CHANDIGARH, DEC 18
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that the Central Government has released an amount of Rs 100 crore to Haryana under the Krishna Circuit and the same is being spent on the development of Brahma Sarovar and Jyotisar in Kurukshetra. Efforts are being made to further propagate the message of sacred Gita at a grand scale, he added.
Mr Manohar Lal was speaking at a cultural programme organized on the concluding day of International Gita Mahotsav at Kurukshetra today.
Earlier, he performed “Shrimad Bhagwad Gita Pujan” ceremony at the holy bank of Brahma Sarovar and also performed Deep Daan at the holy bank of Brahma Sarovar with Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Kumar, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Mr Nayab Singh Saini, MLA Mr. Subhash Sudha and Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj.
While addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Gita Jayanti is being organized in Kurukshetra for last many years but since last three years, it is being organized at international level. He said that lakhs of people from different parts of the country and abroad visit this important event every year and take along with them the message of Bhagvad Gita which was delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He said the message of the Holy Scripture is useful for people belonging to all sections of the society be it the farmers, soldiers, traders, teachers etc. However, it assumes special significance for politicians as it shows them the way to dedicate themselves for the welfare of people.
He said that besides, International Gita Mahotsav, religious programmes, fairs and yatras are organized throughout the year and they have their own Importance. These types of events not only help in inculcating moral values among the people but also teach them how to live a peaceful life without tension by doing away with the habit of living in isolation. He said that the Kumbh Mela is also coming up in January wherein lakhs of people of the country would take holy bath.
He said that Gita is not only confined to spiritualism but has practical relevance also. While reciting one of the Gita Shaloka, the Chief Minister said that one should perform his duties without worrying about the results as this would help him achieving success in his life.
Earlier, speaking on this occasion, Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj described International Gita Mahotsav as a grand inspiration which has a laid a strong foundation for the bright future of the country. Such kind of events would help our children becoming more cultured who ultimately help in building a strong nation, he added.
Later, well known Singer Kailash Kher made the audience spellbound through his performance. Also, the dance drama by Subhra Gahlotra and Vrindavan Raslila and Dance Drama-Gita on Wheels also enthralled the audiences through their performance.
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