PM Modi honoured as ‘Dharma Chakravarti’ at centenary of Jain saint Vidyanand 

PM Modi said “I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as ‘prasad”. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’ at the centenary celebrations of Jain saint Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj. 

The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry.(PTI)

“On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as ‘prasad’. So, I humbly accept this ‘prasad’ and dedicate it to Maa Bharati,” PM Modi said during his speech.

The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, Delhi. Talking about how today’s date is special as Acharya Vidyanand Muniraj received his title on this very day in 1987, which represented a ‘pavitra dhaara’ connecting Jain culture to ideas of restraint and compassion.

“This day is also special because on 28th June 1987, Acharya Vidyanand Muniraj received the title of ‘Acharya’. It wasn’t just an honour but it was also a ‘pavitra dhaara’ connecting the Jain culture to ideas, restraint and compassion,” PM Modi said.

“When we are celebrating his 100th birth anniversary today, it reminds us of that historic moment. On this occasion, I bow to the feet of Acharya Shri Munirajji. I pray that his blessings are with us always. People, these centenary celebrations are not just any normal event. It has the memory of a time period and the remembrance of an ascetic life. Today, to make this moment memorable, postal stamps have been made, for this too, I greet the people,” the Prime Minister added. 

‘India introduced non-violence to the world but…’: At Jain seer’s centenary celebrations, PM Modi takes jibe at Pakistan

Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, PM Modi credited India’s saints, mahants and acharyas for the country’s ‘immortal philosophy’.

n a veiled warning to Pakistan, without naming the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India had introduced the world to the power of non-violence, but would not allow anybody to meddle with it

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India’s civilisational legacy rooted in immortal ideas, says PM Modi ‘Jo humein chhedega’ line from him draws loud cheers

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday India is the most ancient living civilisation of the world due to the immortal ideas and philosophies of its saints and seers. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual figure Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj Ji’s birth anniversary here, PM Modi paid rich tributes to his contribution in different fields and asserted that his ideas have inspired the government’s welfare schemes. Be it providing housing, drinking water or health insurance, the government is ensuring saturation coverage of its welfare measures so that no one is left behind, he said. PM Modi also referred to the preceding speech of a Jain seer, noting that he was apparently blessing Operation Sindoor. The prime minister’s mere mention of “Jo humein chhedega” brought massive cheers from the audience but he did not dwell any further on the issue. PM Modi asserted that India is a country where service and humanity is central to its ethos. “When for ages, efforts were being made to quell violence with violence, then India introduced to the world the power of ‘ahimsa’ (non-violence),” he said. “We have kept the sentiment of serving humanity supreme. Our ethos for serving is unconditional and beyond selfishness, and inspired by ‘parmarth’ (the Supreme Being),” the PM said. 

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