PM Modi Says Samrat Samprati Museum’s Message Of Peace Vital Amid Global Unrest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the newly inaugurated Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat carries a powerful message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is facing growing instability and unrest. Speaking at the inauguration on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, he emphasized that the museum’s message extends beyond India and holds relevance for all humanity.

The museum, located at the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Koba village near Gandhinagar, is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224–215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka. Samprati is historically known for promoting Jainism and the principle of non-violence. Modi highlighted that the ruler symbolized a connection between governance and philosophical values, adding that the museum reflects this legacy through its design and exhibits.

Addressing the global context, Modi said the world is currently “engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest,” making the ideals represented by the museum particularly significant. He noted that India’s cultural strength lies in its unity in diversity, bringing together traditions such as the Vedas, Puranas, Ayurveda, and Yoga. According to him, the museum’s seven galleries showcase this diversity and present India’s civilizational identity in a comprehensive manner.

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The Prime Minister also spoke about the historical loss of knowledge due to the destruction of ancient learning centres such as Takshashila and Nalanda by invaders, which led to the burning of valuable manuscripts. He said that while scholars and saints preserved surviving knowledge over generations, efforts to safeguard such heritage were not prioritized adequately after India’s independence.

Highlighting current initiatives, Modi said his government is working to preserve and digitise ancient manuscripts through the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’. The programme aims to collect scattered manuscripts, archive them using modern scientific methods, and make them accessible to future generations. He credited Jain seers and scholars for their long-standing efforts in collecting and safeguarding manuscripts written on palm leaves and bark.

The museum itself houses rare artefacts, including ancient manuscripts, sculptures, coins, and traditional Jain artworks, presented across seven galleries with modern audio-visual technology. Modi also called on students and researchers worldwide to visit the museum and help spread India’s message of knowledge and non-violence, while reiterating the government’s broader push to promote cultural heritage through restoration projects and new museum developments across the country.

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