New Delhi: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. In a message, he said that Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of righteousness and as an ideal human being whose life was an eloquent inspirational message. On this auspicious occasion, let us draw inspiration from the great epic hero’s illustrious saga that provided the philosophical basis for Mahatma Gandhiji’s vision for our country’s polity, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Ram Navami’ which marks the birth of Lord Rama.
Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of righteousness and as an ideal human being whose life was an eloquent inspirational message. He stood for the values of truth, respect for parents, compassion and love for all living beings and unflinching commitment to justice and good governance.
On this auspicious occasion, let us draw inspiration from the great epic hero’s illustrious saga that provided the philosophical basis for Mahatma Gandhiji’s vision for our country’s polity. Let us move towards the realization of those ideals in our country’s current transformational journey.”