Mann Ki Baat by PM Modi

PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat 25 Oct.2020

Highlights of Today’s Mann Ki Baat : - 

1. PM Modi started today’s Mann Ki Baat by greeting everyone for Vijayadashami. 

2. Accord priority to local products when you go shopping.

3. During Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi shares an interesting anecdote of how Khadi reached Oaxaca in Mexico

4. In this Festival season don't forget to include the sanitation workers, domestic help, local vegetable vendors, milkmen, security guards and Soldiers

5. How Mallakhambh is getting popularity outside of India.

6. Always keep on challenging yourselves

7. Learning is growing

8. Sardar Patel devoted his entire life for the unity of the country

9. Unity is Power, unity is strength

10. Maharishi Valmiki's thoughts are a guiding force for our resolve for a New India

Details : - 

1. PM Modi started today’s Mann Ki Baat with greeting everyone for Vijaydashami. He said “ On this auspicious occasion, heartiest greetings to all of you. The festival of Dussehra is one of the triumphs of truth over untruth. But, simultaneously, it is also the festival of victory of patience over crises. Today, all of you are carrying on with immense patience, celebrating the festival with restraint….and hence, in our ongoing fight, our victory too is assured. During this crisis-laden period of Corona, we have to exercise patience, observe restraint.”

2. After that, the PM urged the people that when they go shopping in this festival season then  don’t forget to be Local for Vocal. He said “ The fervour of festivals and the glitter and sparkle of the marketplace are interconnected. But this time when you go shopping, do remember our resolve of ‘Vocal for Local’. While purchasing items from the market, we have to accord priority to local products.”

3. Then the PM talked about how Khaadi's market and demand is growing. He said” . Khadi has remained a symbol of simplicity over a long period of time but now our khadi is getting known as an eco friendly fabric. In terms of health, this is a body friendly fabric, an all weather fabric and now it has also become a fashion statement. Not only is the popularity of khadi rising, it is also being produced in many places of the world. There is a place in Mexico called Oaxaca, there are many villages in this area where the local villagers weave khadi. Today the khadi of this place has gained popularity by the name Oaxaca khaadi. How khadi reached Oaxaca is no less interesting. In fact a young person of Oaxaca, Mark Brown once watched a movie on Mahatma Gandhi. Brown got so inspired by watching this movie on Bapu that he visited Bapu’s ashram in India, understood him and learnt about him in depth. It was then, that Brown realised that khadi was not just a cloth; it was a complete way of life. Brown was deeply moved by the way khadi was intertwined with the rural economy and self sufficiency. It was here that Brown resolved to work on khadi on his return to Mexico. He introduced the villagers of Oaxaca in Mexico to khadi and trained them. And now Oaxaca khadi has become a brand. The website of this project bears the inscription ‘the symbol of Dharma in motion’. You can also find a very interesting interview of Marc Brown on this website. He narrates that initially the people were wary of khadi but ultimately they got interested and a market got ready for it. He states that these are matters related to Ram Rajya, when you fulfill the needs of the people, the people start connecting with you.”

4. Then The PM urged everyone that “ Sanitation workers, brothers and sisters working as domestic helps, local vegetable vendors, milkmen, security guards. We have now felt the significance of their roles in our lives in a better way. During the moment of crisis, they were with you; they stood by all of us. Now, during the festivities, amid the rejoicing, we must take them along. I earnestly urge you to ensure, in whatever way, in making them a part of your celebrations. Treat them as members of your own family . You will see for yourself how your joy rises by leaps and bounds. Our braveheart soldiers who are firmly stationed on our borders in the line of duty, even during these festive times…all in the service and security of Mother India. We have to celebrate our festivals bearing them in mind. We have to light a lamp at home in honour of these brave sons and daughters of Mother India.”

5. The PM talked about Mallakhamb. He said “ Nowadays our Mallakhambh too is gaining popularity in many countries. When Chinmay Patankar and Pragya Patankar decided to teach Mallakhambh out of their home in America, little did they know how successful it would be. Mallakhamb training centers are running at many locations across America. A large number of American Youth are joining and learning Mallakhamb. Be it Germany, Poland or Malaysia - Mallakhambh is becoming popular in around 20 other countries. And now, its World Championship has also been started which sees participants from many countries. Ancient India had many such sports which would bring about extraordinary growth within oneself - they give new dimensions to our mind and body balance. However, probably our young friends of the new generation are not that acquainted with Mallakhambh. our country has many forms of martial arts. I would like our young friends to know more about them, learn from them and over the course of time bring about innovations in the same. When there are no major challenges to face in one’s life, the best of one’s personality also fails to surface – hence always keep on challenging yourselves.”

6. PM Modi talked about Pon Mariyappan. He said “It is said that learning is growing. He dresses people’s hair, he gives them an opportunity to dress up their lives too. It felt nice to learn about the popularity of Thirukkural. All of you too heard about the popularity of Thirukkural. Today, Thirukkural is available in all languages of India. Given an opportunity, one must read it. In a way, it is a guide for life.” He also talked about  A teacher from Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh, Usha Dubey ji, Meena Gurung and Dewang Hosayi and Sandeep Kumar, how these people are helping others and spreading knowledge. It has been mentioned in the Geeta-

Na hi gyanen Sadrishyam Pavitramih Vidyate.

Meaning, there is nothing as sacred as knowledge in this world. Those who spread knowledge, who take such noble initiatives, I commend all such great people from the core of my heart.

7. PM Modi talked about the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He said “ Sardar Patel devoted his entire life for the unity of the country. He integrated the Indian public with the Freedom Movement. He endeavored to connect the issues of farmers with Independence. He worked for the integration of the Princely States with our nation. He was invoking the mantra of ‘unity in diversity’ in the mind of every Indian.”

8. The PM Talked about Unity and Sovereignty of the country. He said”Unity is Power, Unity is strength,

Unity is Progress, Unity is Empowerment,

United we will scale new heights

Although, there have also been forces which continuously try to sow the seeds of suspicion in our minds, and try to divide the country. The country too has given a befitting reply to these ill-intentions every time. We have to constantly try through our creativity and love to bring out the beautiful colors of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat' even in the smallest of our tasks! New colors of unity have to be filled in, and every citizen must fill them.”

9. PM Modi also talked about the upcoming Valmiki Jaynti. He said” I pay my obeisance to Maharishi Valmiki and extend my heartiest greetings to the countrymen on this special occasion. Maharishi Valmiki’s lofty ideals continue to inspire millions of people and provide them strength. He is a beacon of great hope for millions of the impoverished and Dalits… instills hope and trust within them. He says that if anyone has will power, one can achieve anything with ease. It is this will power, which provides the strength to many young people to do extraordinary things.

Maharishi Valmiki emphasized positive thinking - for him, the spirit of service and human dignity were of utmost importance. Maharishi Valmiki's conduct, thoughts and ideals are the inspiration and guiding force for our resolve for a New India. We will always be grateful to Maharishi Valmiki for composing an epic like Ramayana to guide the future generations.”

Source: PM Narendra Modi's official website.