NEW DELHI: Greeting the people on Gita Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the holy scripture’s noble ideals motivate people to live life to the fullest potential and be compassionate. As per Hindu calendar, it is believed that Lord Krishna revealed the sacred Bhagavad Gita to warrior Arjuna on this day.
“The noble ideals enshrined in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita have radiated across the world. They motivate people to lead life to the fullest potential and be compassionate. On Gita Jayanti, we celebrate the values mentioned in the Gita and recall the teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna,” Modi tweeted.
In another tweet, Modi said, “On the auspicious day of Gita Jayanti, millions all over the world would chant verses from chapters 12 and 15 of the sacred Gita at 6pm IST. Sharing a link where you can find the audio of chapters 12 and 15.” Even in his address to the farmers after the distribution of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Modi extended his Gita Jayanti greetings