External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S.Jaishankar emphasized the significant effects of India’s expanding addressing at an event in Mumbai. Jaishankar stated that India would never permit outsiders to have a veto on its decisions and would act “without being intimidated to conform” in the interest of the country and the world. He emphasised that India will only do what lies in the nation’s interest.
The 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award was given to Jaishankar. With a focus on spiritualism, the prizes are offered in four categories: public leadership, community leadership, human endeavour, science and technology, and social leadership. The prizes bear the name of Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi, the late 68th Seer of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.
According to Jaishankar, the international community can learn a lot from India’s rich legacy as it deals with issues like stress, unhealthy behaviours, and frequent climate catastrophes.
Jaishankar stated that he noted that only if Indians are proud of their cultural traditions can such teachings be taught. He further added that in an age of globalization, technology and tradition must march together, highlighting the significance of striking a balance between modernity and cultural preservation.
Jaishankar further reaffirmed that India’s identity should never be sacrificed for its future advancement. “Bharat will inevitably progress, but it must do so without losing its Bharatiyata (Indianness). Only then can we truly emerge as a leading power in a multipolar world,” he added.
India must never permit anyone to overrule its decisions, he continued. Jaishankar also pointed out that India has historically been persuaded that modernity and progress demand a renunciation of its history and customs. This idea can have resulted from a dislike of native customs or a desire for imported models.
However, he said, India is rediscovering its true self and its cultural origins as democracy grows in the country.
The minister said that India’s standing as a civilized state makes it a unique country. He emphasized the importance for the younger generation to acknowledge and cherish their legacy, saying, “Such a country will only exercise influence when it fully leverages its cultural strengths in the global arena.”
