Philosophies preached by lord Mahavir in the ancient age hold their relevance intact even for the modern world, said Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh while addressing the function organised on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti at Jain Dadabadi on yesterday night.
The programme was presided over by Housing and Environment Minister Rajesh Munat. In the function, Chief Minister felicitated several senior social workers of Jain community for their appreciable works for society.
In his address to the gathering, Dr Raman Singh said that lord Mahavir taught great human values of truth, non-violence, compassion and kindness to the country and world as a whole. lord Mahavira showed the path of humanity to the entire world.
Even today, the teachings of lord Mahavira are the source of inspiration and peace for people across the globe.
Chief Minister lauded the social welfare works like health checkup camp, blood donation camp, public water stores, artificial body parts distribution camps for physically challenged people and other such programmes organised by Jain Community from time to time.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Shri Mahavir Utsav Samiti Tilokchan Baradia and Secretary Vijay Chopra along with other officials and devotees of Jain community were also present.