New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, saying the messages of Lord Mahavir are an inspiration for the country in building a developed India.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, my best wishes to all the families of the country. Lord Mahavir’s messages related to peace, restraint and goodwill are an inspiration for the country in building a developed India.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti and said that Lord Mahavir’s principles of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and non-possession will guide generations.
In a post on X, Amit Shah said, “Infinite wishes to everyone on Lord Mahavir Jayanti. Lord Mahavir Ji, the eternal symbol of sacrifice, penance, truth and non-violence, paved the way for the welfare of the entire human race through his teachings. His Panchsheel principles of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and non-possession will guide generations.”
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, who was given the name of ‘Vardhamana’ in his childhood. Lord Mahavir was born in 615 BC in a royal family.