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NEW DELHI, AUG 18
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday greeted citizens on the eve of Janmashtami and prayed that the festival inspires all to follow the path of virtue in one’s thought, words and action. In a message, the president said Lord Krishna’s life and teachings included the message of well being and virtue.
“He propagated the concept of ‘Nishkam Karma’ and enlightened the people about the attainment of ultimate truth through the path of ‘Dharma’. I pray that this festival of Janmashtami inspires us to follow the path of virtue in our thought, words and action,” Murmu said.
The president extended warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens living in India and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communiqué.
Vice President greets the nation on the eve of Janmashtami
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has wished the people on the eve of Janmashtami. Following is the full text of his message – “I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.
Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is of great spiritual significance for the devout. It reaffirms our faith in the victory of ‘Dharma’ (righteousness) over ‘Adharma’ (evil).
Shri Krishna is the epitome of divine love, supreme beauty and eternal happiness (Ananda). His timeless teachings in the Bhagavad Gita have been a great source of inspiration for humanity.
May this Janmashtami bring peace, harmony and happiness in our lives.”
