Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a gathering at Vigyan Bhawan to mark the centenary of the historic 1925 conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Hailing the occasion as “unprecedented,” he underscored the meeting’s timeless resonance in shaping a just, unified, and spiritually grounded India.
Calling Sree Narayana Guru “a great treasure for all of humanity,” Modi praised the saint’s defiance of social evils and his message of equality through spiritual awakening. “The mantra of ‘One caste, one religion, one God for mankind’ remains a guiding philosophy even today,” he noted.
Highlighting initiatives like the PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Skill India, Modi linked the government’s current development model to the Guru’s trinity of ideals—education, organisation, and industry. He credited Guru’s transformative work in empowering marginalised communities and women, echoing modern India’s push for women-led development and grassroots upliftment.
The PM also reflected on his personal bond with the Sivagiri Mutt, dating back to the 2013 Kedarnath disaster when he aided stranded members of the community. “That sense of spiritual kinship and trust is a source of strength,” he recalled.
Modi asserted that India’s modern reforms—from national education policy to defence self-reliance—reflect the ethos championed by Guru and Gandhi. “India sees Narayana in every being. We are a civilisation built on unity in diversity, and this legacy continues to guide us,” he said.
With the government now developing the Sivagiri Circuit to honour sites associated with Sree Narayana Guru, Modi concluded with a call to “carry this torch of harmony, reform, and spiritual empowerment through Amrit Kaal.”
The contributions of Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi are exemplary. Addressing a programme marking the centenary celebration of the conversation between the two greats. https://t.co/Kz8JK0Axdn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2025
The ideals of Sree Narayana Guru are a great treasure for all of humanity. pic.twitter.com/YmgAsjwVRA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2025
India has been blessed with remarkable saints, sages and social reformers who have brought about transformative changes in society. pic.twitter.com/j9ZL7D6vJw
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2025
Sree Narayana Guru envisioned a society free from all forms of discrimination.
Today, by adopting the saturation approach, the country is working to eliminate every possibility of discrimination. pic.twitter.com/L4Z5ywIe69
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2025
Missions like Skill India are empowering the youth and making them self-reliant. pic.twitter.com/d1eu9IpP5d
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2025
To empower India, we must lead on every front – economic, social and military. Today, the nation is moving forward on this very path. pic.twitter.com/1zQFJK9CcA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2025
