VP Radhakrishnan Highlights Jain Values for Viksit Bharat at Kshamapana Ceremony
- Event: Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony 2026
- Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- Key focus: Ethical values for Viksit Bharat
- Award: Jain Samaj Ratna to K. C. Jain
A developed nation cannot be measured by gross domestic product and modern infrastructure alone without deep civic trust, ethical families, and social empathy. Addressing the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan framed Jain spiritual practices as vital foundations for building a cohesive modern society under the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap.
The Vice-President underscored that forgiveness through Kshamapana represents personal transformation rather than passive compromise or tolerance of injustice. He emphasized that genuine reconciliation prioritizes reform over vengeance and dialogue over hostility, noting that Ahimsa demands strict discipline in thought, speech, and deed to counter rising global conflicts.
Highlighting historical continuity, Radhakrishnan pointed to the deep civilisational links between Jainism and classical Tamil literature, where ancient monastic institutions helped shape educational and cultural traditions. He remarked that embracing universal friendship and discarding animosity mirrors India's long-standing worldview of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Organized by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha Delhi, the event brought together spiritual leaders and dignitaries, including Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. During the gathering, the Vice-President conferred the Jain Samaj Ratna Award upon K. C. Jain for distinguished service to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony?
It is an annual Jain gathering centered on forgiveness, reconciliation, and inner purification observed at the conclusion of the Paryushan and Daslakshan festivals.
What core message did Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan deliver?
He stressed that national development under Viksit Bharat 2047 requires civic trust, compassionate society, and family values alongside economic and technological growth.
Who received the Jain Samaj Ratna Award at the 2026 ceremony?
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the Jain Samaj Ratna Award to Shri K. C. Jain during the event in New Delhi.
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Press Information Bureau, Vice President's Secretariat (Release ID: 2318888) · 2026-10-04
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