Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 29: Saying that social justice has all along remained core of the philosophy of saints and sages, Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana on Sunday exhorted the people to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for cause of humanity and work for bringing harmony in the society.
“Relevance of the teachings of great Gurus and Saints assume significance in this age more than ever before as intolerance, hatred and greed have become the way of life”, Mr Rana said while addressing Manav Kalyan Sant Sammelan at Guru Ravi Dass Sabha here this afternoon.
Besides large number of devotees, the Samelan was attended by Sants from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and other parts of the country.
Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdeep Giri Ji Maharaj delivered highly inspiring sermon highlighting the role of Guru Ravi Dassji towards society based on equality and social justice.
Recalling the teachings and contribution of Guru Ravi Dassji in bringing about attitudinal change among the people and striving towards social justice during most crucial times of his era, the Provincial President said this brought a soothing transformation in the society, making it conducive for various communities, irrespective of cast, creed and colour.
Mr Rana said that best way of paying tribute to Guruji is to follow his teachings in letter and spirit and work for carving out a society based on the natural principles of justice, equality, compassion, love and togetherness. “Let us resolve today to rededicate ourseveles for upliftment and wellbeing of all, particularly those deprived, downtrodden and backward”, he said and hoped that the devotees will work tirelessly for bringing cheer in the lives of have nots.
Responding to the issues raised by speakers on the occasion, Mr Rana referred to the initiatives taken by National Conference from the times of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah till date. He said that National Conference has all along been fighting these reactionary forces and will continue to do so in future as well. He said the people’s great movement spearheaded by Sher-e-Kashmir during most testing times is determined to frustrate their evil designs under the stewardship of Omar Abdullah.
In his illuminating and thought provoking discourse in the congregation, Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdeep Giri Ji Maharaj dwelt upon various facets of the eventful life of Guru Ravi Dassji and said he emerged as a beacon light at a time when the society was engulfed by darkness. “Those were the times when fellow human beings were being discriminated on the basis of caste and creed”, he said and referred to the great role played by the Guruji in ensuring that all segments of the society live with honour and dignity.
Swamiji made a fervent appeal to devotees to act upon and spread the message of love, peace and compassion, which was the high point of Guruji’s life.
Swami made a special reference to various evils inflicted to the society and stressed the need for imparting moral education alongside the formal academics to children so that they can grow useful citizens for the society.
Sant Sant Ram Ji Mahajra, Sant Rampal ji Maharaj, Sant Ramesh Ji, Sant Munshi Ram Ji also delivered sermons and highlighted various facets of the Guruji.
Among other present in the Samelen were Vijay Lochan President All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Sham Lal, Kesar Singh, CL Banal, Sham Sunder and others.
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