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Highlighting the importance of harmony and forgiveness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to "embrace empathy and solidarity as our source of motivation."
PM said this on the occasion of 'Samvatsari', a festival of forgiveness celebrated by the Jain community. "Samvatsari highlights the strength of harmony and to forgive others. It calls for embracing empathy and solidarity as our source of motivation. In this spirit, let us renew and deepen bonds of togetherness. Let kindness and unity shape our journey forward. Michhami Dukkadam!," PM Modi said in a post on X. On this auspicious day, Jains greets each other with folded hands and say "Michhami Dukkadam" and observe a fast for the entire day. Earlier today, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday joined the the Paryushan Mahaparva 2024 celebrations with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur in the presence of global spiritual master, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji in Mumbai. Along with Governor, Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and others were also present on the occasion. The sacred day of Samvatsari, is celebrated by putting the teachings of Jainism - 'Universal Compassion' into action alongwith experiencing inner cleansing through seeking forgiveness. (ANI)
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