New Delhi, 30 March (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, March 30, paid tribute to the veteran revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary, hailing his life as a “powerful source of inspiration” for every generation of Indians. In a series of posts on the social‑media platform X,PM Modi described Varma as a “brave son of Mother India” whose ideas and ideals continue to guide the nation toward patriotism and selfless service.

Prime Minister Modi wrote that Shyamji Krishna Varma infused the freedom movement with a new consciousness through his radical ideas, and that his life would remain a lasting motivation for Indians to dedicate themselves to national service. He said Varma’s “courage and firm resolve” set an example of how an individual’s steadfastness can influence the course of history.

In one of his posts, PM Modi described the freedom fighter as a symbol of bravery and unshakable commitment, noting that Varma’s journey continues to awaken in citizens a sense of duty toward the nation and its development.

Sanskrit verse on courage

Alongside the tribute, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit subhashita on X, which reads in English:

“Who gains pure fame without displaying courage, without daring to take risks, and without attempting extraordinary deeds?”

PM Modi explained that the verse underlines the idea that true glory comes only to those who show courage, take bold risks and strive to accomplish exceptional tasks, drawing a direct parallel with Varma’s revolutionary life.

Who was Shyamji Krishna Varma

Born in Kutch, Gujarat, in 1857, Shyamji Krishna Varma was a scholar, lawyer, journalist and one of the early pioneers of the Indian nationalist movement overseas. He founded the India House and the Indian Home Rule Society in London and published the journal The Indian Sociologist, using them as platforms to spread nationalist ideas and mobilize Indian students and exiles against British rule.

Varma’s work helped lay the ideological groundwork for later phases of the freedom struggle and inspired several younger revolutionaries, including Veer Savarkar. In independent India, his contribution has been recognised through memorials, academic studies and official commemorations on his birth and death anniversaries.

By paying homage to Shyamji Krishna Varma on March 30, Prime Minister Modi has once again sought to spotlight one of the lesser‑known but pivotal figures of India’s freedom struggle, asking the public to draw inspiration from his life as the country marches toward its goal of becoming a developed India by 2047.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar