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Aishwarya Rai Advocates Unity at Sai Baba Centenary

11/20/2025

Summary

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on November 19, 2025.
The event featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sachin Tendulkar among other dignitaries.
She delivered a unity-focused speech quoting 'There is only one caste, the caste of humanity' and listing the Five Ds: Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination, Discrimination.

History

Historical Context

The centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in 2025 commemorates the 1968 founding of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization, which promotes human values across 1,200 centers in 126 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the organization's global impact, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan highlighted the teachings of unity and a caste-less society, reflecting the ongoing significance of Sai Baba's message in addressing social issues in India.

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Story summary

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on November 19, 2025.
The event featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sachin Tendulkar among other dignitaries.
She delivered a unity-focused speech quoting 'There is only one caste, the caste of humanity' and listing the Five Ds: Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination, Discrimination.

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