NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam (Vedic blessing) across public digital channels, invoking divine grace for global peace, health, wisdom, and collective prosperity.
The invocation—drawn from the Rigveda (Swasti Mantra)—calls upon key Vedic deities representing strength, universal knowledge, protection, and wisdom to bestow prosperity and harmony upon all citizens.
Strategic Cultural & Public Communication Matrix
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Disseminating Authority: Office of the Prime Minister (Shri Narendra Modi).
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Communication Channel: Public Statement / Official Social Media Handle (@narendramodi on X).
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Date of Release: September 10, 2026.
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Textual Source & Language: Sanskrit Literature / Rigvedic Invocatory Verse (Swasti Mantra).
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Scriptural Verse:
“स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः।
स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः।
स्वस्ति नस्तार्क्ष्यो अरिष्टनेमिः।
स्वस्ति नो बृहस्पतिर्दधातु॥”
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Deity Invocations & Theological Attributes:
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Lord Indra (Vriddhashravah): The glorious supreme guardian; invoked for national strength, leadership, and protection.
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Lord Surya / Pushan (Vishvavedah): The all-knowing sustainer of the universe; invoked for vitality, health, and universal well-being.
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Lord Garuda / Tarksya (Arishtanemih): The celestial protector and destroyer of obstacles; invoked for warding off adversity and peril.
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Lord Brihaspati: The deity of knowledge and intellect; invoked for peace, strategic wisdom, and spiritual/material prosperity.
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Public Engagement Narrative: Underlines the administration’s ongoing engagement with classical Indian heritage and cultural diplomacy, promoting universal harmony (Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah) as a core ethos of public leadership.
