Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu yesterday called upon youth to draw inspiration from Lord Rama’s life in fulfilling their duty towards motherland. Releasing the book ‘Srimadramayanam’ written by Sasikiranacharya in Hyderabad this evening, the Vice President reflected on the life of Lord Rama and said as a ruler, Rama epitomized the highest qualities of leadership, good governance and observance of the rule of
law.
He said Ramayana reminds us that performance of duties is as important as claiming one’s rights. He stressed on the need for protecting and promoting one’s mother tongue. He also emphasized the need to popularize literary classics and poetic works of various Indian languages, especially among the youth. He urged everyone to strive for protecting and promoting Indian languages.