PVLF 2025

PM Modi’s Cultural Speeches Released as New Book in Delhi

'Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay' book launched at IGNCA, showcasing PM Modi’s speeches on Indian culture, heritage, and spiritual traditions.
on Apr 22, 2025

In a big literary and cultural occurrence, a new book called 'Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay' was formally released on April 18, 2025, at the Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi. This book is a carefully curated collection of speeches and ideas of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, centered around India's cultural, spiritual, and traditional heritage.

The Occasion: A Grand Cultural Convergence at IGNCA

The launch function was organized on Friday, April 18, at 5:00 PM, in the center of the national capital. The event was conducted at the iconic IGNCA, a nodal agency for conservation and promotion of Indian culture and heritage.

The ceremony saw the presence of great minds from politics, religion, and literature, marking the meeting point of government, spirituality, and intellectual dialogue.

Dignitaries Present During the Launch

The book was officially launched by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Pujya Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, the venerated spiritual guru and head of the Juna Akhara. His presence imparted a profound spiritual essence to the event.

The event was chaired by Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, symbolizing the significance of cultural exchange in the country's democratic and parliamentary sphere.

Also attending as Guest of Honour was Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman of IGNCA, whose achievements in Indian journalism and culture are deeply valued.

About the Book: 'Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay'

A Cultural Chronicle in the Prime Minister's Own Words

'Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay' (The Fifth Chapter of Culture) is a collection of speeches of Prime Minister Modi given on national and international stages. These speeches explore the topics of:

Indian Culture and Heritage

Spirituality and Indian Wisdom Traditions

Traditional Practices and Folk Art Forms

Global Recognition of India's Cultural Identity

This compilation seeks to display the Prime Minister's vision on culture and his ongoing efforts in promoting and maintaining the rich heritage of Indian civilization.

Compiled and Curated with Scholarly Acumen

The compilation has been carefully edited by Dr. Prabhat Ojha, a renowned writer and scholar. The book foreword has been written by Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, adding a scholarly and considered preface to the material.

The book is brought out by Prabhat Prakashan, a leading publishing house of India renowned for its publications in politics, literature, and socio-cultural analysis.

Relevance of the Book in Modern Times

The publication of Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay is at a moment when India is experiencing renewed interest in its ancient heritage and cultural awareness. Through this anthology, readers are presented with an authoritative account of India's soft power, as expressed by the nation's highest leadership.

Not only does this book chronicle significant speeches, it also acts as a cultural asset, particularly to scholars, students, and lovers of Indian heritage. It illustrates how leadership helps craft national identity by means of culture.