SOLAN :Emphasising the need of national integration, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that the unity in diversity was the uniqueness of our nation which is a plural society and repository of multiplicity of cultures.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the newly-constructed temple of Lord Krishna on The Mall road in the town, Bhagwat said that Indian civilization, stretching over five thousand years, provides the most distinctive feature in the coexistence of unity in diversity.
He said that religion offer a unified vision of reality because God is one and the reality which he created must have unity and integrity. Religion aims at uniting the humanity and the service of mankind was the service of God. Each one of us should work with sincerity and dedication towards the development of our society and the nation. He said that it was the ‘Karma’ that motivates us towards ‘Dharma’.
RSS Sarsanghchalak said that Bhagwad Gita teaches us to work with dedication for whatever duty has been assigned to us without worrying for the results and fruits of our hard work. He expressed hope that the Shri Krishna Temple constructed in Solan would emerge as a place not only for worship but also a place for pondering for the welfare of the society.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while welcoming the RSS chief said that India was a grand synthesis of cultures, religions and language of the people belonging to different castes and communities has upheld its unity and cohesiveness despite several hardships.
Thakur said that religion was the binding force uniting every section of the society. He said that it was important that in the modern era of cut throat competition, we all uphold our religion and culture. “Only those societies progress that gives due respect to its tradition and culture,” he added.
The Chief Minister said that no one can achieve success by abandoning our values and culture. He said that science and religion should coexist for a strong and vibrant Nation. He said that today India was fast forging ahead on the path of becoming ‘Vishva Guru’ under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under his leadership, the country has gained its old glory and even the most powerful countries of the world were acknowledging the power of India, he said.
Mr Thakur said that Himachal Pradesh was known as the ‘Dev Bhoomi’ throughout the world for its peace loving and God fearing people. He said that the Shri Krishna Temple at Solan would go a long was in quenching the religious thirst of the people of the area.
He assured the members of the Sri Krishna Vrindavan Trust of all possible help from the government side for expansion of its activities in the state.
Sri Krishna Vrindavan Trust president Rajiv Kohli welcomed Mr Bhagwat, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and other dignitaries present on the occasion. He also detailed various activities of the Trust.
State BJP President Satpal Satti, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Rajiv Saizal and former MP Virender Kashyap were present on the occasion.
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