PM Modi Releases Kannada Translations of Valmiki Ramayana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Center in Mysuru and released Kannada translations of the *Valmiki Ramayana* and *Stories of Vedanta Monks* at the Ramakrishna Ashram.

The Prime Minister highlighted that these translations would make India's spiritual and literary heritage accessible to Kannada readers, particularly the youth. He emphasized the importance of connecting young people with the country's cultural and philosophical traditions through their mother tongue.

During his visit, PM Modi engaged with monks at the ashram and praised their work in social service, education, and youth empowerment through the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Shri Ramakrishna.

BJP Youth Wing President Tejasvi Surya welcomed the inauguration, describing it as a historic moment for Karnataka. He expressed hope that the memorial would inspire millions of young minds and serve as a center promoting Swami Vivekananda's ideals across the nation.