Kanchi Kamakoti pontiff, Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swami, urged Brahmins to unite for socio-economic and spiritual development. He emphasized the importance of Brahmins in sustaining Vedic culture and called for their active role in administration and media. He also stressed on preserving traditional practices and maintaining connections with rural communities to uphold Sanatana Dharma.
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