Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver award in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh

 Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver award in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Pic credited by social media

Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC led by Association Home Priest Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, additionally revealed to Chanu that when the information on her achievement came in, everybody present in the room gave her an overwhelming applause. 

Saluting Mirabai Chanu for her silver award at the Tokyo Olympics, Manipur Boss Priest N Biren Singh on Saturday reported that the state government will give her Rs 1 crore for her staggering achievement. 

“The state government will give you an amount of Rs 1 crore. You will not be gathering tickets at rail line stations and in trains any more. I’m saving an uncommon post for you. I’m meeting the good home clergyman in the evening. I’m not uncovering more subtleties now and keeping it an amazement for you,” Singh told Chanu on a video call before long her decoration winning exertion in Tokyo.

Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, in like manner uncovered to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the gathering room gave her a staggering adulation. 

Mirabai’s Olympic enrichment, and why Manipur is creating top notch weightlifters 

HomeOlympicsManipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver enrichment in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver improvement in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, moreover uncovered to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the room gave her a staggering acclaim. 

Mirabai Chanu coordinated history in Tokyo on Saturday by winning the country’s first weightlifting silver in the 49kg characterization 

Lauding Mirabai Chanu for her silver enhancement at the Tokyo Olympics, Manipur Manager Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday revealed that the state government will give her Rs 1 crore for her explosive accomplishment. 

“The state government will give you a measure of Rs 1 crore. You won’t assemble tickets at railroad stations and in trains any more. I’m holding an exceptional post for you. I’m meeting the acceptable home minister in the evening. I’m not uncovering more nuances now and keeping it a wonder for you,” Singh told Chanu on a video call in a little while her beautification winning effort in Tokyo. 

Manipur Supervisor Priest N Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, moreover revealed to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the gathering room gave her a staggering acclaim. 

“During the gathering, I broke the data on your accomplishment before all of the focal ministers of the northeastern states. I uncovered to them that Mirabai Chanu has opened the include for India in Olympics with a silver design. On hearing the news, Amit Shah ji was so captivated and associated for the mouthpiece and said ‘It’s a depiction of uncommon pride for India’. Everyone close by Amit Shah ji gave you a mind-boggling acclaim.” 

Chanu told the CM that she was glad to win the silver honor and it was possible just due to the incredible wishes of people of Manipur. 

“I am so happy. Everyone in Manipur appealed to God for me and I have won a silver enrichment. I can’t be more happy. People perceive our state now. I’m appreciative to everyone in Manipur for their assistance. I’m here today just in light of their assistance,” she said. 

Chanu, who made an imprint on the world by winning the country’s first weightlifting silver in the 49kg class in Tokyo, has dedicated the adornment to her country. 

“Its really a gift from paradise for me. I should commit this honor to my country and should thank the billion petitions of all Indians which were with me during this trip,” she said in a clarification which was shared from her Twitter account.

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Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver award in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh

 Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver award in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Pic credited by social media

Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC led by Association Home Priest Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, additionally revealed to Chanu that when the information on her achievement came in, everybody present in the room gave her an overwhelming applause. 

Saluting Mirabai Chanu for her silver award at the Tokyo Olympics, Manipur Boss Priest N Biren Singh on Saturday reported that the state government will give her Rs 1 crore for her staggering achievement. 

“The state government will give you an amount of Rs 1 crore. You will not be gathering tickets at rail line stations and in trains any more. I’m saving an uncommon post for you. I’m meeting the good home clergyman in the evening. I’m not uncovering more subtleties now and keeping it an amazement for you,” Singh told Chanu on a video call before long her decoration winning exertion in Tokyo.

Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, in like manner uncovered to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the gathering room gave her a staggering adulation. 

Mirabai’s Olympic enrichment, and why Manipur is creating top notch weightlifters 

HomeOlympicsManipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver enrichment in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Manipur govt will give Rs 1 crore to Mirabai Chanu for her silver improvement in Tokyo: CM Biren Singh 

Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, moreover uncovered to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the room gave her a staggering acclaim. 

Mirabai Chanu coordinated history in Tokyo on Saturday by winning the country’s first weightlifting silver in the 49kg characterization 

Lauding Mirabai Chanu for her silver enhancement at the Tokyo Olympics, Manipur Manager Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday revealed that the state government will give her Rs 1 crore for her explosive accomplishment. 

“The state government will give you a measure of Rs 1 crore. You won’t assemble tickets at railroad stations and in trains any more. I’m holding an exceptional post for you. I’m meeting the acceptable home minister in the evening. I’m not uncovering more nuances now and keeping it a wonder for you,” Singh told Chanu on a video call in a little while her beautification winning effort in Tokyo. 

Manipur Supervisor Priest N Biren Singh, who was in a gathering of NESAC drove by Affiliation Home Minister Amit Shah in Shillong on Saturday, moreover revealed to Chanu that when the data on her accomplishment came in, everyone present in the gathering room gave her a staggering acclaim. 

“During the gathering, I broke the data on your accomplishment before all of the focal ministers of the northeastern states. I uncovered to them that Mirabai Chanu has opened the include for India in Olympics with a silver design. On hearing the news, Amit Shah ji was so captivated and associated for the mouthpiece and said ‘It’s a depiction of uncommon pride for India’. Everyone close by Amit Shah ji gave you a mind-boggling acclaim.” 

Chanu told the CM that she was glad to win the silver honor and it was possible just due to the incredible wishes of people of Manipur. 

“I am so happy. Everyone in Manipur appealed to God for me and I have won a silver enrichment. I can’t be more happy. People perceive our state now. I’m appreciative to everyone in Manipur for their assistance. I’m here today just in light of their assistance,” she said. 

Chanu, who made an imprint on the world by winning the country’s first weightlifting silver in the 49kg class in Tokyo, has dedicated the adornment to her country. 

“Its really a gift from paradise for me. I should commit this honor to my country and should thank the billion petitions of all Indians which were with me during this trip,” she said in a clarification which was shared from her Twitter account.

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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bags silver medal in women’s 49 Kg weightlifting event today, brings India it’s first medal in Tokyo Olympics

 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bags silver medal in women’s 49 Kg weightlifting event today, brings India it’s first medal in Tokyo Olympics

All my hard work has been rewarded today and my dream has come true: Mirabai Chanu

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 4:45PM by PIB Delhi

Key Highlight:

  • Mirabai Chanu makes total lifts of 202kg, including 87kg in Snatch and 115kg in Clean & Jerk
  • President Shri Ram Nath Kovid and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expresses happiness at India’s medal-winning start and congratulates Chanu for her stupendous performance
  • Congratulating Mirabai Chanu, Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur says, you made the country proud

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women’s 49 Kg weightlifting event today, winning India’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She had total lifts of 202kg, including 87kg in Snatch and 115kg in Clean & Jerk. The 26-year-old from Manipur, nurtured carefully after a back injury in 2018, became the toast of the nation. President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and people of India from all corner of the country congratulated Mirabai for her achievement. Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur called up weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on phone and congratulated her for winning the medal and bringing laurels to the country.



Silver Medal for for #TeamIndia Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Wins India’s First Medal, Settles For Silver In #Weightlifting #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #MirabaiChanu
President Sri Ram Nath Kovind wished Chanu on her outstanding win. Shri Kovind tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations to Mirabai Chanu for starting the medal tally for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning silver medal in weightlifting.”

Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bags silver medal in women’s 49 Kg weightlifting event today, brings India it’s first medal in Tokyo Olympics

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness at India’s medal-winning start and congratulated Chanu for her performance. “Could not have asked for a happier start to Tokyo2020! India is elated by Mirabai Chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian,” Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi tweeted with the hashtag Cheer4India.


You have brought a smile to 135 crore Indians today: Sports Minister @ianuragthakur congratulates @mirabai_chanu on winning first silver medal for #TeamIndia at #TokyoOlympics #Cheers4India #Tokyo2020 #MirabaiChanu

Congratulating Mirabai Chanu, Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, “A big thank you and thank you on behalf of PM Modi and the entire country for bringing a big smile on the faces of 135 crore Indians. First day, first medal; you made the country proud.”

Silver Medal winner weightlifter Mirabai Chanu interacted with media in a Facebook live arranged by Sports Authority of India. During the interaction Ms. Mirabai expressed her happiness and said that she has made a lot of sacrifices for this day and today all her hard work has been rewarded and her dream has come true.

Click the link to see full interaction: https://fb.watch/6XK0ApJBFP/


Mira started her training at SAI centre in Imphal near her hometown. For the last five year, the genial Mirabai Chanu would have been home in Manipur for a total of five weeks. She remained in her training base at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, taking time off only to travel to Mumbai for rehabilitation of her lower back injury in 2018. She was inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme in 2017.


She travelled to St. Louis, United States of America, with support through the TOP Scheme, where renowned physical therapist, strength and conditioning coach Dr. Aaron Horchig assisted her in improving her technique to prevent the pain that she occasionally felt in her shoulders and back. It helped her establish a Clean & Jerk world record in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent in April 2021.

The decision to send Mira to St. louis was taken within a few hours after it became apparent that US would close down for Indian travellers. She boarded a flight on May 1, a day before the United States of America ruled not to let Indians fly to its country because of the growing Covid-19 incidences in India. There is no doubt that this stint helped Mirabai Chanu immensely.

She had earlier visited the US for rehabilitation and training under Dr. Aaron Horschig in October 2020 to December 2020.





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PM congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020,তোকিও ওলিম্পিক্স ২০২০দা মিরাবাই চনুনা ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপদা পি.এম.না নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকখ্রে

 প্রধানমন্ত্রীগী লোইশঙ

তোকিও ওলিম্পিক্স ২০২০দা মিরাবাই চনুনা ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপদা পি.এম.না নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকখ্রে

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 12:55PM by PIB Imphal

তোকিও ওলিম্পিক্স ২০২০দা মিরাবাই চনুনা ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপদা প্রধান মন্ত্রী, শ্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদীনা নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকখ্রে।

ত্বিৎ অমদা প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা হায়খি, “@Tokyo2020গী অহৌবা ওইনা মসিদগী হেন্না নুংঙাইবা অমা লৈররোই! ভারতপু @mirabai_chanuগী শিংথানীংঙাই ওইবা পর্ফোর্মেন্সনা হরাও-নুংঙাইবা পোকহনখ্রে। মহাক্না ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপগীদমক নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকচরি। মহাক্কী মাইপাকপ্না ভারত মচা খুদিংমক্তা ইনোৎ হাপ্লি। #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020”

Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020
তোকিও ওলিম্পিক্স ২০২০দা মিরাবাই চনুনা ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপদা পি.এম.না নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকখ্রে

PM congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 12:55PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020”




PM congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020,তোকিও ওলিম্পিক্স ২০২০দা মিরাবাই চনুনা ৱেৎলিফতিংদা সিলভর মেদল লৌরকপদা পি.এম.না নুংঙাইবা ফোঙদোকখ্রে Read More

FLEET AWARD CEREMONY – WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

 Ministry of Defence

FLEET AWARD CEREMONY – WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 10:44AM by PIB Delhi

The Fleet Award Ceremony each year marks the end of the operational cycle of the Western Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Western Naval Command. The ceremony was held on 23 July 2021 at Mumbai after a gap of a year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This year, the ceremony was hosted by Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet. The ceremony marked the operational achievements of the Fleet from April 2020 to March 2021. The event was attended by Flag Officers of Western Naval Command with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding -in- Chief, Western Naval Command as the Chief Guest.

FLEET AWARD CEREMONY – WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND





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গুরু পুর্নিমা লাকপদা প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা মীয়ামদা য়াইফ পাউজেল পীখ্রে,PM greets people on Guru Purnima

                        প্রধানমন্ত্রীগী লোইশঙ

গুরু পুর্নিমা লাকপদা প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা মীয়ামদা য়াইফ পাউজেল পীখ্রে

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 8:48AM by PIB Imphal

গুরু পুর্নিমাগী শেংলবা তাঞ্জা লাকপদা প্রধান মন্ত্রী শ্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদীনা মীয়ামদা য়াইফ পাউজেল পীখ্রে।

ত্বীৎ অমদা প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা হায়খি,

“গুরু পুর্নিমাগী শেংলবা তাঞ্জা লাকপদা লৈবাক মীয়াম পুম্নমকপু য়াইফ পাউজেল পীজরী।”

PM greets people on Guru Purnima

Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 8:48AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;

“गुरु पूर्णिमा के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई।”

 

গুরু পুর্নিমা লাকপদা প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা মীয়ামদা য়াইফ পাউজেল পীখ্রে,PM greets people on Guru Purnima Read More

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE DHARMA CHAKRA DAY CELEBRATION ORGANIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST CONFEDERATION

 ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA 
SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND 
AT THE DHARMA CHAKRA DAY CELEBRATION 
ORGANIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST 
CONFEDERATION 

Rashtrapati Bhavan, July 24, 2021 

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA   SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND   AT THE DHARMA CHAKRA DAY CELEBRATION   ORGANIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST   CONFEDERATION

I am very happy to participate in this celebration of Asadh Poornima, 

which is observed as Dharma Chakra Day. I had the good fortune of 

planting a sapling from the Holy Bodhi Tree in the Rashtrapati 

Bhavan premises today. Earlier too, in November 2017, I had 

obtained a sapling from the Mahabodhi Tree and planted it in a 

garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan. That six-inch sapling now stands six 

feet tall. The sapling I planted today will also grow to become a tree. 

These trees will remain in Rashtrapati Bhavan as lasting symbols of 

the Buddha’s expansive and compassionate worldview. 

I heard the chanting of the Mangalgatha while planting the sapling. 

That invocation for the blessings of the Buddha has a very re-

assuring refrain which says, “तं तेजसा भवतुतेजय मंगलानि”. It 

means, ‘Through that power of the Buddha may there be auspicious 

victories for you.’ The world needs the power of the Buddha in the 

form of love, compassion, non-violence and healing to conquer the 

forces of violence, disease, conflict and poverty. 

Ladies and gentlemen, 

I am happy to note that today’s event is also being held at the 

Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, the holy site of Buddha’s first teaching, the 

Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra. 

I commend the initiative of the International Buddhist Confederation 

for organising this event today. I appreciate the efforts of the Ministry 

of Culture and Tourism led by Mr. G. Kishan Reddy for supporting this 

global event. I have been told that the Mahabodhi Society of India 

and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations are also partners in the 

efforts for celebrating this day internationally. They deserve special 

praise for their contribution to this major event. 

I believe that the appeal of Buddhism goes much beyond the nearly 

550 million formally ordained followers of the faith. People belonging 

to other faiths, and even sceptics and atheists feel attracted to the 

teachings of the Buddha. This universal and eternal appeal of 

Buddhism is due to its logical, rational and simple answers to the 

fundamental problems faced by human beings across time and place. 

The Buddha’s assurance of putting an end to suffering; his emphasis

on universal compassion and non-violence; his message to pursue 

morality and moderation in all aspects of life, have inspired countless 

people over the last 2600 years since his first sermon at Sarnath on 

this very day. 

The Buddha’s well documented life contains invaluable messages for 

humanity. He commanded great trust and respect even among his 

critics and opponents. They would become his followers. He had 

acquired this spiritual power because he remained steadfast in his 

adherence to the truth. 

In this virtual gathering of practicing Buddhists, everyone is aware of 

the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Pancha-sheel, the 

Three Pitakas, the Three Gems and the Three Shelters. Most of you 

are also aware of the major sermons by the Buddha, starting with his 

first sermon at Sarnath and culminating in the last at Vaishali. 

It is important to stick to the essence of the teachings of the Buddha 

and not get lost in several different interpretations and variations of it. 

In this context, the objectives of the International Buddhist 

Confederation are laudable. I am told that the governing theme of IBC 

is, “Collective Wisdom, United Voice.” Your effort in providing a 

common platform for all Buddhist traditions and organisations to serve 

humanity is praiseworthy. Application of Buddhist values and 

principles in addressing issues of global concern will help in healing 

the world and making it a better place. 

Ladies and gentlemen,

I feel proud in performing my duty to preserve, protect and defend a 

Constitution which is substantially based upon Buddhist values. I am 

proud to share with this virtual gathering that behind the seat of the 

Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the popularly elected house of the Indian 

Parliament, are displayed the words ‘Dharma Chakra Pravartanaya.’

This visible reminder of the ideals of the ‘Dharma Chakra Pravartana 

Sutra’ inspires our Members of Parliament to follow the spirit of the 

first sermon of the Buddha. The ‘Dharma Chakra’ is depicted at the 

centre of our National Flag. India’s National Emblem is also taken 

from the Sarnath lion capital of the Ashokan pillar. It can be said that 

the national symbols of the Republic of India always remind everyone 

of the Buddha’s ‘Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra’ at Sarnath. 

The chief architect of the Constitution of India, Babasahab Dr. 

Bhimrao Ambedkar ensured that the Buddhist principles of equality, 

justice, fraternity, peace and harmony found expression in the 

governance of the Republic of India. As we know, Babasahab was an 

authority on the life and teachings of the Buddha. 

Dear friends, 

Reeling under the impact of COVID-19, the world, more than ever

before, needs the healing touch of compassion, kindness and 

selflessness. These universal values propagated by Buddhism need 

to be adopted by all in their thoughts and actions. 

I hope today’s world gets inspired by the Buddha’s infinite 

compassion and resolves to overcome all sources of human suffering. 

I pray that human society follows the ideals of the Buddha and works 

to make our planet a more hospitable habitat. 

I convey my warm greetings to all of you on this very auspicious 

occasion. 

Thank you, 

Jai Hind!

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Application of Buddhist Values and Principles in Addressing issues of Global Concern will help in healing the World and making it a better place: President Kovind

 

Application of Buddhist Values and Principles in Addressing issues of Global Concern will help in healing the World and making it a better place: President Kovind


President of India Addresses Annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by The International Buddhist Confederation


Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 9:39AM by PIB Delhi

Application of Buddhist values and principles in addressing issues of global concern will help in healing the world and making it a better place, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by the International Buddhist Confederation through a video message today (July 24, 2021). He said that it is important to stick to the essence of the teachings of the Buddha and not get lost in several different interpretations and variations of it. He noted that in this context, the objectives of the International Buddhist Confederation are laudable. He also praised IBC’s effort in providing a common platform for all Buddhist traditions and organisations to serve humanity.


The President said that he believed that the appeal of Buddhism goes much beyond the nearly 550 million formally ordained followers of the faith. People belonging to other faiths, and even sceptics and atheists feel attracted to the teachings of the Buddha. This universal and eternal appeal of Buddhism is due to its logical, rational and simple answers to the fundamental problems faced by human beings across time and place.  The Buddha’s assurance of putting an end to suffering; his emphasis on universal compassion and non-violence; his message to pursue morality and moderation in all aspects of life, have inspired countless people over the last 2600 years since his first sermon at Sarnath on this very day.

 

The President said that the Buddha’s well documented life contains invaluable messages for humanity. Lord Buddha commanded great trust and respect even among his critics and opponents. They would become his followers. He had acquired this spiritual power because he remained steadfast in his adherence to the truth.

 

The President said that reeling under the impact of COVID-19, the world, more than ever before, needs the healing touch of compassion, kindness and selflessness. These universal values propagated by Buddhism need to be adopted by all in their thoughts and actions.  The President expressed hope that today’s world gets inspired by the Buddha’s infinite compassion and resolves to overcome all sources of human suffering.  

 

Early in the morning, the President planted a sapling of the Bodhi tree in the garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Union Minister of Culture, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Ministers of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya.  

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