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New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on February 10, 2018, said that India is capital of spirituality in the entire world and we should feel proud of our cultural heritage. He was addressing the gathering after performing the 88th Mahamasthakabhisheka to Bahubali Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.
The Head of Shravanabelagola Mutt, Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji, Governor of Karnataka Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Karnataka, A Manju and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Vice President said that the Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava is considered as the most auspicious occasion that commences once in every 12 years. He said that Munis ( saints) travel across the country to spread the light of Gyan and it is our culture to respect, follow and take inspiration from our gurus. This celebration will inspire all of us to create a peaceful, harmonious and blissful world, he added, according to a PIB release.
The Vice President said that we should never feel shy of dharma and said ‘Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha‘ – Dharma protects those who uphold or protect Dharma. Everyone must do something to the society, he added. He lauded the efforts and contribution of Jain Gurus and other members to the society. He further said that Jain community has been showing way for us to do good to society.
The Vice President said that the message of the 24 Tirthankaras is one of the theoretical foundations of our independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and non-violence was the central principle of that epic struggle. He complimented Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola Mutt for conducting the Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava for the fourth time in a row. He also eleased 108 books published by Bharatiya Jnanpith belonging to the time of King Bahubali who is the son of First Jain Tirthankara Rishabhadeva.