New Delhi Bureau
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the ‘Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Conference’ at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organised to mark 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission, the global conference drew saints, acharyas and thousands of seekers from India and abroad. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the youth of the country are at the centre of his policies and that their participation would play the most important role in building a strong India.
Grand inauguration ceremony at Bharat Mandapam
The Prime Minister arrived at Bharat Mandapam at around 11 on Friday morning, where the inauguration ceremony of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav global conference was organised. According to sources, the Prime Minister formally inaugurated the conference with the lighting of the lamp and then addressed the assembled gathering. Amid a spiritual atmosphere at the venue, representatives from India and abroad welcomed the Prime Minister. Senior saints and acharyas associated with the Chinmaya Mission were also present on the dais during the inaugural session. Beginning his address, the Prime Minister said that getting the opportunity to participate in this Amrit Mahotsav was a distinct spiritual experience for him.
“Youth of the country are at the centre of my policies”
Prime Minister Modi delivered a strong message centred on the youth in his address. “The youth of the country are at the centre of my policies,” he said. The Prime Minister stressed that the participation of young people is vital for building a strong India and that the power of youth would take the nation to new heights. According to sources, the Prime Minister said that today’s youth are not merely the future but the greatest strength of the present. He said that the dreams and aspirations of young people are kept at the centre of every scheme and policy of the government. The statement is being seen as a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment towards the youth.
“Chinmaya Mission is not just an institution, it is an idea”
In his address, the Prime Minister praised the 75-year journey of the Chinmaya Mission. “The Chinmaya Mission is not merely an institution; it is the Chinmaya thought,” he said. The Prime Minister noted that the journey shaped by the vision and resolve of the Chinmaya rishi who founded the mission has continued for decades. “That which is Chinmaya is naturally immortal, full of nectar,” he said. The Prime Minister added that this is why the name ‘Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav’, being celebrated at Bharat Mandapam, is so meaningful. He extended his greetings on the Amrit Mahotsav to the saints, acharyas, lakhs of seekers and followers associated with the Chinmaya Mission across the world.
Mention of completing Navratri fasts
The Prime Minister also shared a personal and emotional moment in his address. According to sources, he said, “Guruji, you are absolutely right. My Navratri fasts have just concluded.” The Prime Minister said he bows before the saints and seeks their blessings. “India will make every possible effort to walk on the path shown by you,” he said. The remark was greeted with applause by those present in the hall. It is well known that the Prime Minister observes fasts every year during Navratri, and this year too he followed the nine-day fast.
Message of pride in Indian heritage
The Prime Minister also spoke at length about India’s knowledge tradition and heritage. “Our knowledge and consciousness are immortal. It is because of this consciousness that India too has remained immortal for thousands of years,” he said. The Prime Minister explained that the very word ‘Bharat’ means that which is engaged in the pursuit of knowledge and light. He recalled that when the occasion of 75 years of the country’s independence arrived, the thought had come to his mind that the occasion should not only be made a platform of inspiration for India but should also bring alive the spirit of India that knows how to live by immortal ideas. The Prime Minister said that taking pride in Indian heritage and preserving it is the duty of all of us. Read the preview published ahead of the inauguration here: https://pradesh24news.in/?p=7037
Over 9,000 devotees; representatives from India and abroad
More than 9,000 devotees and representatives from India and abroad are reported to be participating in the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav global conference. According to sources, seekers, acharyas and followers connected with the Chinmaya Mission’s centres around the world have arrived in large numbers. The conference celebrates 75 years of the spiritual and social journey of the Chinmaya Mission. In-depth discussions on the ideas, teachings and activities associated with the Chinmaya Mission are expected during the conference. According to the organisers, the event is an important opportunity to present India’s spiritual tradition on a global platform.
75 years of Chinmaya Mission: a glimpse of the spiritual journey
The Chinmaya Mission has completed 75 years of its founding, and the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ is being celebrated to mark the milestone. In his address, the Prime Minister said that the journey of these many decades has been filled with Chinmaya resolve. According to sources, the Chinmaya Mission is today spread across many countries of the world, with lakhs of seekers and followers associated with it. The mission works in the fields of spiritual knowledge, Vedanta philosophy and social service. The Prime Minister said that the saints have special affection and blessings for him and that participating in the Mahotsav was a matter of good fortune for him. He said he had received the opportunity to attend the event through everyone’s courtesy.
What lies ahead at the conference
Following the inaugural session, various sessions of the global conference will be held, featuring discussions on the ideas, spiritual teachings and social activities of the Chinmaya Mission. According to sources, scholars, saints and acharyas from India and abroad will present their thoughts at the conference. The event is also considered significant for carrying Indian philosophy and spirituality to the new generation. After the Prime Minister’s youth-centred message, attention is now on what deliberations take place in the forthcoming sessions on youth participation and India’s knowledge tradition. A shared resolve is also expected to be adopted at the conclusion of the conference.
Disclaimer: This report has been prepared on the basis of available sources and verification. Corrections will be published in case of any factual error.
