Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad underscored the timeless values of truth, justice, righteousness, honesty, and integrity in a recent message celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. These principles, he noted, serve as eternal, inspirational guidelines for Hindus, reminding them to prioritize national interests above personal desires.
As Hindu communities in Fiji and around the globe observe the festival of Rama Navami, Prof Prasad emphasized that the teachings of Lord Rama provide invaluable lessons for striving towards collective success and the common good. He reflected on the historical struggles of Fiji’s forefathers, particularly the Girmitiya, who found inspiration in Lord Rama’s life and teachings to overcome the challenges they faced during their time.
According to Prof Prasad, Lord Rama exemplified that lasting success is achieved through hard work, honesty, and unwavering commitment to the greater good. He encouraged everyone to integrate the lessons from the Holy Ramayana into their daily lives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining virtues such as humility and compassion amidst life’s challenges.
Highlighting Lord Rama’s sacrifices for humanity, Prof Prasad urged all Fijians, especially Hindu brothers and sisters, to take these teachings to heart. He extended warm wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Rama Navami, expressing hope that the principles illustrated by Lord Rama will continue to inspire unity and righteousness within Fijian society.
This message resonates with previous remarks made by Prof Prasad during similar celebrations, reinforcing the idea that by embodying Lord Rama’s teachings, Fiji can aspire towards a future filled with understanding, tolerance, and communal harmony. The promotion of these core values secures a hopeful outlook for the nations’ diverse communities, nurturing solidarity and respect among them.
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