Kurukshetra : Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday mentioned India is taking the message of the Bhagavad Gita to the worldwide stage, with greater than 50 Indian missions organising parallel occasions as a part of the Worldwide Gita Mahotsav.
Addressing the tenth version of Worldwide Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, he described the scripture as a common information to righteous residing that continues to supply “inside energy and non secular readability” throughout nations and generations.
Jaishankar mentioned the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, together with the Haryana authorities, the Kurukshetra Growth Board, and the accomplice state, Madhya Pradesh, is working to internationalise the Mahotsav this 12 months. Because the lead organisation on this effort, the Ministry has “performed a pivotal function in amplifying the Gitas resonance throughout continents,” he mentioned.
The minister famous that missions overseas have chosen distinguished international students to hitch the celebrations, bringing various views to the non secular dialogue. Greater than 25 translated editions of the Bhagavad Gita have been collected for exhibition, highlighting its attain throughout cultures and languages. By exhibitions, discourses and cultural programmes held in India and overseas, the Ministry goals to honour “Lord Krishnas everlasting teachings and their transformative energy,” he mentioned.
“This world celebrations should not merely a cultural gathering; it’s a reaffirmation of shared values and a name to dwell with braveness and compassion. BY bringing communities throughout borders collectively, the ministry strives to embody the Gitas spirit of concord and resilience. Could the teachings of the Gita proceed to information humanity in the direction of a extra highly effective, purposeful and enlightened world”, EAM Jaishankar added.
Calling the worldwide celebrations a reaffirmation of shared values, Jaishankar mentioned the Mahotsav seeks to unite communities throughout borders and embody the Gitas spirit of concord and resilience. “Could the teachings of the Gita information humanity in the direction of a extra purposeful and enlightened world,” he added.
The Worldwide Gita Mahotsav, which started in Kurukshetra on November 15, continues to attract huge public participation. Officers mentioned greater than 70 lakh individuals are anticipated to attend this years version, with eminent personalities from throughout the nation already becoming a member of the continued occasions.
A state authorities spokesperson mentioned Gita Mahotsav celebrations are being held in 50 nations this 12 months with help from the Ministry of Exterior Affairs. Madhya Pradesh has been included because the accomplice state for the 2025 version.
The spokesperson mentioned that on November 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a ceremony at Jyotisar to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. A pandal unfold over 155 acres has been arrange on the venue, and round 1.5 lakh devotees are anticipated to take part. Main intersections in Kurukshetra are being developed on a Mahabharata theme, and temples throughout the town are being lit with ornamental illumination.
