New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj over the release of his 500th book, saying that he didn't keep knowledge restricted to just books, but also brought them into practical use in life.

In a video message, PM Modi stressed that Swami ji's personality was a wonderful mix of calmness, simplicity and clarity.

"Maharaj sahab didn't keep knowledge restricted to just books, but he also brought it into practical use in life. He also inspired others to adopt it in their lives. His personality was a wonderful mix of calmness, simplicity and clarity," the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi said that the book titled "Prem Nu Vishwa, Vishwa Nu Prem" is not just a book...