President, Vice President greet nation ahead of Mahavir Jayanti

April 15th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI  

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation ahead of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

President Patil in her message said: “On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens. May Lord Mahavir’s noble teachings inspire us to strive for love, peace and harmony and work for the unity and progress of our country.”

Vice President Ansari in his message said: “On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my best wishes to the people of our country. Bhagwan Mahavir, through his divine life and teachings showed us 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. Let us rededicate ourselves to the enlightened teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir for the welfare of humanity,” he added. (ANI)

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