Puttaparthi, Nov. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the central value of Indian civilisation is "Seva, or service" and highlighted that all of India's diverse spiritual and philosophical traditions ultimately lead to this one ideal.
Addressing the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Andhra Pradesh, the PM said 'Seva Parmo Dharmah' is the ethos that has sustained India through centuries of changes and challenges, giving our civilisation its inner strength," noting that many great saints and reformers have carried forward this timeless message in ways suited to their times.
"Whether one walks the path of Bhakti, Gyan, or Karma, each is connected to Seva," he said and questioned what Bhakti is without servic...