PM Modi Bats for Laughter as Best Medicine

Prime Minister shares Sanskrit wisdom, links laughter to health, joy and well-being

  • PM Modi highlights laughter as key to health and happiness
  • Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media platform X
  • Emphasises ancient Indian wisdom on holistic well-being
  • Message aligns with preventive and positive healthcare approach

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 4th Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the importance of laughter for health and happiness, sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam that describes laughter as the finest of all medicines.

Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister drew attention to India’s ancient wisdom, underscoring that laughter is not only easily accessible but also a powerful source of physical and mental well-being.

Quoting the verse, the Prime Minister wrote, “औषधेष्वपि सर्वेषु हास्यं श्रेष्ठं वदन्ति ह। स्वाधीनं सुलभं चैवारोग्यानन्दविवर्धनम्॥”

The Sanskrit Subhashitam conveys that among all remedies, laughter is regarded as the best, as it is self-driven, easily available and enhances both health and happiness.

The Prime Minister’s message resonated with the broader emphasis on preventive healthcare and mental well-being, reinforcing the idea that simple, positive habits can play a vital role in leading a healthy and balanced life.

PM Modi has often highlighted the relevance of traditional knowledge and lifestyle practices in modern times, encouraging citizens to adopt holistic approaches for physical fitness, mental peace and overall happiness.