PM Modi pays tributes to spiritual leader Narayana Guru on his birthday anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birthday anniversary and said his call for social reform and furthering education continues to inspire generations.

Sree Narayana Guru, born in 1856, was a renowned spiritual leader and social reformer from Kerala who championed social equality, denounced caste discrimination, and advocated unity and spiritual enlightenment. He passed away in 1928.

"On the birth anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru, we recall his vision and impact on our social as well as spiritual landscape. His teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood resonate widely," Modi said on X.

"His call for social reform and furthering education continues to inspire generations," the prime minister added.