Three clear messages from Kanyakumari where Prime Minister Narendra Modi meditates, 131 years from the namesake.
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It was exactly 131 years ago, on May 31, 1893, that Swami Vivekananda, originally Narendra Dutta, travelled to Chicago to deliver his famous speech. At the World Parliament of Religions, he surprised many by calling the delegates "my brothers and sisters". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has frequently used the phrase "mere parivarjan" since his Independence Day speech in 2023.
131 years ago, Swami Vivekananda meditated at this stone monument now named after the saint. Mr. Modi will also meditate there for two days, at the end of a long election campaign, as if he is preparing for something bigger and grander. The similarities are striking and numerous, but we will focus on three powerful images that emerged from Kanyakumari and the messages embedded in them.
Saffron symbolism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known to be unapologetic when it comes to showcasing his faith. Be it taking part in religious activities ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building or the consecration of the Ram Mandir. He often bathes in the holy river and wears saffron clothing. This time in Kanyakumari, saffron is the colour for two days only. Both his kurta and dhoti were dark saffron and he also wrapped himself in a saffron shawl to highlight how comfortable he is with the colour.
This is not a political event, but the message is loud and clear. The Prime Minister supports "Sab ka Vikas" but as a private citizen, he remains a staunch Hindu, whatever the Opposition may like or dislike.
PM Modi considers the colour as the colour of sacrifice. In 2010, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the then UPA government at the Centre coined the term "saffron terror", PM Modi vehemently said, "It was the young sannyasi Vivekananda, clad in saffron, who raised India's profile in the international community".
Is this sacrifice of tapasvis like Vivekananda part of the Congress government's tradition of saffron terror?"
Meditation, Om and the Venue
By meditating for two days in front of a big Om sign, the Prime Minister sends a message about what is deep in his heart. His faith in the power of ancient Indian traditions. This was also the reason why he insisted that the United Nations declare a day dedicated to Yoga.
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