Summary
He emphasized that dedication, compassion and helping others give direction to the nation.
He quoted an ancient Sanskrit saying that life should be offered for the welfare of all.
Key Points
3 points1
River’s endless flow used as a metaphor for self‑less service.
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Self‑less service, dedication, and compassion are presented as national guiding principles.
3
An ancient Sanskrit verse was cited to stress living for others.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsselfless
acting without thinking of personal gain
service
work done to help others
welfare
the health and happiness of a group
humanity
all human beings together
dedication
strong commitment to a purpose
compassion
feeling concern for others' suffering
Sanskrit
an old classical language of India
subhashitam
a concise wise saying in Sanskrit
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