New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Adi Guru Shankaracharya on his birth anniversary and said his profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of 'Advaita Vedanta' continue to guide innumerable people globally.

Modi said Adi Guru Shankaracharya emphasised harmony, discipline and the oneness of all existence and his efforts to revitalise spiritual thought and establish spiritual centres across the nation remain a lasting inspiration.

"On the sacred occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, paying homage to one of India's greatest spiritual luminaries. His profound teachings, thoughts and philosophy of 'Advaita Vedanta' continue to guide innumerable people globally... May his wisdom continue to illuminate our path and strengthen our commitment to truth, compassion and collective well-being," he said in a post on 'X'.