Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam seeking blessings of Lord Jagannath

Quote/Subhashitam:

• "देवदेव जगन्नाथ सुरासुरनमस्कृत। पुण्यश्लोकाव्ययानन्त परमात्मन्नमोऽस्तु ते॥"

Meaning:

• O Jagannath, God of Gods, who is saluted by both gods and demons, whose name is sacred, imperishable, and infinite, salutations to you, the Supreme Soul.

Relevance for UPSC (GS4/Essay):

• This Subhashitam can be used in GS4 Ethics to illustrate the concept of universal reverence, devotion, and the spiritual heritage of India, emphasizing the idea of a Supreme Being transcending all distinctions. In essays, it can serve as an opening or concluding remark for themes related to cultural values, spiritualism, national unity, or the role of faith in inspiring collective well-being, as highlighted by the Prime Minister's message of infusing new energy into countrymen's lives.