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Modi's Gift to Putin: The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian!

By Bhavana Gowda
Modi's Gift to Putin: The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian!

During a private dinner held last night between the two leaders, Prime Minister Modi presented President Putin with the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita as a gift.

New Delhi: Another cultural bridge has been built in the friendly relations between India and Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a highly significant and special gift to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. During a private dinner held last night between the two leaders, Prime Minister Modi presented President Putin with the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita as a gift.

What is the Special Feature?

This Bhagavad Gita is not a standard edition. It is a copy that has been translated into the Russian language. This gift highlights the emphasis Modi places on cultural exchange between the ancient wisdom of India and the people of Russia.

Information Shared Via X (Tweet)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself shared this information through his X account (formerly Twitter). He presented the details of the cordial meeting between the two leaders and this special gift to the public.

"I was delighted to present the Bhagavad Gita to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. This is an edition that has been translated into the Russian language," Prime Minister Modi said in his post.

This symbolic gift is part of Prime Minister Modi's efforts to uphold India's heritage on the global stage.