Mathura,

16 Aug (HS): On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura and

addressed the devotees from the country and abroad. He called upon people to

follow the path of religion of Lord Shri Krishna and emphasized on working for

the welfare of the people and the nation. During this, the Chief Minister

talked about creating a balance between the preservation of the heritage of

Sanatan Dharma and modern development, and also highlighted the achievements of

his government.

Message

of unity and nationalism given from Krishna Janmabhoomi: Chief Minister Yogi,

who reached Shri Krishna Janmasthan at around 11.50 am, first visited Thakur

Keshavdev and Mata Yogmaya. After this, he worshiped the Shri Krishna platform

in the sanctum sanctorum. After visiting Bhagwat Bhawan, he gave his address to

the premises filled with devotees. The Chief Minister raised slogans of

Vrindavan Bihari Lal and Jai Shri Radhe, which made the

entire campus resonate. While wishing the 5252nd birth anniversary

of Shri Krishna, he said that this Brajbhoomi is the land of the leelas of Shri

Krishna, the complete incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and it is the good fortune of

all of us that many incarnations of God have graced the land of Uttar Pradesh.

He said that from Ayodhya to Mathura, these places are symbols of our spiritual

heritage.

Emphasis

on development works of double engine government: The Chief Minister said that

for the last eight-nine years he has been getting the opportunity to

participate in Janmashtami and Rangotsav of Barsana. He told that his

government has resolved to re-establish places like Mathura, Vrindavan,

Barsana, Gokul, Baldev, Govardhan and Radha Kund as pilgrimage places. He

reiterated the commitment of the double engine government running under the guidance

of Prime Minister Modi that they are working on modern development for the

preservation of spiritual heritage and facilities of devotees. Giving the

example of Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the grand Ram temple being built in

Ayodhya, he said that Uttar Pradesh is setting a new paradigm in the country

and the world for its spiritual heritage and ultra-modern development.

Emphasis

on cow protection and social unity: In his address, Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath also highlighted the importance of cow protection. He said that cow

mother is one of the symbols of Sanatan Dharma. He told that his government is

working for the protection of destitute cows, and farmers who rear cows are

being given Rs. 1500 per month. He said that currently more than 16 lakh cows

are being protected. The Chief Minister also urged people to be cautious of

tendencies that weaken the country in the name of caste, region or language. He

said that it should be our resolve to respect the soldiers protecting the

country's borders and work for social unity. He said that as long as the flag

of Sanatan Dharma continues to guide the world, the feeling of world

brotherhood, peace and harmony will remain.

Resolution

of Panch Pran: The Chief Minister mentioned the Prime Minister's 'Panch Pran',

which includes completely eliminating the elements of slavery, making Swadeshi

the mantra of life, preserving heritage, respecting the soldiers of the country

and working for social unity. Citing the example of the construction of Kashi

Vishwanath Dham and the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said that these

projects have revived the spiritual and cultural heritage of the country. He

said that the corridor being built in Vindhyavasini Dham is also attracting

devotees.

Role

of Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad: The Chief Minister praised the Braj Tirtha Vikas

Parishad working for the development of the Braj region and said that this

council is taking this region towards new paradigms of development under the

guidance of honorable public representatives. He said that it is our duty to

connect this mythological heritage of more than 5000 years with the process of

modern development. Addressing the devotees, he said that we have to be

cautious of those evil tendencies which try to weaken the country.

Respect

for Sanatan symbols: At the end of his address, the Chief Minister stressed on

respecting the symbols of Sanatan Dharma like Ganga, Yamuna, Gau Mata, Gayatri

and the pilgrimages. He said that all these are our identity and it is our

responsibility to protect them. He once again congratulated everyone on Sri

Krishna Janmashtami and joined them in raising slogans of 'Shri Keshav Dev

Maharaj Ki Jai', 'Shri Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai', 'Shri Radhe Rani Ki Jai',

'Shri Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi