New India moving forward reviving science, research along with faith: PM Modi in Ujjain

PM Modi began his address by hailing Lord Mahakal and said, “Jai Mahakaal! This energy of Ujjain, this enthusiasm! This aura of Avantika, this wonderfulness, this bliss!"

The Prime Minister said that Ujjain has not only been the centre of India according to astrological calculation but it has been the centre of India’s soul too.

He remarked that Ujjain has gathered history in itself. “Every particle of Ujjain is engulfed in spirituality, and it transmits ethereal energy in every nook and corner.”

The Prime Minister continued, “Ujjain has led India's wealth and prosperity, knowledge and dignity, civilization and literature for thousands of years.”

“In order to reach the pinnacle of success, it is necessary that the nation touches its cultural heights and stands proudly with its identity,” he said.

Continuing with the importance of cultural confidence, the Prime Minister said ”the cultural splendour of a nation is so vast only when the flag of its success is fluttering on the world stage. And, to reach the pinnacle of success, it is also necessary that the nation touches its cultural excellence, and stands proudly with its identity.”

“That is why in the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal, India has called for Panch Prans like freedom from the mentality of slavery and pride in our heritage," he added.

Further elaborating on the role of spiritualism in the nation’s life, Modi said “It is the spiritual confidence of our civilization, due to which India has remained immortal for thousands of years. As long as these centres of our faith are awakened, the consciousness of India is awakened, and the soul of India is awakened."

Recalling history, the Prime Minister talked about invaders like Iltutmish who made efforts to destroy the energy of Ujjain.

Modi also recalled the efforts that have been made to exploit India in the past. He continued, “India was revived, then rose again from the energy of these authentic centres of faith. Today once again, in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Amar Avantika is proclaiming the cultural immortality of India.”.

Throwing light on what religion means to India, the Prime Minister underlined that it is a collective determination of our duties.

“The goal of our resolutions is the welfare of the world, and service to mankind,” he said. 

Talking about spirituality and education, the Prime Minister pointed out that spiritual centres like Kashi have been the capital of knowledge, philosophy and art along with religion, and places like Ujjain have been the centres of research related to astronomy.

The Prime Minister further explained that the New India of today is moving forward with its ancient values while also reviving the tradition of science and research along with faith.

“Today we are standing equal to the big powers of the world in the field of astronomy.”

Throwing light on India’s space missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, the Prime Minister remarked that today India is also launching satellites of other countries into space.

“India is ready to take that leap in the sky," Modi added, “In the field of defence, India is moving towards self-reliance with full force. From sports to startups the youth of India are showcasing their talent on the world stage.”

The Prime Minister said, “Where there is innovation, there will be renovation.”  Remarking on the losses incurred during the years of slavery, the Prime Minister said that” India is reclaiming its glory by renovating the places of its pride, honour and legacy.”

He further added that the entire country as well as humanity will reap its benefits. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister said, “With the blessings of Mahakal, the grandeur of India will create new possibilities of development in the world and the divinity of India will pave the way for a peaceful world.”

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister dedicated Phase I of the Mahakal Lok Project to the nation at Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain.