A senior officer of the Madhya Pradesh Police has issued a directive asking police training schools across the state to play the Dakshinamurti Stotram through loudspeakers at dawn for trainees. The move, announced by Raja Babu Singh, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and Additional Director General for Police Training, is intended to promote discipline, empathy and moral values among recruits preparing to join the police force.
Directive Issued to Training Schools
According to the directive, the hymn will be played in all eight police training schools across Madhya Pradesh, where nearly 4,000 men and women are currently undergoing training. These recruits are expected to join the state police force as constables in the coming months.
Singh, a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Police Service, said the initiative aims to contribute positively to the personality development of trainees.
Significance of Dakshinamurti Stotram
The Dakshinamurti Stotram is a Sanskrit hymn associated with Lord Shiva. In Hindu philosophy, Dakshinamurti is considered a form of Shiva representing the cosmic teacher and symbolizing wisdom, meditation and knowledge.
Explaining the decision, Singh said the hymn’s spiritual message could help trainees develop qualities such as sensitivity and empathy, which are important for responsible policing.
Aim to Build Ethical and Professional Police Personnel
Singh stated that playing the hymn in the early morning using loudspeakers installed on training campuses will complement the ongoing training programmes. According to him, the initiative is expected to help recruits grow into disciplined individuals and professional police officers.
He emphasised that such measures are intended to strengthen the overall training environment and encourage moral and ethical development among future police personnel.
Earlier Directions on Religious Text Recitals
This is not the first such initiative introduced by Singh. Earlier, he had directed police training schools to organise recitals of the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramcharitmanas for trainees, saying that the teachings of these texts could guide them toward leading a righteous life.
Interaction with Madrasa Students
Recently, during a Republic Day event, Singh addressed students at a madrasa and encouraged them to read the Bhagavad Gita along with the Quran, suggesting that learning from multiple religious teachings could help broaden understanding and enlighten one’s path.
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