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World’s largest Muslim country, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s speech at the United Nations went viral on social media after he included Sanskrit greetings and a Hindu Mantra at the global stage on Tuesday. Subianto started and ended his speech by including Sanskrit greetings while calling for harmony of all religions. Notably, during his recent visit to New Delhi, the Indonesian leader said he has Indian DNA.

Starting his speech at the General Assembly, he included, in greeting the world leaders, "Om Swastiastu, which is used in his country's Hindu-majority island of Bali and is translated as "May you be blessed and protected". And ended his speech by including, "Om Shanti Shanti, Shanti Om", along with invocations from other religions. "Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, all religions, we must live as one human family," he said.

Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

"Indonesia is committed to being part of making this vision a reality. Is this a dream? Maybe, but this is the beautiful dream that we must work together towards," he added. He also said Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, which means "And upon you be peace, mercy, and blessings of God".

Subianto, who followed US President Donald Trump on the podium, countered his attacks on the UN, accusing it of being ineffective.

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Subianto's dig at US

The Indonesian leader said, "In our struggle for independence, and our fight to overcome disease, hunger, and poverty, the UN stood with Indonesia and gave us vital assistance. Decisions made here based on human solidarity by the Security Council and this Assembly gave Indonesia international legitimacy, opened doors, and supported our early development," he said, naming various UN developmental agencies. “And because of that, Indonesia stands today on the cusp of shared prosperity and greater equality," he added.

Without naming the US or Trump, he directed criticism of the threats he issued to various nations and entities. "No one country can bully the whole community of the human family," he said.

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(With inputs from agency)