New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tribute to Swami Sree Narayana Guru, a spiritualleader and social reformer who was born in Kerala.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to spiritual leader and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, hailing him as a "farsighted visionary" whose ideals give strength to many across India.
"I bow to the venerable Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti. His life and works epitomised the perfect blend of spirituality and social reform. He emphasised on education and empowerment of women," the prime minister tweeted.
Naidu paid tributes to social reformer Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, saying he will always be remembered for his fight against the caste system.
Narayana Guru was born on this day in 1856. He led a reform movement to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality.
"I pay my humble tributes to the great saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary...He was a philosopher and a humanist who will always be remembered for his fight against caste system and upliftment of the depressed classes," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Swami Sree Narayana Guru. Shah said Swami Sree Narayana Guru's relentless effort and contribution towards the empowerment and education of the downtrodden can never be forgotten.
"As a social reformer, spiritual leader and a strong advocate of equality and brotherhood, he played an instrumental role in setting up the foundations for social reform in Kerala against discrimination and injustice," he tweeted.
The home minister said Swami Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy, teachings and thoughts will continue to enrich the lives of millions across the length and breadth of the country.
(With input from agencies)
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