Guru Nanak Jayanti: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the 556th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Lucknow. He said that the message of equality, organization and service given by Guru Nanak Ji in the society is the foundation of India’s unity and religion today.
Lucknow News: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday participated in the program organized at DAV College in the capital Lucknow on the 556th Prakash Parv of the founder and first Guru of Sikhism, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. During this, he bowed his head in honor of the Sikh Gurus and had darshan. At the function, the Chief Minister was welcomed by the committee by presenting memento and blouse. Addressing the program, the Chief Minister said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a high-ranking spiritual great man of India, who gave the message of organization, equality and service to the society 500 years ago, which is the foundation of India’s social system today.
CM Yogi said that at that time when the country was facing the brutality of foreign invaders like Babar, when temples were being demolished, faith was being attacked, even then Guru Nanak Dev Ji was giving guidance to the society without fear and without pressure. He gave the message of eating together, helping the poor and creating a united society.
The saints of India kept the soul of the nation alive even in times of crisis.
Referring to the spirituality of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Chief Minister said that his life is proof that India is a country with a tradition of saints and great men, who kept the soul of the nation alive even in times of crisis. Yogi said that when many kings and princely states bowed down before the foreign invaders, Guru Nanak Dev Ji showed the courage to call Babar ‘Jabar’ i.e. executioner. This was the power of India’s saint tradition.
Call for unity and strength of religion in society
On this occasion, the Chief Minister called for unity in the society and strength of religion. He said that today when activities like conversion are seen in some areas, we have to further strengthen the basic spirit of Sikhism – unity, organization and service. Yogi said that if there is any deficiency, we will have to remove it. When Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj established the Khalsa Panth, he included every section of the society. We have to revive that feeling.
If you remain strong then everyone will respect your faith.
The Chief Minister also said that if we remain strong, everyone will respect our faith. The sacrifices of Sikh Gurus and great men are an inspiration for us. At the end of the program, the Chief Minister heartily congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of Prakash Parv and said that the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji should continue to give direction to our lives and society.