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President, Vice President, PM greets people on Buddha Purnima

By FnF Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 10, May 2017, 17:27 pm IST | UPDATED: 11, May 2017, 17:14 pm IST

President, Vice President, PM greets people on Buddha Purnima New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President M Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.

The President Pranab Mukherjee, in his message on the eve of Buddha Purnima has said:

“On the joyous occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend warm greetings and good wishes to all the citizens of the country.

Lord Buddha is a resplendent symbol of lofty idealism and concern for humanity. The messages preached by Tathagatha, of compassion, non-violence and equality serve as beacon-lights for humanity in its path towards spiritual emancipation.

Lord Buddha’s profound teachings of equality, love, kindness and tolerance are of increasing relevance in the present times.

May the message of Lord Buddha inspire us to follow the path of truth and compassion and work unitedly for the peace, progress and prosperity of our nation”.

The Vice President M Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. In a message, he said that the eternal message of peace, moderation and compassion bestowed by Lord Buddha continues to guide us towards removing human suffering and miseries.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Buddha Purnima’, which marks the birthday of Lord Buddha.

The eternal message of peace, moderation and compassion bestowed by Lord Buddha continues to guide us towards removing human suffering and miseries.    

On this happy occasion, let us commit ourselves to the path of compassion and tolerance shown by Lord Buddha.”

The Prime Minister in his message has said:

“Buddha Purnima greetings to everyone. Today we remember the exemplary ideals of Gautama Buddha. His noble thoughts will continue to guide generations.

Gautama Buddha inspires us to work towards harmonious, just and compassionate society.”