Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that where the Bhagavad Gita ends, the rise of life begins. The entire life of Lord Shri Krishna is an ideal for our society. We all learn something from his life every day. He spent his entire life amid challenges. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Lord Shri Krishna was a true and great hero of the democratic traditions of his time. He upheld his human duties and duties as a ruler in every situation of life. He killed Kansa, an all-powerful ruler, but did not occupy his throne himself. He never liked to call himself a king. He always honoured his friendship with Sudama. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Madhya Pradesh government is developing the places where Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna set foot into Shri Ram Tirth and Shri Krishna Tirth through the construction of the Shri Ram Van Gaman Path and Shri Krishna Pathey. He said that the government would extend full support, backing and cooperation to researchers and institutions undertaking in-depth research and a comprehensive analysis of the life of Lord Shri Krishna. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the Fourth National Conference for HR-CSR, ‘Abhyudaya’, at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium on Saturday. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inaugurated the two-day national conference by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The conference will continue on October 25 as well. On the occasion, Padma Shri Dr. Agus Indrayana, who had arrived from Indonesia, presented a traditional bell to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that there is a need to reflect on those aspects of the personalities of Lord Shri Krishna and all other deities that reveal how they faced challenges in their lives and found ways to work for the welfare of humanity. Lord Shri Krishna was born in a prison. His parents and he himself endured numerous hardships during his early life. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Lord Shri Krishna remained steadfast in his commitments. He had promised Yashoda Maiya that after killing Kansa and returning from Mathura, he would eat butter from her hands. However, when he met Mother Devaki in prison and she wished to feed him butter, he clearly refused because Shri Krishna had already promised Mother Yashoda that he would eat butter from her hands. Such episodes inspire us to learn how to move forward by taking society along with us. By wearing a peacock feather on his head, Lord Shri Krishna promoted the culture of worshipping nature.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Shri Krishna did not take over the throne even after killing Kansa. After the Mahabharata war, he placed Yudhishthira on the throne. When he moved to Dwarka with his family, he did not place his own son on the throne. He believed that responsibility should be given to the person who was capable of fulfilling it. The same principle can also be seen during the era of Vikramaditya. Neither Lord Shri Krishna nor Emperor Vikramaditya considered themselves kings. Both were true supporters of the democratic system. They established the city of Dwarka to promote entrepreneurship and social harmony.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Lord Shri Krishna and Sudama studied together at Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain. Our school education system is also moving forward with this idea of social harmony. The extraordinary personality of Lord Shri Krishna teaches us about the democratic system, entrepreneurship, friendship, respect for parents and military discipline. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that governing by fulfilling responsibilities rather than focusing on positions, carrying out duties with a spirit of service and applying knowledge to research are important lessons from Shri Krishna’s life. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Lord Shri Krishna set an example of social justice by killing Narakasura. He said that such events should be organised across the country to discuss the personality of the Lord through Shri Krishna Pathey Nyay.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh’s athletes won 11 medals in the recent Asian Games, including five gold medals. There are 18 sports academies operating under the state government. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed that the state government has announced the establishment of three skill universities.
During an interaction with representatives of industrial groups, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Bhopal also has a Global Skill Park. Madhya Pradesh is one of the fastest-growing states in attracting industrial investment. We are also committed to developing the skills of young people. During the discussion, a representative of the Tata Group expressed the intention to expand skill development initiatives in Madhya Pradesh.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that Naxalism had been a major problem in the state. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh was the first to bid a final farewell to the Red Salute. A campaign against drug abuse is also being conducted in the state. The new education policy has been implemented, and yoga is being promoted. This will also help in overcoming drug addiction. The number of Ayurveda colleges in the state is increasing rapidly. We are making major efforts to promote yoga and wellness. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav congratulated the United Council for Ancient Wisdom–United Consciousness, Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas, the Department of Culture and the collaborating organisation United Global Peace Foundation for organising this important national event.
Additional Chief Secretary for Culture and Trustee Secretary of Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas, Shri Shiv Shekhar Shukla, said that the state has a government committed to preserving its heritage. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav is leading this initiative from the forefront. Through Shri Krishna Pathey, all places associated with Lord Shri Krishna are being developed as pilgrimage destinations. Lord Shri Ram also spent an important period of his life in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh. At Omkareshwar, on the banks of the Narmada, Adi Shankaracharya attained knowledge and travelled across the country to spread Sanatan Dharma. The government is moving forward by preserving all sites associated with these traditions. Ekatma Dham has been established in Omkareshwar. This will also create opportunities for religious and historical tourism in the future.
National Conference Convenor Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar said that Chief Minister Dr. Yadav had given Madhya Pradesh the mantra of Abhyudaya. The word originates from the sacred Bhagavad Gita. He said that when peace enters life, it also brings spiritual prosperity. He added that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, the state is progressing while preserving its religious and cultural heritage and Indian knowledge traditions. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav is committed to the industrial development of the state. He wants Madhya Pradesh to become developed and self-reliant. He also explained the outline of the two-day conference in detail.
The conference was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s Cultural Advisor Shri Shriram Tiwari, Padma Shri Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Shri Advait Gananayak, leading representatives from the industrial sector, eminent academicians, dedicated workers from the social sector, scholars of Indian knowledge traditions and corporate representatives from leading companies across the country.
Introduction and Objectives of the Conference
The fourth national HR–CSR conference, ‘Abhyudaya – Integrating ESG & Civilisational Wisdom for Comprehensive Wellbeing’, is being organised to explore the possibilities of comprehensive development by integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles with Indian civilisational knowledge and ethical perspectives. The conference has the active participation of the United Council for Ancient Wisdom, Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas and the Government of Madhya Pradesh’s Department of Culture/Culture and Tourism. The United Global Peace Foundation has also been mentioned as a collaborating organisation.
The objectives of the conference are to discuss the relationship, relevance and practical application of Indian civilisational knowledge and the modern ESG approach; connect concepts such as Karmayoga, Lok Sangraha and Dharma with HR, CSR, leadership and institutional decision-making; develop practical approaches and policy recommendations for environmental responsibility, inclusive social development and ethical governance; and encourage collaboration among the government, industry, educational institutions and social organisations.