers solutions to every human challenge. Reciting its verses not only brings peace to the mind but also elevates one's spiritual understanding, he said.
"The Gita's message remains universally relevant even today, offering spiritual guidance and solutions to humanity's challenges," he said.
PM Modi said that Kurukshetra enjoys a unique spiritual identity across the globe, and the annual celebration of the International Gita Mahotsav, organised by the Kurukshetra Development Board and the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, has further strengthened this legacy.
On the occasion, Modi said the profound wisdom of the Gita offers solutions to humanity's challenges.
The prime minister prayed for the progress and prosperity of all citizens and formally inaugurated the 'Maha Aarti' by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The prime minister said that witnessing the evening Maha Aarti at Brahmasarovar was a deeply moving experience.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi also posed for a commemorative photograph with members of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) and researchers from various countries in front of the divine chariots of Lord Shri Krishna and Arjuna.
Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were also present for the photograph.
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Kalaburagi: ‘Vartha Bharati’ Kalyana Karnataka edition launched
Kalaburagi: The Kalyana Karnataka edition of the Kannada daily Vartha Bharati was launched on Saturday at a grand programme held at Dr S M Pandit Rangamandira in Kalaburagi.
The new edition was formally launched by The Wire Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Varadarajan. The programme was inaugurated by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr U T Khader.
Multilingual actor and social activist Prakash Raj, Minister for Small Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Minister for Municipal Administration and Haj Rahim Khan, Vice-Chairperson of the State Policy and Planning Commission and Aland MLA B R Patil, Chairman of the State Waqf Board and Sajjada Nashin of the Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah Hazrat Syed Muhammad Ali Al Hussaini, and Kalaburagi South MLA Allamaprabhu Patil were present as chief guests.
Also present on the dais were Koraneswara Mahaswamiji of the Tontadarya Anubhava Mantapa, Aland; Bishop of Kalaburagi Rev Fr Robert Miranda; Pujya Bhante Varajyothi of Anandur; social activist K Neela; farmers’ leader Chamarasa Mali Patil; DSS State Convenor D G Sagar; and activist and singer Ambanna Arolikar as special guests.
Vartha Bharati Founder Director Yaseen Malpe delivered the introductory address. H.M. Afroz Assadi, President of Madhyama Communications Ltd presided over the programme. Editor-in-Chief Abdussalam Puthige was also present.
Progressive thinkers, social activists, farmers, workers, student organisation activists, and readers and viewers from various districts and taluks participated in the programme.
