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to inspire generations through General of India in collaboration
his message of righteousness, with the Russian-Indian Club
resilience, and devotion. His and the Primorye State Art
presence in an Italian town is a Gallery. Paintings created by
reminder that the moral compass Russian children aged 5-16 on
provided by India’s ancient sages themes from The Ramayana
transcends geography and time. were displayed, showcasing how
Similarly, the unveiling of deeply the epic resonates even
a 51-feet-tall statue of Shri with those who are far removed
Ram in Mississauga, Canada from India geographically. Such
created a wave of excitement initiatives highlight how Indian
among the Indian diaspora and culture is being reimagined and
beyond. The statue is said to be celebrated globally, often by
the tallest statue of Shri Ram in people with no ancestral ties to
North America. Lord Ram, the India.
central figure in the Ramayana, These examples demonstrate
embodies the virtues of truth, a powerful reality- that Indian
justice, and duty - values that culture has become a shared
resonate universally. For heritage, crossing borders and
many in the diaspora, the bridging diverse communities.
installation of this statue The Ramayana, Mahabharata,
not only strengthens and teachings of sages
their spiritual roots but like Maharishi Valmiki
also allows younger are not seen merely
generations born as religious texts but
abroad to connect as repositories of
with their ancestral universal values.
traditions. Concepts such as
In Vladivostok, respect for elders,
Russia, a unique concern for nature,
exhibition was and the triumph of
organised recently good over evil resonate
by the Consulate across societies.
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