‘Imbibe teachings of Lord Krishna’, President, PM Modi greet people on Janmashtami

New Delhi: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sent their best wishes for the auspicious celebration of Krishna Janmashtami. According to President Murmu, one should internalize Lord Krishna's teachings.

"I congratulate all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami," the user said on the X. We are motivated to dedicate ourselves to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna by this event. Let us absorb the lessons of Lord Shri Krishna on this auspicious occasion and make a commitment to strive for the advancement and well-being of the nation.

"Happy Janmashtami to all of you," Prime Minister Modi wished the country.

Jai, Lord Krishna! A scene from the Mahabharata, which is the subject of the artwork in Part IV of the Indian Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy, was put on X by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Janmashtami is a day of great spiritual significance because it commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is the embodiment of divine love, wisdom, and righteousness. The Vice President said on his X handle, "As we commemorate this holy day, let us consider the timeless lessons of Lord Krishna and endeavor to live by them, creating unity, peace, and harmony in our society.

"The artwork in Part IV of the Constitution of India: Directive Principles of State Policy" depicts a scene from the Mahabharata in which Shri Krishna proposes to Arjuna at Kurukshetra the boundless ocean of learning known as the Bhagavad Gita. Warm regards on this auspicious Janmashtami day.

Amit Shah, the union's home minister, too wished everyone a happy Janmashtami on social media. Best congratulations to all the countrymen on the holy holiday of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, he wrote in his message (in Hindi). I ask the Lord for everyone's happiness, prosperity, and further advancement on this auspicious occasion. I hope that all of you receive the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna.

A significant Hindu holiday called Krishna Janmashtami honors the birth of Lord Krishna, Vishnu's eighth avatar. Usually in August or September, the event is celebrated on Ashtami, the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha, in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.