Mahatma Gandhi has always stood for his principles of truth and non violence, he also regarded cleanliness and purity of mind and soul as high virtues of life said the Governor Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai while speaking at a function organized to commemorate Birth Anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Bhavan today.
The Governor Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai greeted the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and said, Gandhian ideologies shaped the creation of institutions and practices where the voice and perspective of everyone can be articulated, tested and transformed. The Governor further said, Gandhiji developed these ideologies from various inspirational sources one of them was Bhagvad Geeta.
The Governor told one incident about Gandhiji, a journalist asked Mahatma Gandhiji to give the message to the people of India, Gandhiji replied “my life is my message”. Mahatma Gandhiji summed up his philosophy of life with these thoughtful words.
Mahatma Gandhi’s life and principles has inspired lives of all ages,” the Governor said urging all the people to follow the principles laid by Mahatma Gandhi.
Earlier the Governor, First Lady of Goa Smt. Rita Sreedharan Pillai and other dignitaries garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and paid tributes.
Shri M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor was also present on the occasion.
Shri. Dhyaneshwar Patil, Hindu Scholar, Maulana Mohammad Irfan Raza and Father Francis Akara OP spoke on life and work of Mahatma Gandhiji and offered prayers.
Smt. Samradni Aeer & group of Kala Academy performed bhajans.
Gandhi Jayanti is observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas as a tribute to the father of Nation – the Governor and other dignitaries participated in Swacch Bharat Abhiyan near New Durbar Hall.
