Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 25 (PTI) - The head of Sivagiri Math, Swami Satchidananda, has showered commendations on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likening his virtues to those of Mahatma Gandhi. Swami Satchidananda characterized Modi as embodying integrity, purity of ideals, spiritual depth, and discipline akin to Gandhi. He praised Modi as a faithful, idealistic, and virtuous leader who, as per the Swami, has shown no history of rejecting or denouncing any religion. Swami Satchidananda, who leads the esteemed Sivagiri Math in Kerala, a foundation established by sage and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, emphasized the Guru's vision of "one caste, one religion, and one God" for all humankind. Recently, Swami Satchidananda remarked on the Prime Minister during an event in New Delhi, held to commemorate the centenary of the significant dialogue between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi. During the event, Swamiji highlighted Modi's unique recognition of Sree Narayana Guru as the ‘soul of India’ and lauded him as "a great son of India." The Swami noted Modi's devotion to both Sivagiri Math and Sree Narayana Guru, mentioning that the Prime Minister had attended the event on his initiative, without needing any external recommendations. He pointed out that when the Math reached out to the PM's office, Modi personally connected and expressed his eagerness to participate. When questioned about his statements, Swami Satchidananda explained that his perceptions were formed after observing Modi's personal charisma and consistent conduct. Despite initial speculations of negativity during Modi's tenure, the Swami highlighted that, throughout his 10-11 years as Prime Minister, Modi has never dismissed any religion and has instead embraced diverse faiths. Swami concluded by reiterating that Modi's leadership reflects the integrity, ideals, spirituality, and discipline reminiscent of Mahatma Gandhi. In addressing a query, he also mentioned that although Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have been invited multiple times to participate in Sivagiri Math events, they have yet to accept the invitations.
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