My Hindu faith guides me as Prime Minister of U.K., says Rishi Sunak
The Hindu
Rishi Sunak, U.K. Prime Minister, said his Hindu faith guides him in life and gives him courage to serve Britain. During a visit to a Ram Katha lecture by spiritual leader Morari Bapu, he shared his personal faith journey and how Hindu values are shared British values. He recalled his childhood memories of attending a local mandir and how Lord Ram and Bhagavad Gita had influenced and shaped his career.
U.K. Prime Minsiter Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, August 15, 2012, that his Hindu faith guides him in every aspect of his life and gives him the courage to do the best as the Prime Minister of Britain.
During a visit to the ongoing Ram Katha being conducted by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the event coinciding with India’s Independence Day.
"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu,” said Mr. Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.
"For me, faith is very personal. It guides me in every aspect of my life. Being Prime Minister is a great honour, but it is not an easy job. There are difficult decisions to make, hard choices to confront and our faith gives me courage, strength, and resilience to do the best that I can for our country,” he said.
The 43-year-old leader shared the special moment when he first lit Diwali diyas outside No. 11 Downing Street as the first British Indian Chancellor in 2020.
Pointing to a large golden image of Lord Hanuman as the backdrop to Morari Bapu's Ram Katha, the British prime minister said it reminded him of how a “golden Ganesha sits gleefully on my desk at 10 Downing Street”.
"It is a constant reminder to me about listening and reflecting on issues before acting,” he shared.
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