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Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of benevolent actions and welfare of others
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam regarding the purpose of human existence. The verse, "एतावज्जन्मसाफल्यं देहिनामिह देहिषु। प्राणैरर्थैर्धिया वाचा श्रेय एवाचरेत्सदा॥", posits that the true fulfillment of life is achieved by consistently engaging in benevolent and welfare-oriented actions towards other living beings. The Prime Minister noted that these actions should be performed through an individual’s physical capabilities, wealth, intellect, and speech.