Grand Opening Of World Book Fair 2026 In New Delhi; CMD Upendrra Rai Addresses PM-YUVA Young Authors At BLF

The World Book Fair 2026 commenced with grandeur on Saturday January 10 at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the fair and symbolically launched the event by playing the tambourineAlongside the fair the sixth edition of the Bharat Literature Festival BLF also held at Bharat Mandapam infused fresh intellectual energy among literature lovers and young writers from across the countryAt BLF CMD Upendrra Rai Chairman Managing Director and EditorinChief of Bharat Express News Network delivered a special address to young authors selected under the PMYUVA schemeSpeaking on the theme The Role of Young Writers in NationBuildingrdquo CMD Upendrra Rai presented profound and inspiring reflectionsCMD Upendrra Rai began his address by highlighting the innate simplicity of children He stated that every child enters the world with two priceless qualities remaining busy without a defined task and staying happy without any specific reason He explained that happiness does not require arrangements it exists naturally in a childHe observed that as children grow societal expectations and pressures gradually suppress this natural ease allowing ego to take root This shift he noted distances individuals from spontaneity and authenticityDiscussing ego and the soul CMD Upendrra Rai cited the example of twins born at the same time to the same mother yet growing into entirely different individualsHe explained that while parents give birth to the body science cannot explain the entry of the soul Different souls carrying different impressions shape distinct life paths He further stated that every action leaves an imprint on the soul recorded line by line eventually determining a personrsquos nature and direction in lifeFreedom Is Lifersquos Supreme ValueCMD Upendrra Rai strongly emphasised that freedom remains the highest value of life across all eras and civilizations He said freedom of thought expression living and creation defines true modern values and enables meaningful progressLessons from Buddha Mahavira and KabirDrawing inspiration from Buddha Mahavira and Kabir CMD Upendrra Rai urged young writers to adopt higher ideals He recalled Buddharsquos belief in returning as Maitreya and remarked that even after thousands of years no womb has emerged capable of bearing such a great soulSpeaking on wealth he stated that wealth is merely a byproduct that anyone can acquire while figures like Buddha Mahavira and Kabir appear only once in thousands of years He asserted that true reverence belongs to such timeless thinkers not material richesA Lion Never Misses Its TargetUsing the metaphor of a lion CMD Upendrra Rai explained that a lion remains focused on its prey despite injuries from thorns Similarly capable individuals stay committed to their purpose while incapable heirs squander inherited wealthSimplicity Is the Core of SuccessCMD Upendrra Rai concluded by stressing that simplicity makes life graceful and effective while cunning deprives individuals of opportunities Through an illustrative story he showed how excessive cleverness can lead to irreversible lossDuring an interactive session with PMYUVA authors he underlined that young writers act as guiding lamps for society He said that writers who embrace independent thinking spiritual depth and freedom of consciousness will help shape a brighter future for the nation

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