Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Touches PM Narendra Modi’s Feet, Delivers Stirring Speech on Humanity at Sathya Sai Baba Centenary Event
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan created one of the most talked-about moments at the centenary celebrations of Shri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, after she respectfully touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet on stage. The actress also delivered a powerful address on humanity, love, and spiritual values, which received warm appreciation from devotees and attendees.
Aishwarya Shares Stage With PM Modi and Sachin Tendulkar
The grand ceremony, held on Wednesday, drew thousands of devotees from across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar were among the prominent dignitaries in attendance. Aishwarya Rai stepped onto the stage looking poised and thankful, ready to pay tribute to the spiritual leader on his 100th birth anniversary.
Aishwarya’s Emotional Tribute to Sathya Sai Baba
The actress opened her speech with heartfelt emotion, saying:
“On this historic and sacred occasion of the centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba, my heart is filled with deep devotion and gratitude. Though a century may have passed since his divine birth, his presence, principles and teachings continue to resonate in the hearts of millions around the world.”
Her message received warm applause from the gathering.
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Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister, she added:
“I extend a heartfelt thank you to our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for being here with us today and for honouring this special occasion. I look forward to hearing your inspiring and impactful words.”
She further said that the Prime Minister’s presence added “sanctity and inspiration” to the celebrations and reflected Sathya Sai Baba’s belief that true leadership is rooted in service.
Aishwarya Reflects on Her Bal Vikas Journey
Aishwarya also recalled her childhood involvement in the Bal Vikas programme, describing how Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings shaped her life.
“With complete humility, I can say that I have always carried his message in my heart. Once a Bal Vikas student, always a Bal Vikas student,” she said.
She highlighted the spiritual leader’s well-known “Five D’s” — Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination and Discrimination — calling them essential values for a purposeful and spiritually grounded life.
A Message of Universal Love and Harmony
Her speech concluded with a strong message promoting unity and compassion.
“There is only one caste — the caste of humanity.
There is only one religion — the religion of love.
There is only one language — the language of the heart.
And there is only one God — the omnipresent one.”
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleThe event audience responded with thunderous applause.
Aishwarya Rai’s Work Front
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s 2023 historical epic ‘Ponniyin Selvan II’, featuring an ensemble cast including Karthi, Vikram, Trisha, Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prakash Raj and others.
