Look within and see how we grow : PM Modi at Simhasthon convention

Addressing the International Convention on Universal Message of Simhasthon on the sidelines of Simhastha Kumbh Mela, Modi said, “Let’s look within and see how we can grow ourselves.”
He was accompanied by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.

Reflecting on the Indian tradition, the PM said  the motto of “good for all” is deep rooted in Indian culture.

“We belong to a tradition where even a bhikshuk (beggar) says, ‘may good happen to the person who gives me and also to the person who does not’."

He said there was a time when crossing the seas was considered unholy but that has changed. “Likewise, some traditions can also change with time."

While commenting on the immense organising capacity of India, Modi made the reference of elections held in the country.  “Look at our polls, it’s a wonder for the world…a nation so big and many voters. And see how the EC organises elections.”

Similarly, the world should be told way Kumbhs are organised in the country with the participation of huge number of people, he observed.

“What is happening here is the birth of a new effort, a modern edition of what would happen in the yesteryears,” he said.

President Sirisena, who was on his first visit to India after assuming office, spoke about the  long standing ties between India and Sri Lanka.