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engaged in national service for humanity with the marvellous
over a hundred years. epic of the Ramayan.
That is why, we see, Friends, This influence of the
whenever a natural disaster Ramayan is on account of the
strikes anywhere in the country, ideals and values of Bhagwan
RSS volunteers are the first Ram enshrined in it. Bhagwan
to reach there. This spirit of Ram embraced everyone with
"nation first" always remains a spirit of service, harmony and
paramount in every action and compassion. That is why we
every endeavor of millions of feel that the Ram of Maharishi
volunteers. I extend my best Valmiki's Ramayan is complete
wishes to every volunteer who is only with Mata Shabari and
dedicating oneself to this great Nishadraj.
yagya of service to the nation. That is why, friends, when
My dear countrymen, Next the Ram temple was erected in
th
month, the 7 of October is Ayodhya, a temple dedicated
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. We to Nishadraj and Maharishi
all know how great a foundation Valmiki was also built alongside
Maharishi Valmiki is to Indian it. When you visit Ayodhya to
culture. It was indeed Maharishi see Ram Lalla, I urge you to
Valmiki who introduced us visit the Maharishi Valmiki and
extensively to Avatar Kathas of Nishadraj temples.
Bhagwan Ram. He presented My dear countrymen, the
most special thing about art,
literature, and culture is that
they are not confined to any
one realm. Their fragrance
transcends all boundaries
and touches people's hearts.
Recently, "Sauntkh Mandapa,"
a cultural institute in Paris,
completed 50 years. This
centre has made a significant
contribution in popularizing
Indian dance. It was founded
by Milena Salvini, who was
awarded the Padma Shri
a few years ago. I heartily
congratulate all those
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