PM Modi attends Navkar Mahamantra program barefoot in reverence

In a symbolic gesture of humility and reverence Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Navkar Mahamantra program on Wednesday without wearing footwear and chose to sit among the public instead of occupying the daisThe Prime Ministers gesture was seen as a mark of deep respect for the Jain spiritual tradition and the sanctity of the Navkar Mantra which holds central significance in JainismBy walking barefoot and refraining from taking the designated seat on stage PM Modi aimed to reflect the core Jain principles of humility and equalityThe Navkar Mahamantra also known as the Namokar Mantra is a universal prayer revered in Jainism and recited for inner peace spiritual upliftment and nonviolencePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas and reflected on the profound spiritual impact of the Navkar Mahamantra describing it as a guiding force that connects the individual to society and termed it as a centre of faithCalling the Navkar Mahamantra the centre of our faith and the fundamental note of our life PM Modi emphasised that its value transcends spiritual boundariesSpeaking at the Navkar Mahamantra Divas event at Vigyan Bhawan PM Modi also underscored the broader spiritual and national relevance of the Jain chantThe philosophy of the Navkar Mahamantra connects with the vision of a developed India I have said from the Red Fort that a developed India means progress as well as heritage An India that will not stop an India that will not pause One that will touch heights but will not be severed from its roots he statedHighlighting the richness of Jains contributions to Indias intellectual and spiritual traditions the Prime Minister described Jains literature as the backbone of Indias intellectual grandeurThe Prime Minister highlighted the governments decision to grant Prakrit and Pali classical language status two ancient Indian languages deeply intertwined with Jain and Buddhist traditionsThat is why we have granted Classical Language status to Prakrit and Pali he said underlining the cultural and scholarly significance of these languagesLinking spirituality with national progress the Prime Minister said A developed India means progress as well as heritagean India that will not stop that will not pause that will touch great heights without being severed from its rootsPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital marking a significant spiritual and cultural event dedicated to the revered Jain chantParticipating in the event alongside members of the Jain community and spiritual leaders the Prime Minister led the collective chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra and described the moment as spiritually energising and unifyingThe event was organised to celebrate the timeless teachings of Jain philosophy and to promote the values of inner peace selfrealisation and harmonyThe Navkar Mahamantra Divas were observed at various locations in India but the central ceremony was held at Vigyan BhawanReligious scholars Jain monks dignitaries and hundreds of followers came together to recite the ancient mantra venerated by the five supreme beings Arihants Siddhas Acharyas Upadhyayas and SadhusThe event also highlighted the Jain philosophys emphasis on nonviolence truth selfdiscipline and inner transformationPM Modi reiterated the importance of embracing such values in todays world to foster harmony and brotherhood across communitiesEarlier in the day the Prime Minister invited citizens to join in chanting the Navkar Mahamantra at 827 AM describing it as a collective step toward peace strength and unityThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params