**Summary of President’s Greetings on the Eve of Mahavir Jayanti**
**Origin and Context**
On March 30, 2026, at 5:21 PM, the President’s Secretariat via PIB Delhi issued a formal message from the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, extending greetings to the nation on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti. The message was specifically addressed to all citizens, with a particular emphasis on the Jain community.
**Core Principles and Teachings**
The President’s message highlights the enduring relevance of Bhagwan Mahavir’s five fundamental principles, which serve as a guide for ethical living and social reform:
* **Ahimsa:** Non-violence
* **Satya:** Truth
* **Asteya:** Non-stealing
* **Brahmacharya:** Self-control
* **Aparigraha:** Non-possessiveness
**Objective and National Call to Action**
The communication emphasizes that adopting these principles leads to a meaningful life and facilitates positive societal change. The President noted that Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings were instrumental in addressing social evils and providing a path to a better life. The message concludes with a call for citizens to pledge to integrate these teachings into their daily lives to contribute to the continuous progress of the nation.
**Administrative and Technical Data**
* **Release ID:** 2246949
* **Visitor Counter:** 280
* **Posting Location:** PIB Delhi
* **Available Languages:** The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Kannada.
* **Reference Codes:** MJPS/PRK
Key Entities Referenced
Mahavir Jayanti: The religious festival commemorating the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, serving as the occasion for the official message.
Bhagwan Mahavir: The spiritual leader whose principles of Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha are emphasized for their social relevance.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who issued the greetings and advocated for the adoption of Mahavir's teachings for national progress.
President's Secretariat: The primary department responsible for issuing official communications and messages on behalf of the President of India.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE
EVE OF MAHAVIR JAYANTI
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 5:21PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti says: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all fellow
citizens, especially the Jain brothers and sisters.
Bhagwan Mahavir’s five principles - Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing),
Brahmacharya (self-control) and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) - inspire us to walk on the right path in
life. By adopting these principles, we can make our lives meaningful and bring positive change in the
society. Bhagwan Mahavir raised his voice against the evils prevailing in society and showed the way to a
better life. His teachings will always remain relevant.
On this auspicious occasion, let us pledge to adopt his messages in our lives and continuously strive for
the progress of the nation”.
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