Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.

Although Baba is no longer present in physical form, Modi said his teachings, his love, and his spirit of service continue to guide crores across the world.

Underlining that Baba’s life was a living embodiment of the ideal of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the Prime Minister said, “Therefore, this birth centenary year has become a grand festival of universal love, peace, and service.”

He said that it is the government’s good fortune to have released a ₹100 commemorative coin and postage stamp on this occasion, both reflecting Baba’s legacy of service.

“The central value of Indian civilisation is seva, or service”, said the Prime Minister, highlighting tha

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