CM Naidu for spreading awareness on ancient epics, cultural heritage
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat in Tirupati on Friday
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday called upon parents, teachers, and society to instill knowledge of India’s epics and cultural heritage among children and youth, instead of limiting them to Western superhero narratives.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan (BVS) here, the Chief Minister said India’s mythological heroes embody far greater values, strength, and ideals than fictional characters like Spider-Man, Batman, or Superman.
Naidu emphasized that Lord Hanuman’s strength surpasses that of Superman, Arjuna was a greater warrior than Iron Man or Batman, and Lord Rama remains the ultimate symbol of righteousness, with Ram Rajya representing ideal governance.
He urged people to teach children about the greatness of Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and the lessons from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, stating that these epics are more profound than even popular films like Avatar.
The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of teaching children the distinction between good and evil through stories of characters such as Bakasura and Kansa.
He recalled how former Chief Minister N T Rama Rao popularised mythological stories through cinema while upholding strong values in both films and politics.
Naidu also spoke about national development, crediting former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for laying strong foundations and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking India forward with remarkable progress. Calling for innovation and creative thinking, he expressed confidence that India is on course to emerge as a global superpower in the future.
