SWADESHI THINKING IS THE ESSENCE OF A SELF-RELIANT INDIA: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

Lok Sabha Secretariat

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 12 DEC 2025 8:00PM by PIB Delhi

 Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed the International Janmangal Conference today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was jointly organized by the Antarmana Religious Trust and Patanjali Yogpeeth, drawing together spiritual leaders, scholars, and yoga practitioners.

On this occasion, Shri Birla stressed that swadeshi thinking is the essence of a self-reliant India, and every citizen should embrace it as part of their everyday life. He observed that fasting, yoga, meditation, and Swadeshi principles are powerful practices that bring restraint, balance, and inner strength to life.

Shri Birla also pledged to observe a fast one day every month, emphasizing that fasting is not merely a religious act but a means of building strong willpower and self-discipline. He said that morality, discipline, and self-control form the essential foundation of strong individuals and a strong society. Praising the tradition of austerity, non-possessiveness, and renunciation, he said these values guide individuals toward inner peace and greater social responsibility.

Lauding the contributions made by Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev to the society, Shri Birla noted that Baba Ramdev has taken yoga to every household in India and around the world. He added that Baba Ramdev’s work represents a powerful blend of traditional wisdom and modern knowledge.

The Speaker said that the spirit of Janmangal (public welfare) promotes harmony, cooperation, and philanthropy in society and thus contributes to nation building. He hoped that the ideas emerging from the conference would instill new energy and awareness in society. The guidance received from saints, scholars, and yoga practitioners, he added, will encourage people to move forward with a positive and constructive outlook.

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