ITANAGAR : Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary, describing him as a great son of India, who “rekindled the country’s civilisational confidence” and introduced the timeless philosophy of Vedanta to the world.
The chief minister said Vivekananda’s teachings on the divinity of every soul, and religious harmony and selfless service to humanity continue to inspire generations.
“On the Nirvana Day of Swami Vivekananda, I pay my humble tributes to the great son of Bharat, who rekindled India’s civilisational confidence and introduced the timeless philosophy of Vedanta to a global audience,” Khandu said in a post on X.
The chief minister highlighted Vivekananda’s historic address at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, saying it marked a turning point in the way the western world engaged with India’s rich spiritual heritage.
“His historic address at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago marked a turning point in how many across the West engaged with India’s spiritual heritage,” Khandu said.
“Through his lectures and writings, he presented Vedanta as a universal philosophy that affirmed the divinity of every soul, the harmony of religions, and selfless service to humanity,” the chief minister said.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also paid homage to Swami Vivekananda, describing him as one of India’s greatest philosophers and spiritual luminaries whose timeless message continues to inspire people across generations.
“My heartfelt tribute to the great philosopher and spiritual luminary of India, Swami Vivekananda ji, on his death anniversary,” Mein said in a social media post.
He said Swami Vivekananda’s message of “strength, self-belief, service to humanity and spiritual awakening” had awakened the spirit of a confident India and reminded the world of the profound wisdom of the country’s ancient civilisation.
Calling upon people to follow Swami Vivekananda’s ideals, Mein urged everyone to remember his teachings and work towards building a “society rooted in character, compassion, knowledge and fearless dedication to the service of mankind”. (Source: PTI)
