It is not unusual for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to hog limelight wherever she goes be it a red carpet event or a quiet public appearance. In a rare moment, the actress’s profound words on caste, religion, and God during a recent event struck a deep chord. What added to the virality of the video clip was the actress touching PM Modi‘s feet, and praising him for his leadership. The snippet is being widely circulated on social media and has got mixed response. Many netizens are calling the actress ‘sanskari’ and respectful towards ‘elders’, while others feel she has gone overboard.
This happened at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba who she follows since childhood. Signing off her speech with Sai Ram, Jai Hind, the actress dressed in a yellow salwar suit went on to touch the feet of PM who folded his hands to acknowledge her gesture.
Centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
In the event organised at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, Aishwarya won hearts with her golden words. “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, and he is omnipresent.”
Her words also reflected her devotion for the spiritual figure as she went on to acknowledge how the presence of Sri Sathya Sai Baba has filled her heart with deep devotion and gratitude.
“Though a century might have passed since his birth, his presence, principles, teachings, and compassion continue to reverberate in the hearts of millions worldwide,” she added.
Here’s what Aishwarya said in the viral clip
“As we celebrate 100 years of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s blessed advent, may we all rededicate ourselves to his divine message. Love all, serve all. 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, and he is omnipresent. Sai Ram. Jai Hind.”
“I extend a heartfelt thank PM Narendra Modi ji, for being with us here today and for honouring this special occasion. I’m looking forward to listening to your wise words, impactful and inspiring as always, to enthral us today,” she added.
The actress praised PM Modi’s leadership saying he had the essential qualities needed for a meaningful, purposeful and spiritually anchored life.
“Your presence here adds sanctity and inspiration to this centenary celebration and reminds us of Swami’s message that true leadership is service and service to man is service to God. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often spoke about the five D’s. Five essential qualities needed for a meaningful, purposeful and spiritually anchored life — Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination, and Discrimination,” she said.
The centenary event celebrated 100 years of the birth of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the spiritual leader who passed away in 2011. Aishwarya’s powerful words have struck a chord online, with fans calling her speech “wholesome,” “moving,” and “a reminder of her true elegance.”
