Indian spiritual leader, humanitarian and educationist Shivakumara Swamiji passed away in Tumakuru on Monday morning after a long illness.
Following the demise, of “Walking God” as he was popularly known, politicians across India have been extending their condolences to the followers of Swamiji.
“I have had the privilege to visit the Sree Siddaganga Mutt and receive the blessings of His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu. The wide range of community service initiatives being done there are outstanding and are at an unimaginably large scale.” – Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
I have had the privilege to visit the Sree Siddaganga Mutt and receive the blessings of His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu.
The wide range of community service initiatives being done there are outstanding and are at an unimaginably large scale. pic.twitter.com/wsmRp2cERd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2019
“I am sorry to hear about the passing of Shivakumar Swami Ji, Pontiff of the Siddaganga Mutt. Swami Ji was respected & revered by millions of Indians, from all religions & communities. His passing leaves behind a deep spiritual void. My condolences to all his followers.” – Rahul Gandhi, Congress President
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Shivakumar Swami Ji, Pontiff of the Siddaganga Mutt. Swami Ji was respected & revered by millions of Indians, from all religions & communities. His passing leaves behind a deep spiritual void. My condolences to all his followers.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 21, 2019
His life is a message of humanity and noble-ness. May he continue to bless us with the strength to walk on the path he has shown us. My deepest condolences to his followers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. – Amit Shah, BJP National President
His life is a message of humanity and noble-ness. May he continue to bless us with the strength to walk on the path he has shown us. My deepest condolences to his followers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. pic.twitter.com/GFJsm0TSba
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 21, 2019
To the thousands of students he provided free education, to the lakhs of people whom he helped sustain their livelihoods, to this land which constantly sought his advice and blessings – he was more than just a seer. He was our naDedaaDuva devaru, a God walking amongst mortals! – G Parameshwara, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
To the thousands of students he provided free education, to the lakhs of people whom he helped sustain their livelihoods, to this land which constantly sought his advice and blessings – he was more than just a seer. He was our naDedaaDuva devaru, a God walking amongst mortals! pic.twitter.com/7iH9pUNQUN
— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) January 21, 2019
“In giving, you receive happiness”: Abdul Kalam’s poem for Shivakumara Swamiji
