PM addresses centenary of Sree Narayana Guru–Mahatma Gandhi conversation
On 24 June 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebration of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebration of the conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 24 June 2025. The PM said the meeting 100 years ago remains a source of energy for social harmony. Recalling his bond with the Sivagiri Math, the PM noted that Varkala has long been called the 'Kashi of the South'. He cited the Guru's mantra 'Oru Jati, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu', meaning 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind', and noted that the Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Centenary of Sree Narayana Guru–Mahatma Gandhi conversation
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- 'Kashi of the South'
- Varkala
- Mantra
- 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'
- Institution
- Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The centenary celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on 24 June 2025 marked 100 years of a historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and whom?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Gandhi
PIB: the PM addressed the centenary celebration of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Which place, associated with the Sivagiri Math, did the PM say has long been referred to as the 'Kashi of the South'?
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Correct answer: A — Varkala
PIB: the PM mentioned that Varkala has long been referred to as the Kashi of the South.
Consider the following statements in the context of the PM's address on 24 June 2025: 1. Sree Narayana Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. 2. The centenary celebration was held at the Sivagiri Math in Varkala. 3. The Guru's mantra 'Oru Jati, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu' means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB: the Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, and the mantra means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. The event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, not at Sivagiri. So 1 and 3 only.