Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 10, extended greetings on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti and said that Bhagwan Mahavir’s ideals give strength to countless people all around the world.
“We all bow to Bhagwan Mahavir, who always emphasised on non-violence, truth and compassion. His ideals give strength to countless people all around the world. His teachings have been beautifully preserved and popularised by the Jain community. Inspired by Bhagwan Mahavir, they have excelled in different walks of life and contributed to societal well-being,” PM Modi posted on X.
He further said that the Union government will always work to fulfil the vision of Bhagwan Mahavir. “Last year, we conferred the status of Classical Language on Prakrit, a decision which received a lot of appreciation,” he added.
We all bow to Bhagwan Mahavir, who always emphasised on non-violence, truth and compassion. His ideals give strength to countless people all around the world. His teachings have been beautifully preserved and popularised by the Jain community. Inspired by Bhagwan Mahavir, they… pic.twitter.com/BRXIFNm9PW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 10, 2025
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the message given by Bhagwan Mahavir will continue to guide human society.
“Greetings of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti to all countrymen. The messages of truth, non-violence, compassion and social harmony given by Bhagwan Mahavir Ji will continue to guide human society for eternity. I pray to Bhagwan Mahavir Ji for the welfare of all,” Shah posted on X.
सभी देशवासियों को भगवान महावीर जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
भगवान महावीर जी ने सत्य, अहिंसा, करुणा और सामाजिक सद्भाव के जो संदेश दिए, वे मानव समाज को अनंतकाल तक राह दिखाते रहेंगे। भगवान महावीर जी से सभी के कल्याण की कामना करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/Q3rA0ltSnw
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Bhagwan Mahavir’s ideals continue to inspire the people to build a just, peaceful and inclusive society.
“On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I bow to Bhagwan Mahavir and recall his timeless message of Ahimsa, truth and compassion. His ideals continue to inspire us to build a just, peaceful and inclusive society. My heartfelt greetings to everyone on this sacred day,” Singh posted on X.
On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I bow to Bhagwan Mahavir and recall his timeless message of Ahimsa, truth and compassion. His ideals continue to inspire us to build a just, peaceful and inclusive society. My heartfelt greetings to everyone on this sacred day.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 10, 2025
Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda said that Bhagwan Mahavir’s divine teachings and great thoughts will always remain relevant for a non-violent society.
“I extend my heartfelt greetings on the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir, the eternal symbol of sacrifice, penance and peace. His works for establishing non-violence, truth, celibacy and non-possession in the society are immortal. They will continue to show the path of welfare of humanity to the entire world for ages. The life of Bhagwan Mahavir Ji, dedicated to the creation of a civilized society and world welfare, is always inspiring. His divine teachings and great thoughts will always remain relevant for a non-violent society,” Nadda posted on X.
त्याग, तप व शांति के शाश्वत प्रतीक, 24वें जैन तीर्थंकर भगवान महावीर जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ।
अहिंसा, सत्य, अस्तेय, ब्रह्मचर्य और अपरिग्रह आदि की समाज में स्थापना के लिए किए गए उनके कार्य अमर हैं। यह युगों तक सम्पूर्ण संसार को मानवता के कल्याण के पथ दिखाते रहेंगे।…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) April 10, 2025
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, who was born in 615 BC in a royal family and was given the name ‘Vardhamana’ in his childhood. It will be celebrated on April 10, according to Mahavir Samvat.
The festival of Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to highlight the significance of Jainism in the world, especially in India. The key teaching of ‘ahinsa parmo dharma’ or non-violence is of great significance in the world today.
(with inputs from ANI)
