Lok Sabha Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF JANMASHTAMI
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The Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, issued a message to the citizens on the eve of Janmashtami. The message celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Krishna, reflecting on his childhood pastimes and his role as a source of devotion. The Speaker highlights the Bhagavad Gita—attributed to Lord Shri Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna—as a central element of India’s philosophical tradition, providing guidance on duty, ethics, justice, wisdom, and courage. The message concludes with prayers for the nation's progress on the path of truth and humanity, and wishes for happiness and peace in every home.