Lucknow, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Uttar Pradesh has been a sacred land for Jain Tirthankaras, with Ayodhya alone being the birthplace of five and Kashi of one.
Addressing a grand celebration of 'Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Diwas' at the Sangeet Natak Akademi in Gomti Nagar, organised by the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), while highlighting the state's deep spiritual heritage, the CM said that Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara and king of Ayodhya, was born here and that the teachings of spirituality and meditation spread from this very soil.
He also referred to the inspirational message delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing. He highlighted the nine resolutions shared by the PM to integrate the Navkar Mahamantra into daily life and urged everyone to adopt them in spirit and practice.
Extending his greetings on Lord Mahavir Jayanti, Yogi encouraged people to spread the core values of Jainism, non-violence and compassion.
Regarding the significance of the Navkar Mahamantra, he said that it serves as a path to liberation from the threefold sufferings, physical, divine and spiritual. "When individuals align themselves with the spirit of spiritual discipline, self-purification and service to others, they elevate their lives and inspire society and the world at large," he said.
The CM emphasised that the lives of all 24 Tirthankaras were devoted to the welfare of humanity. "Their teachings and spiritual practices set a timeless example of righteous living. These principles of Jainism continue to hold deep relevance even today. Every Indian should draw inspiration from them and integrate them into their daily lives," he said.
He lauded the magnificence of the Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Diwas and said that the event marks the first time Jainism's teachings have been celebrated globally. He expressed confidence that this initiative would serve as a beacon of inspiration for all.
Yogi once again extended heartfelt greetings on Lord Mahavir Jayanti and appealed to everyone to internalise and propagate the eternal teachings of Jainism.
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