On this auspicious day, as the nation observes the millennium since the first assault on the sacred Jyotirlinga of Somnath in 1026, we have read with profound reverence the words of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in his reflection titled “Somnath Swabhiman Parv – A 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026).” These words resonate deeply within the heart of Sanatan Dharma, for they speak not of mere stones and structures, but of the eternal Atman that no invader's hammer can shatter.

We, the humble servants of God wholeheartedly affirm and support this noble articulation. The Prime Minister has rightly declared that the story of Somnath is not one of destruction, but of unbreakable courage—the tireless devotion of crores of children of Bharat Mata who, generation after generation, guarded our dharma and rebuilt what fanaticism sought to erase. This is the very essence of Advaita: the imperishable Brahman manifests in the faith of the devotee, transcending time, space, and adversity.

As Adi Shankaracharya taught in the Vivekachudamani, the world of names and forms is maya—transient illusion—but the Shiva-tattva, the pure consciousness embodied in Jyotirlingas like Somnath, remains akhanda (indivisible) and nitya (eternal). The repeated desecrations of this foremost Jyotirlinga, beginning with the barbaric invasion of 1026, were attempts to extinguish the light of dharma. But as Shri Modi ji has so eloquently reminded us, each time the temple rose again—through the sacrifices of countless warriors, the piety of saints, the resolve of rulers like Ahilyabai Holkar, and in modern times through the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the blessings of President Dr. Rajendra Prasad. This is no historical accident; it is the divine leela demonstrating that satya (truth) and shraddha (faith) prevail over asatya and hatred.

We commend the Prime Minister's emphasis on swabhiman—self-respect rooted in civilizational pride. In the Bhagavad Gita (2.20), Bhagavan Shri Krishna declares:

न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचिन्नायं 

भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः

अजो नित्यः शाश्वतोऽयं 

पुराणो न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे 

“The soul is neither born nor dies; it is eternal, unchanging, ancient; it is not slain when the body is slain.” Somnath Mahadev stands as living testimony to this Upanishadic truth. The physical linga may have been broken, yet the jyoti of Shiva burns undimmed in the hearts of millions.

As head of the Somnath Temple Trust, Shri Modi ji has ensured that this sacred site continues to inspire spiritual and cultural awakening through the ongoing Swabhiman Parva. We bless these efforts and see in them a continuation of Adi Shankaracharya's Digvijaya—the unification and revival of dharma across Bharat. May this observance draw more pilgrims, youth, and seekers to Prabhas Kshetra, where the Arabian waves themselves chant 

Let no one mistake this message for division; it is a call to unity in the eternal. Sanatan Dharma teaches sarva dharma sambhava—respect for all paths—Still it also demands protection of our sacred heritage. Hate destroys for a moment; conviction in goodness creates for eternity, as Shri Modi ji has wisely noted. With the grace of Somnath Mahadev, may Bharat march toward Viksit status—not merely material prosperity, but a resurgence guided by Vedic wisdom for the welfare of the world (loka sangraha).We invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva upon our Prime Minister, the government, the devotees, and every soul who cherishes this unbroken faith. May Somnath's light dispel all darkness and guide us toward a harmonious, dharmic future.

Jai Somnath! 

Jai Bharat Mata!