India's spirit is inspiring the world like never before: Nita Ambani

“We are a country enriched by the wisdom of its civilisation, but equally energised by the throbbing energy of the world's youngest population," said Reliance Foundation Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani, who delivered a powerful address on “Taking Indian Culture to the World" at the WAVES 2025 Summit. 

Addressing India's soft power, she said that it is a country where sacred traditions meet modern dynamism in perfect harmony, where the rising power of our economy, soon to be the third largest in the world.

She noted that our nation is the origin of the word 'OM' & is home to Sanskrit, which forms the basis for many languages worldwide.

"India is the origin of OM, the sound of the birth of our universe, the birthplace of zero, shunya, the beginning of the infinite, the home of Sanskrit that gave the world language. The land of Yoga & Ayurveda, the pioneer in science & philosophy, from Aryabhatta's astronomical calculations to Adi Shankaracharya's Advaita Vedanta, the beacon of arts & literature, from our classical music & dance forms to the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. We are the very cradle of civilisation.”

The Reliance Foundation Chairperson highlighted India's contributions to yoga, Ayurveda, science, the arts, classical music, & dance, among others.

In her speech, Ambani called India a "timeless civilisation" that has gifted humanity & the world with the ideals of truth, non-violence, unity, and peace.

"We are a timeless civilisation that gifted humanity with the enduring ideals of truth, non-violence, unity & peace. A luminous nation that gave the world the wisdom of the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita & the teachings of Gautam Buddha & Mahatma Gandhi. Bharat is where it all began.”

Ambani expressed her admiration for singers Anoushka Shankar & Rishabh Sharma, Chef Vikas Khanna & Priyanka Chopra for representing the nation on the global stage with their work.

"Today, India's spirit is inspiring the world like never before, & young Indians are answering the call. Despite living away from India, young global icons like Anoushka Shankar & Rishabh Sharma in music, Vikas Khanna in cuisine, or Priyanka Chopra in cinema, are holding the spirit of India dear to their hearts & spreading the message of Indianness around the world”

The Reliance Foundation Chairperson also expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening India's position on the global stage through his vision and leadership.

"For centuries, India has gifted the world its wisdom, its beauty, & its soul. Somewhere along the way, our voice softened. But now it is rising again, & for that, we owe deep gratitude to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose unwavering vision & leadership have reignited India's voice on the world stage with pride & purpose