Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a timeless Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media today, highlighting the crucial role of farmers in society. The verse states: “सुवर्ण-रौप्य-माणिक्य-वसनैरपि पूरिताः। तथापि प्रार्थयन्त्येव कृषकान् भक्ततृष्णया।।” It emphasizes that even when individuals possess gold, silver, rubies, and luxurious garments, they still depend on farmers for sustenance…
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