**Executive Summary**
This report summarizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highlights from his address during the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living in Bengaluru on May 10, 2026. The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of social service, the necessity of active public participation in nation-building, and the pivotal role of youth in solving modern challenges. The document underscores that India’s holistic development requires collective efforts from both the government and social organizations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Societal Values and Service**
* Service (*Seva*) is defined as a natural and inherent characteristic of Indian society that inspires and energizes generations.
* The efforts of The Art of Living are noted for reflecting this spirit of service.
* **Governance and Nation-Building**
* The success of any government is directly linked to the active participation of society in nation-building efforts.
* Programs like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are highlighted as successful examples of active social involvement.
* **Youth Empowerment**
* The youth are credited with playing a crucial role in the country’s numerous achievements.
* The Art of Living is recognized for its role in assisting the youth to find solutions to the challenges of the modern era.
* **Holistic Development**
* Achieving holistic development in India requires collective efforts at multiple levels.
* Organizations such as The Art of Living are identified as essential guardians of this transformational change.
**Impact Analysis**
**The Art of Living Organization**
**Impact**
The organization is recognized as a key partner in national development, a guardian of societal change, and a facilitator for youth-led solutions.
**Action Required**
Continue its efforts in fostering the spirit of service and providing platforms for youth to address modern challenges.
**Indian Youth**
**Impact**
Identified as the primary drivers of national achievements and the focal point for modern problem-solving initiatives.
**Action Required**
Active engagement in initiatives that address contemporary challenges and contribute to the country's progress.
**General Society**
**Impact**
Positioned as the essential factor for the success of government initiatives and the overall development of the nation.
**Action Required**
Engage in active participation in nation-building programs and maintain the traditional character of social service.
Key Entities Referenced
The Art of Living: A global non-governmental organization celebrating its 45th anniversary, highlighted by the Prime Minister for its contributions to social service, holistic development, and resolving modern challenges.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A flagship national cleanliness initiative cited as a primary example of how active public participation leads to successful nation-building.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who delivered the address emphasizing the importance of collective effort, social service, and the role of the youth in national progress.
Bengaluru: The city central to the document as the host location for the 45th-anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares highlights from his address
during the 45th anniversary celebrations of The
Art of Living in Bengaluru
Posted On: 10 MAY 2026 3:14PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared highlights from his address during the 45th
anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living in Bengaluru.
In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said;
“सेवा ही हमारे समाज का स्वाभावक चरत्र ह।ै पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी यह हम प्रेरत करन े के साथ ही ऊजावान बनाता आया ह।ै Art of
Living के हर प्रयास म इसी भावना का प्रतबब नजर आता ह।ै ”
सेवा ही हमार समाज का स्वाभावक चरत्र ह। पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी यह हम प्रेरत करने के साथ ही ऊजावान
बनाता आया ह। Art of Living के हर प्रयास म इसी भावना का प्रतबब नजर आता ह। pic.twitter.c
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026
“मेरा हमेशा से य े वास रहा ह ै क कोई भी सरकार तभी सफल हो सकती ह,ै जब समाज स्वयं राष्ट्र नमाण म सक्रय भागीदारी
नभाता ह।ै स्वच्छ भारत अभयान जैस ेअनेक कायक्रम इसके बड़ ेउदाहरण ह। ”
मेरा हमेशा से ये वास रहा ह क कोई भी सरकार तभी सफल हो सकती ह, जब समाज स्वय ं राष्ट्र
नमाण म सक्रय भागीदारी नभाता ह। स्वच्छ भारत अभयान जैस े अनेक कायक्रम इसके बड़ उदाहरण ह।
pic.twitter.com/S30VyvLUPA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026
“देश क अनेक उपलय के पीछे हमारे युवाओं क भूमका बहुत अहम ह।ै मुझ ेप्रसन्नता ह ैक Art of Living आधुनक युग
क चुनौतय के समाधान खोजने म इनक मदद कर रहा ह।ै ”
दश क अनेक उपलय के पीछ हमार युवाओ ंक भूमका बहुत अहम ह। मुझ े प्रसन्नता ह क Art of
Living आधुनक युग क चुनौतय के समाधान खोजने म इनक मदद कर रहा ह। pic.twitter.com/i3
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026
“भारत के होलक डवे लपमट के लए कई स्तर पर सामूहक प्रयास क आवश्यकता ह।ै Art of Living जैसे संगठन और
ादा श से इस परवतन के प्रहरी बन सकत ेह। ”भारत के होलक डवलपमट के लए कई स्तर पर सामूहक प्रयास क आवश्यकता ह। Art of
Living जैसे संगठन और ादा श स े इस परवतन के प्रहरी बन सकत े ह। pic.twitter.com/Csf8
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026
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