VP calls Shravanabelagola as symbol of spirituality, peace

Vice-President C P_ Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid homage to Jain monk Acharya Shri Shanti Sagar Maharaj at Shravanabelagola and said the sacred land stood the test of time as a “symbol of spirituality, peace and renunciation”.

- NT Correspondent

Speaking at the commemoration of the Acharya, the vice president said, "As we all know that entire Karnataka is a good place. Karnataka always protected its tradition, heritage and culture. Everywhere you go, the culture is being protected by the Kannadigas. That is a great contribution to our culture."

He described Shravanabelagola as one of the most venerated Jain pilgrim centres, where the eternal light of truth of the ideas of Jain Dharma continues to inspire.

"This sacred land of Shravana Belagola has stood the test of time as a symbol of spirituality, peace and renunciation,” Radhakrishnan said.