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Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of truth, non-violence, compassion and service
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On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, the Prime Minister highlighted Bapu's life as a beacon of truth, non-violence, compassion, and service. To commemorate these ideals, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 12, Verse 13). The verse defines an ideal seeker as one who remains free from hatred toward all beings, practices friendship and compassion, avoids ego and attachment, maintains equanimity in joy and sorrow, and possesses a forgiving nature. The Prime Minister noted that these enduring values continue to serve as a guiding light for humanity across generations.