‘Lord Ram gave us ideals that are unparalleled in history of humanity’: Top quotes of PM Narendra Modi at Delhi Dussehra event

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the Dussehra celebrations in East Delhi. Speaking at the event, the PM extended his wishes to the people on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. He also talked about Lord Ram and the ideals he gave to humanity, which the PM described as being “unparalleled in the history of humanity.” Here are the top quotes of the PM from the Dussehra event in Delhi:

– On this sacred occasion of Vijayadashami, I bow at the feet of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Janaki, and Bajrangbali.In this holy atmosphere, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on Vijayadashami. Today, every corner of India is immersed in Ram. Across the country, the staging of Ramleelas, the tradition of keeping Lord Shri Ram’s ideals alive, the proclamation of the end of tyranny and terror… and the belief in the eternal victory of truth over falsehood… For us, these are not merely festivals; they are the life force of India.

– This country, its culture, and its ancestors have worshipped Lord Shri Ram for thousands of years. This faith is not just because Shri Ram ended the demon king Ravana.This faith is also because Lord Ram gave us such ideals that are unparalleled in the history of humanity.

– Ram Rajya, that is, such a governance where there is no discrimination against anyone, where everyone gets justice, where equal opportunities are available, and where the purpose of power is not to rule, but to serve the welfare of the people… this is the ideal of Lord Shri Ram, which is still considered the standard of good governance today. Therefore, we must always move forward with the mantra of treating the public as Janardan and “Citizen, you are God.” We must prioritize the service of the poor and the deprived.

– For thousands of years, India, its culture and its ancestors have worshipped Prabhu Shri Ram.This devotion is not merely because Shri Ram defeated the demon king Ravana, but also because he gave us ideals that remain unparalleled in the history of humanity.

– No matter how big the crisis may be, no matter how tough the challenge may be… we must not sit back relying on others. We must recognize our own strength. We must have faith in our resources. We must turn our resolve into power and find solutions through our own hard work. Because Lord Shri Ram taught us that the difficulties of the path cannot stop our journey.The ocean lay ahead, Lanka was far away, but the resolve was unwavering, so Ramji awakened the collective power of the people, made public participation his support, and turned an impossible-seeming goal into reality. This is the fundamental mantra of success.

– For centuries, our heritage has been looted and taken abroad, but today we are bringing back those treasures. In the past 12 years, more than 600 ancient idols have been brought back to India. India is giving a new identity to its cultural centers around the world.

– This festival instills in us the courage that no matter how mighty the enemy may be, when we stand with truth and humanity, victory is ultimately ours. This very spirit of Dussehra has always been the ideology of India.

– No matter how great the crisis or how difficult the challenge, we must not depend on others. We must recognise our own capabilities, trust our resources, strengthen our resolve and find solutions through hard work. Prabhu Shri Ram teaches us that no obstacle on the path can stop our journey.

– Our thoughts must align, our committees—that is, all the institutions of the nation, all political parties… must stand together for the national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit, we must fight together against the enemies of the country. The forces that harm the nation, the people who divide society, the mindset that hates our culture… these are the enemies of the country.

– A nation progresses when it possesses a sense of self-respect, and its heritage plays a major role in shaping that self-respect. That is why the country is now working to preserve its heritage and identity. For centuries, our heritage was looted and taken abroad. But today, we are bringing those treasures back. Over the past 12 years, more than 650 ancient idols have been brought back to India. India is giving its cultural centres a new identity on the world stage.