<p>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1).&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was on a spiritual sojourn from May 30 to June 1.</p>

<p>In the note, PM Modi wrote, "It is my fortune that today, after so many years, as India embodies the values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, I too have had the opportunity to meditate at this sacred place."</p>

<p>"My meditation at this 'Shila Smarak' is one of the unforgettable moments of my life. Sitting at the feet of 'Ma Bharati', I once again reaffirm my resolve that every moment of my life and every particle of my body will always be dedicated to the service of the nation," he wrote.</p>

<p>"With wishes for the progress of the nation and the welfare of its citizens, I offer my utmost reverence to 'Ma Bharati'," he added.</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister ended his meditation after nearly 45 hours and will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-completes-his-two-day-meditation-at-kanniyakumari-as-poll-comes-to-an-end-727803">PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end</a></p>

<p>He also paid floral tributes to the Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi meditated through the entire day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is also called the Dhyan Mandapam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is believed that Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata' while he was meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam.</p>

<p>The prime minister's visit coincides with the last and final stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, which concluded with a 59.45 per cent voter turnout.</p>

<p>PM Modi, who is seeking a third term in the general elections, concluded his election campaign in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday (May 30).</p>

<p><em>(With input from agencies)</em></p>


Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1).

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1). He was on a spiritual sojourn from May 30 to June 1. In the note, PM Modi wrote, "It is my fortune that today, after so many years, as India embodies the values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, I too have had the opportunity to meditate at this sacred place." "My meditation at this 'Shila Smarak' is one of the unforgettable moments of my life. Sitting at the feet of 'Ma Bharati', I once again reaffirm my resolve that every moment of my life and every particle of my body will always be dedicated to the service of the nation," he wrote. "With wishes for the progress of the nation and the welfare of its citizens, I offer my utmost reverence to 'Ma Bharati'," he added. On completing his meditation on the Vivekananda Rock Memorial PM @narendramodi writes: “Visiting the 'Vivekananda Rock Memorial' at Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, I feel a divine energy. It is on this rock that Mother Parvati and Swami Vivekananda had meditated.… pic.twitter.com/R9WJXb2Zps — Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) (@nsitharaman) June 1, 2024 × The Indian prime minister ended his meditation after nearly 45 hours and will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections. Also read: PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end He also paid floral tributes to the Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar. PM Modi meditated through the entire day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is also called the Dhyan Mandapam. It is believed that Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata' while he was meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam. The prime minister's visit coincides with the last and final stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, which concluded with a 59.45 per cent voter turnout. PM Modi, who is seeking a third term in the general elections, concluded his election campaign in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday (May 30). (With input from agencies)

PM Modi pens note after meditation at Kanniyakumari; ‘life dedicated to nation’s service’

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state. He will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections, which have come to a close after seven phases of voting.</p>

<p>PM Modi also paid floral tributes to Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar. From May 30 evening to June 1 evening, the prime minister remained on a spiritual sojourn for nearly two days.</p>

<p>The prime minister meditated for the entire day and night at the same place where earlier Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is called the Dhyan Mandapam.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi's meditation coincides with the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 which concluded on Saturday (June 1).</p>

<p>The prime minister reached Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30). There, Modi performed the 'Surya Arghya' during sunrise.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/watch-pm-modi-meditates-at-vivekananda-rock-memorial-in-kanyakumari-727346">PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari</a></p>

<p>Bihar's former deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed the spiritual activity of PM Modi as mere "photo shoots."</p>

<p>"Modi ji isn't doing any meditation, only photo shoots are happening. Once the photo shoot ends, they will come back," Yadav said.</p>

<h2><strong>All about Dhyan Mandapam and its spiritual significance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is believed that the Dhyan Mandapam is the place where the revered Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata'.</p>

<p>As per mythology, Goddess Parvati had meditated on one foot at the same location while waiting for Lord Shiva. This place is located at the Southernmost tip of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is the same place where India's Eastern and Western coastlines meet each other. This is also the meeting of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections: PM Modi looking for a hat trick from Varanasi seat</strong></p>

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<p>By meditating in Kanniyakumari, the prime minister is trying to send a signal of national unity.</p>

<p>During the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, PM Modi led nearly 206 election campaign events, which included rallies and roadshows. He also gave 80 interviews to various news organisations.</p>

<p>The prime minister had even earlier undertaken spiritual journeys after ending the election campaigns. He visited Kedarnath in 2019 and Shivaji's Pratapgarh in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state. He will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections, which have come to a close after seven phases of voting. PM Modi also paid floral tributes to Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar. From May 30 evening to June 1 evening, the prime minister remained on a spiritual sojourn for nearly two days. The prime minister meditated for the entire day and night at the same place where earlier Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is called the Dhyan Mandapam. #WATCH | PM Modi ends two-day-long meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/TY7snigzZI — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024 × PM Modi's meditation coincides with the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 which concluded on Saturday (June 1). The prime minister reached Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30). There, Modi performed the 'Surya Arghya' during sunrise. Also Read: PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari Bihar's former deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed the spiritual activity of PM Modi as mere "photo shoots." "Modi ji isn't doing any meditation, only photo shoots are happening. Once the photo shoot ends, they will come back," Yadav said. All about Dhyan Mandapam and its spiritual significance It is believed that the Dhyan Mandapam is the place where the revered Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata'. As per mythology, Goddess Parvati had meditated on one foot at the same location while waiting for Lord Shiva. This place is located at the Southernmost tip of India. It is the same place where India's Eastern and Western coastlines meet each other. This is also the meeting of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Watch: India General Elections: PM Modi looking for a hat trick from Varanasi seat By meditating in Kanniyakumari, the prime minister is trying to send a signal of national unity. During the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, PM Modi led nearly 206 election campaign events, which included rallies and roadshows. He also gave 80 interviews to various news organisations. The prime minister had even earlier undertaken spiritual journeys after ending the election campaigns. He visited Kedarnath in 2019 and Shivaji's Pratapgarh in 2014. (With inputs from agencies)

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