President, Prime Minister greet Nation on Mahavir Jayanti

The President, Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam in his message on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which is being celebrated tomorrow, has said: "On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I send my greetings and good wishes to all my people. Lord Mahavira renounced the world for the cause of humanity and preached ahimsa, truth and compassion. May his noble teachings continue to inspire us to strive for love, peace, harmony and amity and work for the unity and progress of our motherland."

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the Nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In a message, the Prime Minister said that Lord Mahavir’s life and teachings are constant reminders of the extraordinary power of non-violence, truth and peace. Lord Mahavir showed us the path to enlightenment in a manner, which does not cause hurt to living beings. His profound message is a beacon of hope and salvation for the entire humanity, Dr Singh added.

Source : Press Information Bureau

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