Text of PM’s address at the inauguration of International Cooperation and Convention Center – Rudraksh in Varanasi

15-07-2021 : Everywhere Shiva! Everywhere Shiva! Present with me in the program was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Anandiben Patel, the energetic and popular Chief Minister Mr. Yogi Adityanath Ji, the Ambassador of Japan to India Mr. Suzuki Satoshi Ji, my colleague in Parliament Radha Mohan Singh ji , all the enlightened people of Kashi, and respected colleagues!

Just in my last program I told the people of Kashi that this time after a long time I got the good fortune of coming among you. But the mood of Banaras is such that the time may be long, but when this city gets it, it gives a lot of juice by filling it together. Now you see, even though the days are long, but when Kashi called, the people of Banaras called Took a flurry of so many developments works at once. In a way today, with the blessings of Mahadev, the people of Kashi have shed the Ganges of development. Today itself, several schemes worth hundreds of crores were inaugurated and the foundation stone was laid, and now the Abyerudraksh convention center! The ancient splendor of Kashi is coming into existence in its modern form i.e. in a kind of modern form. It is said about Kashi, This city of Baba never stops, never gets tired, never stops! This new height of development has once again proved this nature of Kashi. Went in Koronakal when the world stood C, then Kashi was restrained than, was disciplined, but flows creation and unceasing stream of development. These dimensions of the development of Kashi, this ‘ International Cooperation and Convention Center – Rudraksh ‘ today are the result of this creativity, this dynamism. I have all, I heartily congratulate for this achievement to all people of Kashi. Specially I would like to thank the best friend of India, Japan, the people of Japan, Many thanks to the Prime Minister Mr. Shuga Yoshihide, and the Ambassador Mr. Suzuki Satoshiji. And we just saw the video message of the Prime Minister. Kashi has got this gift from his soulful efforts. Prime Minister Shri Shuga Yoshihide ji was the Chief Cabinet Secretary at that time. Since then, the role of prime minister, constantly she personally in this project involve are. Every countryman is grateful to him for his affinity towards India.

comrades,

There is one more person in today’s event, whose name I cannot forget to mention. Another friend of mine from Japan – Shinzo Abe. I remember, Sinjon Abe G when came Kashi as prime minister, then was Merilnbicharcha them on the idea of Rudraksha. He immediately asked his officers to work on this idea. After Japanka that culture, familiar. His specialty is perfection and planning. Work started on it, and today this grand building is adorning Kashi. This building also has the radiance of modernity and also has a cultural aura. There is also a connection of India-Japan relations in this. And there is also scope for many possibilities for the future. During my visit to Japan, we had talked about this familiarity in the relations between the two countries, in people-to-people relations, we had drawn the outline of similar cultural relations with Japan. I am happy that today a new chapter of sweetness is being written in the relationship along with development with the efforts of both the countries. Like the Rudraksh of Kashi, just a few weeks ago, the Japanese Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy were also inaugurated in Gujarat. As these Rudraksha from Japan is like a garland of love went to India, so the Zen garden is also spreading mutual love the aroma of both countries. Similarly, whether it is a strategic area or an economic area, Japan is one of the most trusted friends of India today. Our friendship is considered one of the most natural partnerships in the entire region. Japan is our partner in many important and biggest projects regarding modern infrastructure and development. Be it Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed ​​Rail, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, or Dedicated Freight Corridor, these projects being built in collaboration with Japan are going to become the strength of New India.

comrades ,

India and Japan are of the view that our development should be linked with our gaiety. These developments should be Srwmuki , should be for everyone, and should be added together. In our Puranas it is said-

Tatra tears go to the point , Maha Rudraksha Vrikshakaah . Mam Agyaya Mahasen , Sarvesham Hit Kamya

Namely, for the interest of everybody, to all welfare appeared Rudraksha as kernel tears drop from eye of Lord Shiva. Shiva then everyone, his tears drop of affection for the human being, is the symbol of love. Similarly, this International Convention Center-Rudraksh will also become a medium to connect the whole world through mutual love, art, and culture. And Kashi is the oldest living city in the world anyway. From Shiva to Lord Buddha in Sarnath , Kashi has treasured spirituality as well as art and culture for centuries. Even today, the tabla ‘ Bnarasbaj ‘ the style, thumri, Be it Dadra, Khayal, Tappa and Dhrupad, Dhamar, Kajri, Chaiti, Hori, be it the famous and famous singing styles of Banaras, be it Sarangi and Pakhawaj, or Shehnai, my music, and art flow from Rome to Banaras. Here on the ghats of the Ganges, so many arts have developed, knowledge has reached the summit, and how many serious thoughts related to humanity have taken place in this soil. And that is why, Banaras can become a very big global center of song-music, religion-spirituality, and knowledge-science.

comrades ,

Banaras itself is an ideal location for intellectual discussions, large seminars, and cultural events. People from all over the country want to come here, want to stay here. In such a situation, if there will be facilities for similar events here, infrastructure will be there, then it is natural that a large number of people from the art world will give priority to Banaras. Rudraksh will make these possibilities come true in the coming days, the country will become a center of cultural exchange from abroad. For example, the Kavi Sammelans held in Banaras, His fans are all over the country and all over the world. In the coming time, these Kavi Sammelans can be organized in this center in a global format. There is also an auditorium and convention center with a seating capacity of twelve hundred people, parking facilities, and special arrangements for Divyangjan. Similarly, in the last 6-7 years, a lot of work has been done to promote, strengthen the handicrafts and crafts of Banaras. Due to this, Banarasi silk and Banarasi craft are getting a new identity again, business activities are also increasing here. Rudraksha will help in enhancing these activities as well. This infrastructure can be used for business activities in many ways.

comrades ,

Lord Vishwanath himself has said-

Sarva Kshetrashu Bhupjhe Kashi Kshetram Cha Me Vapuh.

That is, the entire region of Kashi is my form. Kashi is the real Shiva. Now the last 7 years to do so adornments Kashi of all development projects, so how could complete the Rudraksha without adornments ? Now that Kashi has worn this Rudraksha, then the development of Kashi will shine more, and the beauty of Kashi will increase more. Now it is the responsibility of the people of Kashi, I request you most especially, that you have to make full use of the power of Rudraksha. Kashi’s cultural beauty,To connect the talents of Kashi with this center. When you work in this direction, you will connect the whole country and the world with Kashi. As soon as this center becomes active, through this India-Japan relations will also get a new identity in the world. I am sure, will be a new recognition of the center of Kashi in the coming days with the blessings of Lord Shiva, give new impetus to the development of Kashi. With these best wishes, I end my talk. I once again express special gratitude to the Japanese government to the Prime Minister of Japan and offer this only prayer to Baba. Keep everyone healthy , happy, alert, and all the protocols of Corona. Maintain the habit of following. Thank you all very much! Har Har Mahadev.