New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the people on Mahavir Jayanti, saying “his teachings are relevant at all times to ensure peace and happiness through spiritual excellence”. Extending her greetings, the President hoped his teachings would inspire the people to strive for love, peace and harmony and work for the unity and progress of the country. The Vice President said that Mahavir, through his divine life and teachings showed the path of non-violence, truthfulness, peace and universal love. “His teachings are relevant at all times to emancipate mankind from suffering and to ensure peace and happiness through spiritual excellence,” he said. In his message, the Prime Minister said the teachings of Mahavir inspire the people to lead a simple life of compassion and selflessness. “May this festival strengthen in one and all the commitment to truth, non-violence and harmony,” he said.
PTI | 09:04 PM,Apr 15,2011