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Thirukkural can't be despiritualized by politics: Guv
Trichy: Governor R N Ravi laid foundation stones for new buildings at Prasanna Venkatachalapathy temple in Gunaseelam near Musiri on Friday. Addressing the gathering, he said Thirukkural cannot be despiritualized by political ideologies.
Ravi laid the stones for the Rajagopuram and Prahara Mandapam to be built at Rs 22 crore. He also participated in the book release that followed, as chief guest. "Thirukkural written by the great saint of Sanatan Dharma, embodies Dharma Shastra and Niti Shastra. It is deeply infused with spiritual and temporal values. Thirukkural cannot be despiritualized under pressure by political ideologies," Ravi said.
The governor said saints like Sri Ramanujacharya rejuvenated Sanathana Dharma through ages, eliminated social evils such as untouchability and discrimination against women, and reformed the society. He said religious institutions are sharing responsibilities in shaping a progressive and an inclusive society with civilizational values and traditional knowledge essential for the nation's comprehensive resurgence.
The governor released two books, Gunaseela Mahatmiyam written by K R Pichumani Iyengar, and Valluvaththil Meignanam, written by Sennakarai M Subramanian.
