‘Bharat’ had transitioned from survival to revival mode through allegiance to fundamental vows, says T.N. Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday (December 21, 2025) said India had transitioned from survival to revival mode, and this was made possible only through allegiance to fundamental vows rooted in the belief of ‘Vasudhaivya Kutumbakam’.

Speaking at the special plenary session of the Auroville Literature Festival at the Unity Pavilion, Mr. Ravi said during the pandemic, “Bharat (India) shared vaccines with 150 countries before fully vaccinating its own population. Those (countries) who had found the vaccine started hoarding the vaccine much beyond their needs and raised their prices.”

“At that very time, Bharat made the vaccine and shared them with needy people in 150 countries because the core philosophy of Bharat that all are one. This is an example of Bharat Shakthi,” he said.

Similarly, when India hosted the G-20 Presidency, it invited the African Union, rejecting their exclusion. The country also abandoned non-alignment in global conflicts, to advocate peace through dialogue.

Mr. Ravi said Sri Aurobindo’s dream started with India but goes to the whole world. “Bharat is not a creation of any one person or one force. It is a version and philosophy originating from the Vedas that erases the differences and celebrates the diversity,” he felt.

“At a time when Bharat is going through a phase of revival, literature cannot be insulated from it. Literature must reflect oneness and unity,” he added.

Jayanti S. Ravi, Secretary of Auroville Foundation was also present.