Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary
Source-grounded summary
On 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary, describing him as a towering philosopher, nationalist, poet and thinker who dedicated his life to India's freedom and the broader quest for human progress. The Prime Minister noted that Sri Aurobindo's works continue to inspire generations worldwide and that his faith in the nation's destiny and limitless human transformation remains relevant today.