NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing that compassion fosters self-respect while contentment delivers true happiness.
Highlighting the ethical principles embedded in the verse, the Prime Minister noted that cultivating these internal values serves to strengthen social cohesion, mutual cooperation, and harmony within society.
Key Message & Scriptural Verse
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Sanskrit Verse: “कारुण्येनात्मनो मानं तृष्णां च परितोषतः। उत्थानेन जयेत्तन्द्रीं वितर्कं निश्चयाज्जयेत्॥”
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Core Philosophy: True self-respect arises from extending kindness and compassion to others, while greed is contained through contentment with one’s circumstances.
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Call to Action: Directs individuals to overcome lethargy, ungrounded arguments, and indecisiveness through focused effort, entrepreneurship, and firm determination.
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Social Impact: Stresses that individual contentment and empathy serve as foundational elements for harmony and institutional stability in the community.
