New Delhi, 06 January (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an ancient Sanskrit shloka on social media today, emphasizing the importance of kind and pleasant words.

Posting on X, the Prime Minister wrote:प्रियवाक्यप्रदानेन सर्वे तुष्यन्ति जन्तवः।

तस्मात् तदेव वक्तव्यं वचने का दरिद्रता॥

The shloka translates as: By giving sweet and pleasant words, all beings become happy. Therefore, one should always speak such words; what is poverty in speech?

This message encourages people to use gentle and uplifting language, reflecting the rich tradition of Sanskrit and Indian culture, where speech is often regarded as nectar.

The Prime Minister’s post highlights the enduring value of courteous communication in fostering harmony and goodwill.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar