Bhopal, March 5 – Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan marked his birthday on Thursday with a meaningful celebration alongside his family. Rather than confining the day to festivities, he chose to make it purposeful by planting trees, symbolizing his commitment to service and environmental care.
In a reflective message, Chouhan urged everyone to contemplate how to make the most of their remaining years. ‘Birthdays bring joy and cheer, but they also remind us that another year has passed,’ he said. ‘We must resolve to use our time meaningfully for society and self-improvement.’
Emphasizing universal consciousness, Chouhan noted that humans, animals, birds, insects, and plants all share the same life force. Drawing from ancient scriptures like ‘Atmatva sarva bhuteshu’ – meaning the self resides in all beings – he called for love, respect, and non-violence towards every living entity and nature itself.
For Chouhan, the highest expression of love is service. ‘True love manifests when we help and serve others,’ he asserted. On this birthday, he pledged to continue working for society with a spirit of love and dedication. Environment protection ranks high on his priorities, as trees provide oxygen, fruits, and shade essential for life.
Recalling saplings he planted years ago now bearing fruit, Chouhan planted new ones today. ‘If every individual takes small steps to nurture the environment, our world and society will become beautiful and secure,’ he concluded, inspiring collective action for a greener future.