On October 21, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit verse to demonstrate the virtues of lifelong gratitude and selfless service. The verse also emphasizes the importance of remembering sacrifices made by great souls.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on October 21, 2026, drawing a parallel between coconut trees and noble people to highlight the virtues of lifelong gratitude and selfless service. The verse reads: 'प्रथमवयसि पीतं तोयमल्पं स्मरन्तः शिरसि निहितभारा नारिकेला नराणाम्। ददति जलमनल्पास्वादमाजीवितान्तं न हि कृतमुपकारं साधवो विस्मरन्ति॥'. Just as a coconut tree remembers, throughout its life, the small amount of water it received in its early stage and continues to offer sweet water even while bearing a heavy burden upon its head, truly noble individuals never forget the benefaction done to them. They align their lives with their ideals and remain ever grateful for that benevolence through their actions and spirit of devoted service. The verse also emphasizes the importance of remembering sacrifices made by great souls. As stated in the verse, 'in the same way truly noble individuals, especially in reverence to the great souls who made sacrifices, never forget the benefaction done to them.' Holding deep gratitude for their sacrifice, austerity and dedication, they align their lives with their ideals and remain ever grateful for that benevolence through their actions and spirit of devoted service.
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