Indians are embracing all views without a feeling of inferiority, PM Modi says

PUDUCHERRY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India is the most refined idea of human civilization and the most natural voice of humanity and underlined the importance of India's role in overcoming the dire challenges faced by the world today.
The PM was speaking after releasing a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of revolutionary freedom fighter-turned-spiritual guru Sri Aurobindo to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. Addressing the gathering through video conference, Modi appealed to the people to prepare themselves by taking inspiration from Sri Aurobindo and to realize the dream of developed India.
He said the life of Sri Aurobindo is a reflection of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
He said Indians are embracing all views in the journey of developed India without a feeling of inferiority. “We are working with the Mantra of ‘India First’ and placing the country's heritage with pride before the entire world,” he said.
He said the life of Sri Aurobindo embodies another strength that India possesses, which is also one of the five pledges, 'Freedom from the mentality of slavery.'
He pointed out that despite heavy western influence, when on his return to India, Sri Aurobindo came in contact with the Gita during his time in prison and he emerged as the loudest voice of Indian culture. He studied the scriptures and translated texts ranging from Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Upanishad.
“People witnessed India in Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts, the same Sri Aurobindo, who was once kept away from Indianness in his youth. This is the real strength of India and Indianness”, he said.
“India is that immortal seed, which may be suppressed a little under adverse circumstances, may wither a little, but it cannot die”, he said while highlighting the rich cultural history.
Talking about the cultural immortality of India, he said, “India was immortal even in the time of Maharishi Aurobindo, and it is immortal even today in the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal.”