The Prime Minister's gesture was seen as a mark of deep respect for the Jain spiritual tradition and the sanctity of the Navkar Mantra, which holds central significance in Jainism.
The inauguration ceremony began with the chanting of the Navkar Mantra and auspicious blessings (Mangalpath) by Jain Acharya Lokeshji, followed by the formal opening of the hospital by home Minister Shah.
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], Sep 2 (ANI): Rajkot's Pramukh Swami Auditorium on Sunday reverberated with chants of 'Navkar' mantra as around 7,000 people, primarily followers of Jainism, gathered at the venue to pray for world peace and harmony.