Urging religious leaders to motivate maximum youths to connect with their religion and culture, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that Mathas and religious institutions have played a significant role in preserving the values, teachings and traditions taught by Sanatan Dharma. “Many times, various attempts have been made to destroy our culture but our religious institutions and our faith played a pivotal role in safeguarding our tradition and cultural values,” he added.
“Teachings and values of Sanatan Dharma have been in existence since time immemorial and will exist eternally,” asserted Khattar while addressing a gathering during a programme held in Kurukshetra to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Acharya Srila Prabhupada, the founder of Gaudiya Mission.
He said, “Along with being the centres of religion and culture, our religious heritage also resides in the Mathas as Mathas preach the message of humanity and universal brotherhood. Mathas are the centre of Sanatan culture and they have been established for human welfare.”
“Kurukshetra, the holy land of religion and there could not have been a better place to celebrate the birth anniversary of Acharya Srila Prabhupada than here,” added the Chief Minister.