'Don't need self-help books when we have Bhagavad Gita', declares Rajnath Singh

Union defence minister was in Bengaluru to attend the inaugural function of the ISKCON temple's Gita Jayanti Mahotsava.

Published on: Dec 3, 2022, 17:26:50 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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Union defence minister Rajnath Singh was in Bengaluru on Saturday to attend an event at the at ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Sri Rajadhiraja Govinda Temple in Vasanthapura on the occasion of Gita Jayanti Mahotsava.

Rajnath Singh also said India does not tease anyone but knows how to answer if anyone teases India. (Rajnath Singh/Twitter)

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and his predecessor BS Yediyurappa were present, as was controversial Bengaluru (south) MP Tejasvi Surya and other state ministers.

The ISKCON group of temples in Bengaluru is set to distribute one lakh Bhagavad Gita copies during the month-long 'Gita Daan Yajna'. Singh was invited to the event as the chief guest.

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The union minister shared his speech on social media.

“Self-help books are very popular in western countries. These are books that are written with the intention of helping the readers find solutions to their personal problems. I believe that if we study Gita thoroughly, we will not need any other self-help book,” he said.

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Hailing India as a peace-loving country, he added, “Violence and war have never been our tendency. That's why India never attacked any other country and never occupied an inch of anyone's land. However, world also has to understand tolerating injustice and being neutral towards unrighteousness has also not been a part of our character.”

“I always say that India never teases anyone, but when someone teases India, we don't leave them. This is also the message of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita,” he finished.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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