After releasing a special Rs 125 coin to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, also praised ISKCON for spreading the Indian culture across the globe and said that ISKCON has taught the world the real meaning of faith – zeal, enthusiasm, gaiety, and keeping faith in humanity.

 

“Today there are hundreds of ISKCON temples in different countries around the world and is spreading the Indian culture. ISKCON has told the world that for India, faith means zeal, enthusiasm, to be in high spirits, and faith in humanity.” PM Modi said.

 

Recalling the role of ISKCON during natural disasters faced by the country, the Prime Minister said, “I remember when there was an earthquake in Kutch in 2001, how ISKCON had stepped forward to serve the people. Whenever the country experienced any calamity, whether it is the tragedy of Uttarakhand or the devastation of cyclones in Odisha and Bengal, ISKCON has worked as a support for the society.”

“India can give the world a lot. The biggest example is our knowledge of yoga. The world can benefit from the sustainable lifestyle of India and the science like Ayurveda,” he added.

Notably, PM Modi released the special commemorative Rs 125 coin via video conferencing today. Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy was also present on the occasion. 

 

Swami Prabhupada based the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) generally known as the “Hare Krishna motion”.

ISKCON has translated Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta and different Vedic literature into 89 languages, taking part in a stellar position within the dissemination of Vedic literature the world over.

He additionally established over 100 temples and wrote a number of books, instructing the trail of Bhakti Yoga to the world, knowledgeable the discharge.

 

Talking about ISKCON’s global presence, Modi said he often gives the example of its success while speaking of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, a programme launched by his government to popularise “made-in-India” products.

“How we feel a sense of belonging and pride when we are greeted with ‘Hare Krishna’ in foreign countries. Imagine how we will feel if we find the same familiarity for ‘made-in-India products outside,” he said. Hare Krishna’ is the greeting offered by ISKCON members.