PM Modi lauds farmers, shares Sanskrit subhashitam amid celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam and expressed gratitude to farmers across the country, recognising their indispensable role in sustaining the nation, especially during the ongoing festive season.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Many festivals and celebrations have been observed across various parts of the country. For these occasions filled with enthusiasm and joy, we are grateful to our hardworking farmer brothers and sisters, who nourish the entire nation.”

देश के अलग-अलग हिस्सों में अभी कई पर्व-त्योहार मनाए गए हैं। उमंग और उल्लास से भरे इन अवसरों के लिए हम अपने परिश्रमी किसान भाई-बहनों के कृतज्ञ हैं, जो पूरे देश का पोषण करते हैं।

इत्थं फलति शुद्धेन सिक्तं सङ्कल्पवारिणा।

पुण्यबीजमपि स्वल्पं पुंसां कृषिकृतामिव॥ pic.twitter.com/8SCCgbUDoY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2026

Through the Sanskrit verse, Modi highlighted the values of effort and perseverance embodied by Indian farmers. Drawing a parallel, he noted that just as a small seed sown by a farmer grows into a bountiful harvest with timely care and nurturing, even a modest effort made with sincerity can lead to significant success.The message comes at a time when several regional festivals celebrating new beginnings and harvest seasons are being observed across India. These include Poila Boishakh in West Bengal, Rongali Bihu in Assam, and Vishu in Kerala.The Prime Minister’s message underscores the central role farmers play not only in ensuring food security but also in shaping India’s cultural and festive traditions, which remain deeply rooted in the agricultural cycle.