PM Modi Inaugurates Navkar Mahamantra Divas and Calls for Nine Resolutions Inspired by Jain Principles on Mahavir Jayanti.
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On April 9, 2025, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated and participated in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi). The event served as a global spiritual congregation aimed at fostering peace, non-violence, and inner harmony through the collective chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra, the most sacred chant in Jainism (an ancient Indian religion).
- The celebration coincided with Mahavir Jayanti, honoring the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and witnessed participation of over 25,000 people from 108 countries chanting in unison to spread a message of peace and unity.
Main Point :- (i) PM Modi described the Navkar Mantra as a deep spiritual reservoir of peace, stability, and mental clarity.
(ii) He emphasized its role in honoring the Panch Parmeshthi—Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and Sadhus—who together represent 108 divine attributes in Jainism.
(iii) The Prime Minister also urged citizens to adopt nine meaningful resolutions inspired by Jain values to build a sustainable and harmonious future: conserve water, plant a tree in the name of one’s mother, actively participate in the cleanliness mission, support local products (Vocal for Local), explore the cultural richness of India, promote and practice natural farming, maintain a healthy lifestyle, incorporate yoga or sports into daily routines, and extend help to the underprivileged.
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