India’s spiritual and cultural heritage fostering brotherhood and friendship across the globe: Assam Guv

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 26, 2024

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya said that India is  working relentlessly for global harmony as the nation is using its spiritual values and cultural heritage to foster universal brotherhood and friendship among different nations of the world.

Attending the 4th National Sanatan Conference, organized by Brahmarashtra Ekam Vishwa Mahasangh at Hiteshwar Saikia auditorium on Saturday, Acharya said that India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working unrelentingly to strengthen the edifice of a vibrant and participatory democracy, with the help of empowered and inspired people to forge inclusive and sustainable development. By doing this, India has aspired to create a world order based on the tenets of friendship.

Acharya said, “India’s rich heritage and culture are deeply rooted in Sanatan values”. Referring to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which regards the world as one family, the Governor said that India has been increasingly using this philosophy as its guiding principle to foster unity.

He also said that the institutions and the people across the country should embrace and promote spiritual and cultural values to expedite India’s emergence as one of the global leaders. He, on the occasion, expressed his gratitude to Brahmarashtra Ekam Vishwa Mahasangh for organizing the national Sanatan conference, which according to the Governor would help in propagating the inherent values of the nation and strengthen its philosophical and cultural foundations.

The Governor on the occasion also said that, throughout the country’s journey towards professing its valued philosophy, several enlightened individuals have emerged, whose wisdom and teachings profoundly enriched and glorified the cultural legacy of the country. Their lives serve as a beacon of inspiration for everybody, reminding the countrymen to follow their path and dedicate themselves selflessly to the progress of the nation.

Acharya also reiterated that global harmony has always been India’s aspiration as the country will continue working towards spreading human values and working as a deterrent against bigotry to strengthen the foundation of peace and progress. He also exuded confidence that of late Indian values and culture are gaining significant recognition and appreciation on the international stage as the celebrations of International Day of Yoga stand as a testament to India’s growing global acceptance.

The conference was attended by former Judge, Gauhati High Court Justice Ajit Borthakur, Vice Chancellor, Cotton University Ramesh Chandra Deka, founder president Brahma Rashtra Ekam Vishwa Mahasangha Dr. Sachin Sanatani along with a host of other dignitaries.