Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony in New Delhi

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony – 2026 in New Delhi, organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha Delhi. Highlighting timeless Jain principles, he stated that Kshamapana represents inner transformation, choosing reform over revenge, and dialogue over hatred. He emphasized that Ahimsa entails the absence of violence in thought, word, and deed, and noted Jainism's historical ties with Tamil literature and culture. Furthermore, the Vice-President connected the philosophy of friendship towards all living beings to the national ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and outlined that the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 requires societal values, trust, character, and compassion alongside economic and technological development. During the event, he presented the Jain Samaj Ratna Award to Shri K. C. Jain.