JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the young generation to follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir and lead by the ideals espoused by him to shape India's future.
He observed this while addressing the Bhagwan Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Programme organized by Shree Mahavir Jain Education Society under the aegis of SS Jain Sabha today in Jammu.
The Lt Governor called upon every section of the society to take inspiration from the life and teachings of Lord Mahavir and dedicate their lives for the welfare of the downtrodden and rapid development of J&K UT.
"Bhagwan Mahavir's teachings of Ahimsa, Anekantwad and Aparigrah have contributed immensely to our composite culture and his vision is more relevant today than ever before," said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor said, the teachings of Lord Mahavir are aimed at ending all kinds of discrimination, nurturing individual growth and creating social equity. "He always emphasised on strong resolve, auspicious thinking and the courage to walk alone on the righteous path, the Lt Governor added.
The Lt Governor urged the young generation to follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir and lead by the ideals espoused by him to shape India's future.
Cultural programme on the life and teachings of Lord Mahavir was also presented on the occasion.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal; Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, GOC 16 Corps; Anand Jain, Director Anti-Corruption Bureau J&K; Pankaj Jain and officer bearers of SS Jain Sabha, besides students and members of the community were present in large numbers.
