Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting respect for nature and environmental stewardship
Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting respect for nature and environmental stewardship प्रविष्टि तिथि: 30 JUL 2026 10:26AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that respect for nature, the environment and the entire creation lies at the very core of our existence.
He called upon everyone to participate, with a spirit of gratitude and selfless service towards nature, in building a healthy, prosperous and strong nation.
The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- “शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु। शं न ओषधीर्वनिनो भवन्तु शं नो रजसस्पतिरस्तु जिष्णुः॥” The Subhashitam conveys that May Dyuloka and the Earth, which have been revered since the beginning of creation, always be auspicious for us.
May the intermediate space between the Earth and the Sun be beneficial and enlightening for our lives.
May the all-pervading and victorious Lord of all worlds ever grant us welfare, peace, and prosperity.
Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting respect for nature and environmental stewardship प्रविष्टि तिथि: 30 JUL 2026 10:26AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that respect for nature, the environment and the entire creation lies at the very core of our existence. He called upon everyone to participate, with a spirit of gratitude and selfless service towards nature, in building a healthy, prosperous and strong nation. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- “शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु। शं न ओषधीर्वनिनो भवन्तु शं नो रजसस्पतिरस्तु जिष्णुः॥” The Subhashitam conveys that May Dyuloka and the Earth, which have been revered since the beginning of creation, always be auspicious for us. May the intermediate space between the Earth and the Sun be beneficial and enlightening for our lives. May all medicinal herbs and forest plants provide us with health, nourishment, and happiness. May the all-pervading and victorious Lord of all worlds ever grant us welfare, peace, and prosperity. The Prime Minister wrote on X; “प्रकृति, पर्यावरण और समस्त सृष्टि का सम्मान हमारे अस्तित्व के मूल में है। आइए, हम इनके प्रति पूरी कृतज्ञता और सेवाभाव के साथ एक स्वस्थ, समृद्ध और सशक्त राष्ट्र के निर्माण में सहभागी बनें। शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु। शं न ओषधीर्वनिनो भवन्तु शं नो रजसस्पतिरस्तु जिष्णुः॥” प्रकृति, पर्यावरण और समस्त सृष्टि का सम्मान हमारे अस्तित्व के मूल में है। आइए, हम इनके प्रति पूरी कृतज्ञता और सेवाभाव के साथ एक स्वस्थ, समृद्ध और सशक्त राष्ट्र के निर्माण में सहभागी बनें। शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु। शं न ओषधीर्वनिनो भवन्तु शं नो… pic.twitter.com/ADTJB24cLv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2026 ***** MJPS/SS/ST (रिलीज़ आईडी: 2291519)
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PM Modi urges nation‑wide respect for nature through Sanskrit subhashitam
Key Facts
- Date of release: 30 July 2026.
- Prime Minister: Shri Narendra Modi.
- The subhashitam quoted: “शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु…”.
- Platform used: X (formerly Twitter).
- Message theme: gratitude and service toward nature, forests, medicinal herbs and the whole creation.
- Release ID: 2291519 (PIB).
Background
The Prime Minister’s appeal links cultural heritage (Sanskrit literature) with modern environmental policy. It reinforces India’s commitment to the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 48A) that mandate protection of the environment and sustainable development.
Mains Angle
This can be used in GS‑3 (Environment & Ecology) to discuss how cultural narratives support policy goals. A possible question: “Evaluate the role of cultural values in strengthening India’s environmental governance.”