Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today highlighted a deeply satisfying national effort undertaken nearly two decades ago that fulfilled a long-standing wish of freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma.

Shyamji Krishna Varma passed away in 1930, holding on to the hope that his ashes would one day return to a free India. This solemn wish remained unfulfilled for decades until August 2003, when Gujarat’s then-Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi undertook a historic initiative to bring his ashes back from Geneva, Switzerland.

This initiative, he noted, honoured the memory of a courageous son of Maa Bharti and reaffirmed India’s commitment to preserving the legacy of its freedom movement.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that more young Indians will read about Shyamji Krishna Varma’s life, his fearless pursuit of justice, and his unwavering dedication to India’s independence.

Responding to a post by Modi Archive handle on X, Shri Modi said:

“This thread highlights a very satisfying effort undertaken about two decades ago, thus fulfilling a wish of Shyamji Krishna Varma and honouring a courageous son of Maa Bharti.

May more youngsters read about his greatness and bravery!”

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Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, seeks blessings of Maa Katyayani and shares devotional recital
March 24, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, sought the blessings of Maa Katyayani and said that worship of Maa Jagadambe fills the mind with infinite energy and inner strength, while her divine radiance illuminates the heart with higher consciousness. He prayed that with the blessings of the Goddess, who is the embodiment of divinity and valour, all her devotees are endowed with immense strength and self-confidence.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse-

“चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना। कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥”

The Prime Minister also shared a recital in praise of the Goddess.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“मां कात्यायनी को वंदन! दिव्यता और पराक्रम की अधिष्ठात्री देवी मां की कृपा से उनके सभी भक्तों में अपार शक्ति और आत्मविश्वास का संचार हो।

चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।

कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥”

“मां जगदम्बे की उपासना से मन अनंत ऊर्जा और आत्मबल से भर जाता है। देवी मां का अलौकिक ओज हृदय को दिव्य चेतना से आलोकित कर देता है।