‘Eternal Source Of Inspiration’: President Murmu, PM Modi Leads And HM Shah Nation In Tributes To Guru Ravidas

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, stating that the saint’s message, rooted in equality and harmony, continues to remain an eternal source of inspiration for society.

In a post on X, the President said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. His message, rooted in equality and harmony, remains an eternal source of inspiration for society. By walking the path of sacrifice and austerity, he continuously strived to eliminate discrimination based on caste and religion. On this occasion, let us embrace his teachings grounded in service and devotion, and contribute to the building of a developed nation.”

PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Homage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Guru Ravidas, recalling his commitment to justice, compassion and social harmony. In his message on X, the Prime Minister said, “Countless salutations to the great saint Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj ji, the unique devotee of humanity, on his birth anniversary. In his thoughts, the spirit of justice and compassion was supreme, which forms the very foundation of our schemes for public welfare. The lamp of social harmony and goodwill that he ignited will forever continue to illuminate the path of the countrymen.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Guru Ravidas’s contributions to the Bhakti movement and social reform. “Heartfelt congratulations to all countrymen on the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Ji. On one hand, Ravidas Ji advanced the Bhakti movement as a poet, while on the other, as a social reformer, he inspired people to build a discrimination-free society. His teaching, ‘If the mind is pure, the Ganga flows even in a small pot,’ imparts the true essence of devotion. On the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Ji, I pay my humble respects to him,” Shah said in his post.

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