New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said personal advancement should serve as a means of national progress, highlighting the teachings of Swami Chinmayananda and his efforts to connect spiritual growth with the country's development.

He cited a Vedic mantra, "Vayam Rashtra Jagruyam Purohitaah", saying it called upon people to work towards making the nation aware and advanced.

Prime Minister inaugurated the three-day Sammelan, being held from October 23 to 25.

Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, PM Modi said, "Friends, our Vedas call upon us: 'Vayam Rashtra Jagruyam Purohitaah '." That means, as those who wish the well-being of the nation, we must ma...