PM Modi Inaugurates International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics Related to Lord Buddha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi. These relics, discovered during the 1898 excavation in Kapilavastu, were recently repatriated to India from the family collection of colonial archaeologist William Claxton Peppé. The PM emphasized that Buddha's philosophy of 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya' (welfare and happiness of all) is India's guide to a global approach. The government is also working on the 'Buddhist Circuit' and promoting Pali as a classical language to preserve Buddhist heritage.
Key Points
- The Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 in Kapilavastu and are considered an inseparable part of Indian civilization.
- The relics were repatriated from the Peppé family collection after they were nearly auctioned in Hong Kong.
- The exposition highlights India's commitment to preserving Buddhist heritage and promoting the 'Buddhist Circuit'.
- The Prime Minister linked Buddha's teachings to India's core philosophy of global peace and dialogue.
Exam Facts
- The relics were discovered by archaeologist William Claxton Peppé in 1898.
- The exposition was held at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi.
- Pali has been recently promoted as a classical language by the Indian government.
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