PM Modi Shares Wisdom on National Strength and Sacrifice
Prime Minister Modi emphasizes the importance of sacrifice and discipline for national strength, sharing a Sanskrit verse on social media.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Wednesday to share a profound Sanskrit verse, emphasizing that a nation’s strength and capabilities are born from sacrifice and discipline.
The verse, “भद्रमिच्छन्त ऋषयः स्वर्विदस्तपो दीक्षामुपनिषेदुरग्रे. ततो राष्ट्रं बलमोजश्च जातं तदस्मै देवा उपसन्नमन्तु॥,” conveys the idea that wise sages, desiring the welfare of all, first embraced austerity and initiation. From this foundation, the nation, strength, and vitality emerge, revered by all deities.
This mantra is derived from the Atharva Veda (Shaunaka Samhita, Kanda 19, Sukta 41, Mantra 1). It highlights that a powerful, radiant, and prosperous nation is built not on indulgence but on sacrifice, discipline, and a spirit of collective welfare. The resolve of sages is identified as the core source of a nation’s construction and its energy.
The Atharva Veda is considered one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism, often referred to as the Brahma Veda. It includes hymns praising deities, as well as teachings on medicine, science, and philosophy. It is said that a kingdom led by a scholar knowledgeable in the Atharva Veda, who is dedicated to establishing peace, will thrive without disturbances.
The Atharva Veda is regarded as a later stage of the Vedic texts, following the Rig Veda. It encompasses various practical applications, prayers for safety and prosperity, healing, and effective mantras.
