On April 27, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office released a statement regarding Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam that emphasizes the selfless spirit of service.
**Core Message and Analogy**
The Prime Minister shared the following verse: *“छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे। फलान्यपि परार्थाय वृक्षाः सत्पुरुषा इव॥”* The Subhashitam draws a parallel between selfless individuals and trees, noting that just as trees endure harsh sunlight to provide shade and fruit to others, noble people dedicate themselves to the comfort and assistance of others.
**National Impact**
Shri Modi highlighted that the "true strength of a nation" is found in the selfless service of its citizens. He noted that this spirit:
* Inspires mutual learning among citizens.
* Strengthens the social fabric.
* Promotes national prosperity and compassion.
**Publication and Reach**
The message was disseminated via the Prime Minister's official X account and published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Delhi. To ensure wide accessibility, the release was made available in multiple languages, including Urdu, Hindi, Assamese, Manipuri, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
**Administrative Details**
* **Release Date/Time:** 27 APR 2026, 12:29 PM
* **Release ID:** 2255810
* **Visitor Counter:** 291
* **Source:** Prime Minister's Office / PIB Delhi (MJPS/VJ)
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who shared the Sanskrit Subhashitam to highlight the importance of the selfless spirit of service.
Prime Minister's Office: The primary administrative office responsible for issuing the communication and press release.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of independence, under which the communication is issued.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam
highlighting the selfless spirit of service
Posted On: 27 APR 2026 12:29PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the selfless spirit of
service among its citizens:
“छायामन्यस्य कुव तष्ठ स्वयमातपे।
फलान्यप पराथाय वृाः सुरुषा इव॥"
The Subhashitam conveys, "Trees bear the harsh sunlight themselves, yet they give shade to others. Their
fruits are also meant for others. Trees are like selfless and noble people who always provide comfort and
help to others.
Shri Modi said that true strength of a nation lies in the selfless spirit of service among its citizens. It
inspires people to learn from one another and makes our society more strong, prosperous, and
compassionate.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“राष्ट्र क असली श उसके नागरक क नःस्वाथ सेवा भावना म नहत ह।ै इससे लोग एक दसू रे स े ेरत होत े ह, साथ ही हमारा
समाज भी और समृद्ध होता ह।ै
छायामन्यस्य कुव तष्ठ स्वयमातपे।
फलान्यप पराथाय वृाः सुरुषा इव॥"
राष्ट्र क असली श उसके नागरक क नःस्वाथ सेवा भावना म नहत ह। इससे लोग एक ूसर से
ेरत होते ह, साथ ही हमारा समाज भी और समृद्ध होता ह।
छायामन्यस्य कु व तष्ठ स्वयमातपे।
फलान्यप पराथाय वृाः सुरुषा इव॥ pic.twitter.com/kYqB92qdsR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2026
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