Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav global conference in New Delhi, held to honour the legacy and teachings of Swami Chinmayananda.
Addressing the gathering, Modi said participating in the event was a unique spiritual experience. He urged citizens who care for the nation’s welfare to work to keep the country aware and prosperous.
Recalling Swami Chinmayananda’s life, the Prime Minister said the spiritual leader spoke about spiritual matters with respect and discussed national issues with clarity and keen interest.
Modi noted that lakhs of young people are serving as cultural ambassadors of India and carrying Indian culture to the next generation. With the country facing new challenges, he said it is everyone’s responsibility to find solutions and to unite society against forces that seek to divide it.
He also called for spreading awareness about the importance of self-reliance and said every citizen must contribute to the journey towards the goal of a developed India by 2047. To reach these targets, he added, the country must act with greater intensity and move forward together with shared aims.
