NEW DELHI — On the sacred occasion of the Rath Yatra festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam to invoke the blessings of Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath for the nation.
The Prime Minister expressed his wishes that the divine grace of Lord Jagannath would infuse renewed vitality, health, and prosperity into the lives of all citizens.
Spiritual Invocation and Public Message
The Prime Minister took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share the devotional verse and extended his greetings to the public:
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The Sacred Verse: The Prime Minister shared the following traditional Sanskrit verse dedicated to the deity:
“देवदेव जगन्नाथ सुरासुरनमस्कृत। पुण्यश्लोकाव्ययानन्त परमात्मन्नमोऽस्तु ते॥” (O Lord of Lords, Lord Jagannath, who is revered by both gods and demons. The one of pure fame, imperishable, infinite, and the Supreme Soul—salutations unto Thee.)
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National Wellbeing: In his message to the nation, Shri Modi highlighted the festival’s role in spiritual renewal, praying that the deity’s blessings continue to guide the country toward growth and collective harmony.
The Cultural Context: The annual Rath Yatra, centered in Puri, Odisha, stands as one of the most significant and historically continuous chariot festivals in India. By sharing traditional Sanskrit hymns publicly, the leadership emphasizes the preservation of civilizational heritage while aligning ancient cultural traditions with contemporary national consciousness.
