PM Modi Honors Acharya Vinoba Bhave on Birth Anniversary, Highlights Inspiration for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered social reformer Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary today, calling him a timeless inspiration for creating a developed India, or Viksit Bharat. Bhave, born on September 11, 1895, championed non-violence, human rights, and social justice throughout his life.
In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: "Paying homage to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary. He is remembered as one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders, freedom fighters, and social reformers. His life was devoted to popularizing Gandhian ideals and empowering the marginalized. His thoughts inspire us greatly in the pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat."
Bhave earned the title "Acharya," meaning teacher, for his deep wisdom and leadership. He led the famous Bhoodan Movement, which focused on land redistribution to help the poor and promote equality. This initiative became a cornerstone of India’s efforts toward social justice and land reforms.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute, saying: "On the birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave Ji, the great thinker and social reformer of India, I pay my respectful obeisance to him. Through the Bhoodan Movement, he paved the way for social justice and equality. His ideals, based on compassion, non-violence, and selfless service, will forever continue to inspire nation-building."
Even the Congress party joined in the remembrance. They stated: "On Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s birth anniversary, we pay tribute to the leader of the Bhoodan Movement. His life of simplicity, compassion, and non-violence stands as a timeless inspiration for social justice, land reforms, and collective harmony in India."
Known as India’s National Teacher and Mahatma Gandhi’s spiritual successor, Bhave was a brilliant philosopher too. He translated the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi, naming it ‘Geetai,’ making ancient wisdom accessible to more people.
Bhave’s journey with Gandhi started in 1916. As a young student heading to his exams in Bombay, he read a newspaper report about Gandhi’s speech at Banaras Hindu University. Deeply inspired, Bhave burned his school and college certificates right there. He wrote letters to Gandhi, who invited him to Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad. Their first meeting on June 7, 1916, changed everything—Bhave dropped his studies and fully committed to Gandhi’s vision.
At Sabarmati Ashram, Bhave threw himself into community work. He taught, studied, spun khadi, and helped improve village life. He played a key role in Gandhi’s programs, from promoting khadi and village industries to new education (Nai Talim), sanitation, and hygiene. These efforts made Bhave one of Gandhi’s closest followers and a driving force in India’s freedom struggle and social reform movements.
Today, leaders across the spectrum honor Bhave’s legacy of compassion and equality, reminding us how his ideas continue to shape modern India.
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