The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi took part in a programme at Sri Suttur Math, Mysuru today. HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji, Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Chief Minister Shri Basavaraj Bommai, and Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi were among those present on the occasion
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister bowed to the goddess Chamundeshwari and expressed his gratitude to be present at the Math and among the saints. He paid homage to the spiritual tradition of the Sri Suttur Math. He expressed the hope that with the modern initiatives that are underway, the institution will give new expansion to its pledges. The Prime Minister dedicated to people, many ‘Bhashyas’ to the Narad Bhakti Sutra, Shiv Sutra and Patanjali Yoga Sutra by Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji. He said that Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji belongs to the ‘shruti’ tradition of ancient India.
The Prime Minister said, as per scripture, there is nothing as noble as knowledge that is why our sages shaped our consciousness that is laced with knowledge and adorned with science, the one that grows by enlightenment and gets stronger by research. “Time and epochs changed and India faced many storms. But, when the consciousness of India diminished, the saints and sages all over the country revived the soul of the country by churning the whole of India”, the Prime Minister said. He said temples and Math kept the culture and knowledge alive in the difficult period of centuries.
The Prime Minister said that the existence of truth is not based on just research but on service and sacrifice. Sri Suttur Mutt and JSS Maha Vidyapeeth are examples of this spirit that keeps service and sacrifice above even faith.
Talking about the egalitarian and spiritual ethos of southern India, the Prime MInister said “The energy given by Lord Basaveshwara to our society, the ideals of democracy, education and equality, are still in the foundation of India.” Shri Modi remembered the occasion when he dedicated the statue of Lord Basaveshwara in London and recalled saying that if we compare Magna Carta and teachings of Lord Basaveshwara we will find out about the vision of equal society centuries ago. This inspiration of selfless service, said the Prime Minister, is the foundation of our nation. He remarked that this time period of ‘Amrit Kaal’ is a good occasion for Sabka Prayas in accordance with the teachings of the sages. For this there is a need to link our efforts with the national pledges, he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted the natural organic place of education in Indian society and said “Today, the example of 'National Education Policy' in the field of education is before us. With the ease that is part of the country's nature, our new generation should get an opportunity to move forward. For this, options are being given in local languages”. Shri Modi said that it is the effort of the government that not even a single citizen remains unaware of the country’s heritage. He underlined the role of the spiritual institutions in this campaign and campaigns like girl education, environment, water conservation and Swachh Bharat. He also emphasised the importance of natural farming. The Prime Minister concluded by seeking the guidance and blessings of the great tradition and saints for fulfilling all the expectations from him.
मैं मैसूर की अधिष्ठात्री देवी माता चामुंडेश्वरी को प्रणाम करता हूं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 20, 2022
ये माँ की कृपा ही है कि आज मुझे मैसूर आने का सौभाग्य मिला, मैसूर के विकास के लिए कई बड़े कार्यों के लोकार्पण का अवसर भी मिला।
और अब, मैं यहाँ आप सब संतों के बीच इस पुण्य कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित हूँ: PM
हमारे शास्त्रों में कहा गया है कि ज्ञान के समान पवित्र कुछ और नहीं है, ज्ञान का कोई और विकल्प नहीं है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 20, 2022
और इसलिए,
हमारे ऋषियों, मनीषियों ने भारत को उस चेतना के साथ गढ़ा- जो ज्ञान से प्रेरित है, विज्ञान से विभूषित है।
जो बोध से बढ़ती है, और शोध से सशक्त होती है: PM @narendramodi
युग बदले, समय बदला, भारत ने समय के अनेक तूफानों का सामना किया।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 20, 2022
लेकिन, जब भारत की चेतना क्षीण हुई, तो देश के कोने-कोने में संतों-ऋषियों ने पूरे भारत को मथकर देश की आत्मा को पुनर्जीवित कर दिया: PM @narendramodi
भगवान बसवेश्वर ने हमारे समाज को जो ऊर्जा दी थी, उन्होंने लोकतंत्र, शिक्षा और समानता के जो आदर्श स्थापित किए थे, वो आज भी भारत की बुनियाद में हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 20, 2022
शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में आज ‘राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति’ का उदाहरण हमारे सामने है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 20, 2022
शिक्षा हमारे से भारत के लिए सहज स्वभाव रही है।
इसी सहजता के साथ हमारी नई पीढ़ी को आगे बढ़ने का अवसर मिलना चाहिए।
इसके लिए स्थानीय भाषाओं में पढ़ाई के विकल्प दिये जा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
