Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an article addressing all the countrymen just before the results of the Lok Sabha elections. In this, he has shared the experiences of his recent visit to Kanyakumari. The Prime Minister reached Delhi on Saturday after meditating for 45 hours at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. He wrote this article while returning from Kanyakumari to Delhi. In this, he told that he is feeling a flow of immense energy within himself after this visit.
PM Modi said in his article, ‘One phase of the biggest festival of democracy in the motherland of democracy is being completed today on 1st June. After a three-day spiritual journey in Kanyakumari, I have just boarded the plane to go to Delhi… voting is going on in Kashi and many seats. There are so many experiences, so many feelings… I am feeling a flow of infinite energy within myself.’
He has written, ‘Indeed, in this election of 24, so many pleasant coincidences have happened. In this first Lok Sabha election of Amritkaal, I started the campaign from Meerut, the inspiration place of the first freedom struggle of 1857. While doing parikrama of Maa Bharati, my last meeting of this election was held in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The privilege of having the last meeting in Punjab, the land of our Gurus, the land of the penance of Sant Ravidas ji, is also very special. After this, I got the opportunity to sit at the feet of Bharat Mata in Kanyakumari. In those initial moments, the noise of the election was echoing in my mind. Countless faces seen in rallies, road shows were coming in front of my eyes. That wave of infinite love of mothers-sisters-daughters, their blessings… that trust in their eyes for me, that affection… I was absorbing everything. My eyes were getting moist… I was going into emptiness, entering into meditation.’
PM Modi has written, ‘In a few moments, political debates, attacks and counter-attacks… voices and words of accusations, all of them automatically vanished into nothingness. The feeling of detachment in my mind became more intense…my mind became completely detached from the outside world. Such sadhana is difficult amidst such big responsibilities, but the land of Kanyakumari and the inspiration of Swami Vivekananda made it easy. I had come here leaving my election as an MP at the feet of my Kashi voters. I am also grateful to God that he gave me these values from birth. I was also thinking what Swami Vivekananda ji must have experienced during his sadhana at that place! Some part of my sadhana flowed in a similar flow of thoughts.’
He has written, ‘Amidst this detachment, amidst peace and silence, thoughts were constantly flowing in my mind for the bright future of India, for the goals of India. The rising sun of Kanyakumari gave new heights to my thoughts, the vastness of the ocean expanded my thoughts and the expanse of the horizon made me constantly feel the unity, the oneness, that is contained in the depth of the universe. It seemed as if the thoughts and experiences done in the lap of the Himalayas decades ago were being revived.’
Prime Minister Modi says, ‘Friends, this place of Kanyakumari has always been very close to my heart. Vivekananda Shila Smarak was built by Shri Eknath Ranade ji in Kanyakumari. I had the opportunity to travel a lot with Eknath ji. During the construction of this memorial, it was natural to stay in Kanyakumari for some time, to go there and come there. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari… this is our common identity, which is deeply embedded in the heart of every citizen of the country. This is the Shaktipeeth where Mother Shakti took incarnation in the form of Kanya Kumari. On this southern end, Mother Shakti did penance and waited for Lord Shiva who was residing on the Himalayas at the northernmost end of India. Kanyakumari is the land of the confluence of confluences. The holy rivers of our country meet in different seas and here those seas meet. And here another great confluence is seen – the ideological confluence of India!’
He has written, ‘Along with Vivekananda Shila Smarak, there is a huge statue of Saint Tiruvalluvar, Gandhi Mandapam and Kamarajar Mani Mandapam. These streams of thoughts of great heroes form a confluence of national thinking here. This gives rise to great inspirations of nation building. To those who doubt India’s being a nation and the unity of the country, this land of Kanyakumari gives an indelible message of unity. The huge statue of Saint Tiruvalluvar in Kanyakumari seems to be looking at the expanse of Mother India from the sea. His creation ‘Thirukkural’ is like a crown studded with gems of Tamil literature. It describes every aspect of life, which inspires us to give our best for ourselves and the nation. It was my great fortune to pay tribute to such a great personality.’
Prime Minister Modi, while quoting Swami Vivekananda in his article, wrote, ‘Swami Vivekananda ji had said – Every Nation Has a Message To deliver, a mission to fulfil, a destiny to reach. India has been moving forward with this spirit for thousands of years with meaningful objectives. India has been the center of research of ideas for thousands of years. We have never considered what we have earned as our personal capital and never measured it on economic or material parameters. That is why, ‘Idam Na Mam’ has become a natural and spontaneous part of India’s character.
He said, ‘India’s welfare leads to the welfare of the world, India’s progress leads to the progress of the world, our freedom movement is also a big example of this. India became independent on 15 August 1947. At that time many countries of the world were in slavery. India’s independence also inspired and strengthened those countries, they attained independence. Right now, the example of the difficult period of Corona is also in front of us. When apprehensions were being expressed about poor and developing countries, but, India’s successful efforts encouraged and supported many countries.’
PM Modi said, ‘Today India’s governance model has become an example for many countries of the world. The rise of 25 crore people out of poverty in just 10 years is unprecedented. Innovative experiments like pro-people good governance, aspirational district, aspirational block are being discussed in the world today. From empowerment of the poor to last mile delivery, our efforts to give priority to the person standing in the last row of the society have inspired the world.
He wrote, ‘India’s Digital India campaign is an example for the whole world today that how we can use technology to empower the poor, bring transparency, and give them their rights. In India, cheap data is becoming a medium of social equality by ensuring the poor’s access to information and services. The whole world is looking at this democratization of technology from a research perspective and big global institutions are advising many countries to learn from our model.’
He said, ‘Today, India’s progress and rise is not just a big opportunity for India. It is also a historic opportunity for all our fellow traveller countries across the world. After the success of G-20, the world is accepting this role of India more vocally. Today, India is being accepted as a strong and important voice of the Global South. It was on India’s initiative that the African Union became a part of the G-20 group. This has proved to be an important turning point in the future of all African countries.’
Tags: Lok Sabha Election 2024, Lok Sabha Elections, Narendra Modi
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 3, 2024, 10:06 IST