Delhi, 15 December (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked a profound Sanskrit shloka from the Manusmriti (4.160) on Monday, underscoring self-reliance and discipline as the bedrock of personal fulfilment and national advancement, declaring that all under others' control breeds sorrow while self-mastery yields enduring bliss.

In a poignant X post, he shared: “सर्वं परवशं दुःखं सर्वमात्मवशं सुखम्। एतद् विद्यात् समासेन लक्षणं सुखदुःखयोः॥”—translating to Everything dependent on others is misery; all within one's own command is happiness. This succinctly defines joy and suffering—a timeless maxim echoed in Hindu philosophy to advocate autonomy over external dependencies.

The verse, rooted in classical texts like the Manusmriti, encapsulates Indian ethos where dependence invites distress, a principle Modi has championed through initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, promoting economic sovereignty amid global uncertainties.

By highlighting this on Monday morning, the Prime Minister reinforced self-discipline's role in individual resilience and collective progress, urging citizens to embrace inner control for true prosperity.This reflection aligns with Modi's frequent draws from ancient scriptures to inspire modern governance, positioning self-reliance not merely as policy but as a philosophical path to happiness in an interdependent world.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar