Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the foundation of a progressive nation's strength and power
PIB National (English) · Published 11 November 2026 · Last updated
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on November 11, 2026, highlighting that the strength and power of a progressive nation are founded upon penance, religious observances, and welfare.
Key points
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on November 11, 2026, via his official account on X.
- The shared Sanskrit verse highlights that the strength and power of a progressive nation are founded upon penance, religious observances, and the desire for the welfare of all.
- The shared Subhashitam text on X begins with the phrase भद्रमिच्छन्त ऋषयः स्वर्विदस्तपो दीक्षामुपनिषेदुरग्रे.
- The Prime Minister explained that the sages, who wished for the welfare of all and were knowledgeable about heaven, first devoted themselves to penance and religious observances.
- According to the shared translation, it was through penance and observances that the nation, strength, and power came into existence.
- Ancient sages devoted themselves to religious observances and penance, through which the nation, strength, and power came into existence, with all deities paying homage to such a progressive nation.
- The official communication associated with this release bears the reference code MJPS/SS/PRK on November 11, 2026.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on November 11, 2026.
Background
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi frequently utilizes digital media platforms such as X to share classical Indian literature, philosophical verses, and traditional Subhashitams.
- These communications often coincide with major cultural, spiritual, and seasonal festivals celebrated across the country throughout the year.
Prelims facts and Mains angle for this issue are in the full SWAदेSH note.
Original report: PIB National (English)