Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, one of India’s most well-known actors, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, to mark the grand birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Looking radiant in a light mustard suit, a video of her touching PM Modi’s feet and seeking his blessings went viral on social media platforms in no time.
Heartfelt Speech about Love, Humanity, and Spirituality
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reportedly told the gathering that people should rededicate themselves to his divine message as they celebrated 100 years of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s blessed advent. There was only one caste, she said-the caste of humanity, only one religion-the religion of love, only one language-the language of the heart, and only one God, who is omnipresent. She ended her speech with “Sai Ram. Jai Hind.”
She reportedly also thanked PM Modi for attending the ceremony, saying she was grateful that he could come and looked forward to listening to his wise, impactful, and inspiring words.
Emphasis on True Leadership and Swami’s Teachings
Aishwarya is reported to have highlighted the spiritual teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and how the presence of the Prime Minister added sanctity and inspiration to the centenary celebration. She reportedly recounted the teaching by Swami that true leadership lies in service and serving mankind is akin to serving God. She stated that Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba spoke on many occasions about the five D’s: Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination, and Discrimination, which were cardinal qualities for a meaningful, purposeful, spiritually anchored life.
A Lifelong Dedication to Sri Sathya Sai Baba
The committee indeed noted that Aishwarya shared a deep personal connection with Baba, having been a student of the Sathya Sai Bal Vikas program. It is reported that she has shared that her devotion to him has shaped her life since she was a child, so she considers this performance very important.
