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PM pays homage to Adi Shankaracharya

PM pays homage to Adi Shankaracharya

21 Apr, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid tributes to one of India's greatest spiritual luminaries, Adi Shankaracharya, on his Jayanti today. Shri Modi remarked that his profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of Advaita Vedanta continue to guide innumerable people globally. And his efforts to revitalise spiritual thought and establish spiritual centres across the nation remain a lasting inspiration."May his wisdom continue to illuminate our path and strengthen our commitment to truth, compassion and collective well-being", Shri Modi added.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"On the sacred occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, paying homage to one of India's greatest spiritual luminaries. His profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of Advaita Vedanta continue to guide innumerable people globally. He emphasised harmony, discipline and the oneness of all existence. His efforts to revitalise spiritual thought and establish spiritual centres across the nation remain a lasting inspiration. May his wisdom continue to illuminate our path and strengthen our commitment to truth, compassion and collective well-being."

On the sacred occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, paying homage to one of India's greatest spiritual luminaries. His profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of Advaita Vedanta continue to guide innumerable people globally. He emphasised harmony, discipline and the oneness… pic.twitter.com/xLx45KuVsq

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2026
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