India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Vice-President of India ,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh today.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice President described Sri Sathya Sai Baba as "a great emissary of God, of peace, love, and selfless service," whose message and mission transcended all barriers of caste, religion, class, and nationality. He said that Baba's guiding principles-"Love All, Serve All" and "Help Ever, Hurt Never"-shaped every initiative he undertook and every life he touched.

Quoting the saint-poet Thiruvalluvar's Kural , the Vice-President noted that Sri Sathya...