PM modi mann ki baat: In the 123rd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the power of Lord Buddha’s ideas, which unite countries, cultures and people. PM Modi said that in the past, many people of Vietnam sent them their messages through various mediums. There was reverence in every line of these messages, intimacy. His feelings were going to touch the mind. Those people were expressing their gratitude to India for seeing the sacred remains of Lord Buddha. The sentiments in his words were more than some formal thanks.
The PM said that originally these sacred remains of Lord Buddha were discovered in Nagarjunakonda in Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh. This place has a deep connection with Buddhism. It is said that people from far and wide, including Sri Lanka and China, used to come to this place. Last month, these sacred remains of Lord Buddha were taken from India to Vietnam. They were kept in 9 different places there to visit the public. This initiative of India became a national festival for Vietnam in a way. You can imagine that in Vietnam with a population of about 10 crore people, more than 1.5 crore people visited the sacred remains of Lord Buddha.
There is no limit to reverence, everyone has sent emotion
The pictures and videos I saw on social media, they made it realize that Shraddha has no limit. It rains, strong sunlight, people stood in queues for hours. Children, elderly, disabled people were all emotions. PM Modi said that the President of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister, Senior Minister, everyone was ate. The sense of respect among the people there was so deep that the Vietnam government had urged it to extend it for 12 days and India accepted it.
Beautiful opportunity to connect with cultural heritage
The PM said that in the thoughts of Lord Buddha, there is the power that binds countries, cultures and people in one thread. Earlier, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha were taken to Thailand and Mongolia and there was the same sense of reverence there. I also urge all of you to visit the Buddhist sites of your state. It will be a spiritual experience, as well as a beautiful opportunity to join our cultural heritage.