NEW DELHI — Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a public message emphasizing constructive dialogue, global welfare, and principled diplomacy.
In a statement shared across social media platforms, the Prime Minister expressed full confidence that the gathering of world leaders would yield meaningful outcomes focused on global peace and shared progress.
The Subhashitam and Its Strategic Significance
Highlighting the cultural and philosophical bedrock of India’s foreign policy, Prime Minister Modi cited a classic Sanskrit Subhashitam:
“सद्भिरेव सहासीत सद्भिः कुर्वीत सङ्गतिम्।
सद्भिर्विवादं मैत्रीं च नासद्भिः किंचिदाचरेत्॥”
Classical Translation & Strategic Meaning:
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Literal Meaning: One should associate only with the virtuous and cultivate their company. One should engage in debate and foster friendship only with the virtuous, and refrain from engaging with the unvirtuous.
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Diplomatic Messaging: The verse underlines the importance of engaging in constructive, goodwill-driven dialogue among global partners to strengthen regional peace, mutual trust, and multilateral cooperation.
Agenda for Global Welfare
The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment as BRICS Chair to facilitating open, balanced discussions on global economic growth, supply chain resilience, and international governance reform.
With heads of state and delegates arriving in the capital, the invocation sets a high-minded tone for the summit’s high-level bilateral and multilateral sessions.
