Language and culture stand as inseparable companions each nourishing and sustaining the other in a timeless dance of identity and expression. This profound symbiosis was eloquently captured by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav during his address at the Vishwarang-2025 Tagore International Literature and Art Festival. Here, Hindi was not merely celebrated as a language but revered as the very “bindi on the forehead” of Indian cultural consciousness, now rising prominently on the global stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership.
Dr. Yadav articulated a sagacious truth: culture plants the narrative seeds in language, while language, in return, safeguards traditions across generations. Hindi, he emphasized, is a true vernacular, an emblem of the masses and their lived realities. India’s heritage, he noted, has never sought dominance but embodies the spirit of sovereign camaraderie and mutual respect. The credo of “live and let live” remains the sanctum of our civilization, distinguishing Indian culture as a beacon of harmony and global identity.
The Vishwarang festival itself stands as a testament to this cultural confluence an international gathering where over seventy nations converge to celebrate literature, art, and the spirit of creation. Dr. Yadav’s vision for Madhya Pradesh as a hub of creative and literary dialogue weaves together local roots with universal aspirations. The festival embodies Rabindranath Tagore’s enduring legacy a clarion call for dialogue, humanism, and cultural synthesis that transcends borders.
In reflecting upon India’s historical odyssey, Dr. Yadav evoked the poignant saga of the ‘girmitiyas,’ Indian workers dispersed during colonial times, whose legacy now enriches diasporic cultures worldwide. Today, through platforms like Vishwarang, this exchange of ideas and artistry reaffirms India’s role as a custodian of shared human values and cultural pluralism. The pandemic’s trials only underscored India’s spirit of generosity and global solidarity, reverberating the ancient ethos of compassion.
At its heart, Vishwarang illuminates the transformative power of literature and arts not just as expressions of beauty but as mirrors and architects of society. Dr. Yadav’s discourse reminds us of the invincible synergy between language and culture, pillars on which India’s identity stands resilient and luminous amid an ever-evolving world.
