The message of the Bhagavad Gita transcends time and continues to inspire people across the world, as was vividly showcased during the International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra. A grand Global Gita Path was organized on Monday at Keshav Park, where 21,000 children came together to recite verses from the sacred text in unison. This powerful mass recitation filled the air with spirituality, knowledge, and devotion, embodying the Indian principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family.
The event saw the participation of several prominent personalities, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, and Gita scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj. The Chief Minister began his address by wishing everyone on the auspicious occasion of Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi and Geeta Jayanti, offering prayers to Lord Krishna for the illumination of people’s lives with the light of knowledge. He reflected on the divine teachings Lord Krishna imparted to Arjuna 5,163 years ago on this day, emphasizing that the Gita’s teachings continue to guide humanity today.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the significance of reciting the Gita goes beyond religion—it is also rooted in science. He explained that the vibrations produced by chanting the Gita, along with other sacred texts like the Vedas and Upanishads, create positive sound waves that promote mental peace, moral clarity, and energy.
Further crediting the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saini shared how the global celebration of Gita Jayanti had been initiated in 2016, following Modi’s first visit to the US in 2014. During this visit, Modi presented the book The Gita According to Gandhi to then-President Barack Obama, setting the stage for the international recognition of the Gita. The Chief Minister also mentioned Modi’s involvement in the inauguration of the Mahabharata-themed Experience Center in Kurukshetra on November 25th, which has attracted global attention. On November 28th, the Prime Minister further promoted the center in Udupi, Karnataka, urging the public to visit.
Saini credited the Prime Minister for spreading the practice of yoga globally, noting that International Yoga Day is now celebrated worldwide every year on June 21st, a direct result of Modi’s efforts. Addressing the modern challenges of stress, anger, and uncertainty, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Gita’s teachings offer a path to maintain equanimity through life’s ups and downs. He called the Gita an eternal source of inspiration, offering answers to every challenge and struggle, whether personal or societal. According to mythology, a home where the Gita is regularly recited remains shielded from negative energy.
The Chief Minister concluded by stating that the Gita’s message is not only valuable for India but for all of humanity. He envisioned a society free of conflict, inequality, and suffering, should its people adopt the teachings of the Gita. This, he believed, would foster stronger relationships and greater harmony among people, ultimately leading to an ideal society.
Gita scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj echoed this sentiment, stressing that Lord Krishna’s teachings on the sacred land of Kurukshetra are an enduring guide to righteous action. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also spoke about how Kurukshetra—the birthplace of the Gita—continues to inspire the world with its timeless knowledge and values. He encouraged people to embrace the Gita’s wisdom as a roadmap for personal and national development, helping to shape a prosperous India by 2047.
Other dignitaries who participated in the event included Baba Bhupendra Singh, Swami Master Maharaj, Professor Somnath Sachdeva, Dr. Ramnik Kaur, and several government officials. Their collective presence at the event underscored the growing international importance of the Gita Mahotsav, a celebration that has now become a global festival, with participation from people around the world.
