The gifting of the Gita serves as an important diplomatic signal also.

PM Modi Gifts Russian Edition of Bhagavad Gita to Putin Ahead of India–Russia Summit

On December 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi’s Palam Airport for his 2-day high-profile visit to INDIA. Modi received Putin with a warm gesture that highlighted the cultural and diplomatic depth of the relationship: He handed over a Russian-language edition of the Bhagavad Gita personally to the Russian President.

The gift was a symbolic gesture reflecting long-standing civilisational ties and the broader spiritual message of the Gita. It has historically been regarded as an important cultural bridge between India and other nations. The gesture was also interpreted as a delibera

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