CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the ‘Statue of Oneness’

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the ‘Ekatmata Ki Pratima’ or ‘Statue of Oneness’ dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar. 

Last year, the state cabinet approved this project to celebrate the life and philosophy of the 8th-century Hindu philosopher and saint. 

This 108-ft tall statue is located on the Mandhata mountain in Omkareshwar.

CM Unveiling the Statue of Oneness:

Chouhan shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), showing himself offering prayers at the site during the inauguration. 

He expressed, “There is auspiciousness and auspiciousness only in the feet of Acharya Shankar, animated with spiritual energy. The sun of welfare for the entire world lies in the auspicious thoughts of Advaita.”

Omkareshwar, situated on the picturesque banks of the Narmada River, is approximately 80 km from the city of Indore.

Celebrating Unity through Shankaracharya:

Chouhan emphasized, “The cultural foundation on which Adi Shankaracharya ji, who propounded Advaita Vedanta by seeing the existence of only one Brahma in every living being, united India in one thread, is his wonderful gift for every age.”

He noted the importance of Shankaracharya’s teachings. He said, “Future generations will continue to visit this unique monument and become familiar with the great contribution of Shankaracharya ji from age to age.”

Shankaracharya worked to connect the country:

Chouhan highlighted how Adi Guru Shankaracharya worked to connect the country culturally and spread the essence of the Vedas among the common people. 

He mentioned, “Shankaracharya also made four monasteries in four corners of the country. 

This worked to keep India culturally united. Because of that, India is united today.”

The 3rd major statue built in India:

This statue marks the third major statue built in India by the government. 

Previously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Equality on the outskirts of Hyderabad to commemorate the 11th-century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya on his 1,000th birth anniversary. 

In 2018, PM Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Kevadia in memory of former Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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