PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Tribute To Swami Vivekananda On Nirvana Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his Nirvana Day, remembering his enduring contributions to Indian spirituality, culture and national awakening. Both leaders said his teachings continue to inspire generations and reaffirmed his lasting influence on India’s intellectual and cultural heritage.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister described Swami Vivekananda’s contribution to Indian culture, spirituality and national awakening as unmatched. He said the revered monk’s wisdom and inspirational message continue to influence millions of young people across the country.

स्वामी विवेकानंद जी के निर्वाण दिवस पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन। भारतीय संस्कृति, अध्यात्म और राष्ट्र-चेतना को वैश्विक पहचान दिलाने में उनका योगदान अतुलनीय है। उनकी बौद्धिकता और प्रेरणादायी विचार आज भी करोड़ों युवाओं का मार्गदर्शन कर रहे हैं। उनके आध्यात्मिक संदेश विकसित भारत के…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also offered his respects to Swami Vivekananda and highlighted his role in introducing Vedanta, Indian philosophy and the country’s intellectual traditions to the world. He also credited the spiritual leader with establishing the Ramakrishna Mission to promote both service and spirituality.

विश्व को वेदांत, दर्शन और भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से पुनः परिचित कराने वाले स्वामी विवेकानंद जी ने युवाओं में चरित्र निर्माण और राष्ट्रभक्ति की अलख जगाई। उन्होंने देश के कोने-कोने में सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण का शंखनाद किया और रामकृष्ण मिशन की स्थापना कर अध्यात्म व सेवा को संगठित स्वरूप… pic.twitter.com/7s9foQVimi

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 4, 2026

Born as Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, Swami Vivekananda became one of India’s most celebrated spiritual thinkers and the foremost disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. He earned worldwide acclaim after addressing the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, where his famous opening greeting, ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, received an enthusiastic standing ovation.

After returning from his first visit to the West, Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Order at Belur Math in 1898 and expanded Vedanta’s reach through his lectures and writings.

Swami Vivekananda also attained Mahasamadhi at Belur Math on July 4, 1902, at the age of 39, leaving behind a spiritual legacy that continues to inspire people around the world.

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