World seeks your answers, take Tamil culture everywhere: PM Modi to Chennai students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged students to embrace the opportunities available to them, saying the world was looking to young people for innovative solutions to its challenges.Addressing students at the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai, PM Modi spoke about youth empowerment, national unity, the importance of education and the rich legacy of Tamil language and culture."This is your time and your opportunity," the Prime Minister said, adding that he saw the nation's future reflected in its young people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering. (Credit: PTI) He said the world was searching for solutions and that India's youth had the potential to provide them. He encouraged students to envision themselves as part of the vast opportunities that Bharat offers. THIRUKKURAL'S LESSON FOR STUDENTSPM Modi praised Tamil language and culture and described the ancient Tamil text Thirukkural as a guide for life and lifelong learning.Recalling his recent gift of a Russian edition of the Thirukkural to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he highlighted the teachings of the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. The Prime Minister said Thiruvalluvar's teachings emphasised that acquiring knowledge was not enough and that people must also put what they learnt into practice. He described this as an important lesson for students.PM Modi also said the quality of education was improving under the National Education Policy and that Indian educational institutions were strengthening their standing globally.PM MODI URGES STUDENTS TO PROMOTE NATIONAL UNITYDrawing on his travels across the country, PM Modi said his experiences had deepened his appreciation of India's diversity and strengthened his love for Tamil language and culture.He encouraged students to explore different parts of India while carrying their cultural heritage with them. He urged them to share Tamil poetry, stories and traditions with their friends.The Prime Minister also asked students to build friendships with people from different backgrounds, stressing that such bonds were essential to national unity."The unity of our nation is built by the friendship you make," he said.TRIBUTE TO MAHAKAVI BHARATIPM Modi paid tribute to legendary national poet Mahakavi Bharati, highlighting his enduring influence on people.He said Bharati's inspiring verse Achamillai, meaning 'there is no fear', continued to encourage people to live courageously and fearlessly. He also noted that the people of Varanasi fondly remembered the poet's message.Turning to sports, PM Modi said India was preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and was also working towards its ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.- EndsWith PTI inputs