Mumbai (Maharashtra): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said teachings of Lord Buddha for the welfare of mankind are an inspiration to overcome the "current crisis".
Extending greetings to people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Thackeray said Lord Buddha showed the path of peace, non-violence and equality of mankind.
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"He earned the knowledge of going into the root of problems faced by people and eradicating them. The world needs this knowledge as this is an inspiration to overcome the prevailing crisis," the Chief Minister said in a message, while referring to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(PTI report)
