Jammu, Feb 05: JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla Sunday exhorted upon the people to inculcate the spirit of selflessness and righteousness as preached by saints and sages, saying that fellow feelings hold the key to the harmonious growth of society.
Paying rich tributes to great saint and social reformer Guru Ravi Dass on his Jayanti at a largely attended congregation at Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Krishna Nagar here, Bhalla said that best way of celebrating the occasion is to take a pledge to follow his teachings in letter and spirit and work for building a society based on the natural principles of social justice, equality, compassion, love and togetherness.
Bhalla said the teachings of Guru have inspired the generations and helped in transforming the society, making it conducive for various communities, irrespective of cast, creed and colour.
He said the relevance of the teaching of the great saint and philosopher assume significance now, as never before, since the society at large is confronted with a challenge to achieve the objective of social justice and equitable opportunities of progress and development to all.
Dwelling upon the life and teachings of Guru, Bhalla recalled his eventful life and said he emerged as a beacon light at a time when the society was engulfed by darkness.
He referred to the great role played by the Guru in ensuring that all segments of the society live with honour and dignity. He made a fervent appeal to devotees to act upon the eternal message of the great saint and spread the message of love, peace and compassion, which was the high point of Guru’s life.
Bhalla called for imbibing the spirit of love, compassion, peace and harmony as professed by great saints and seers all their life, saying that striving for social justice and equality will be best tribute to Guru Ravi Dass ji.
The former minister hoped the life and teachings of Guru Ravi Dassji will continue to inspire and motivate humanity to work for betterment of all, irrespective of caste, creed and colour.
The society, he said, has an onerous responsibility to work for the upliftment of marginalized segments and ensure that opportunities of growth and progress are provided to all.Bhalla said the glorious heritage and legacy of inclusiveness has to be sustained, strengthened and bequeathed to the posterity by spreading the divine message of righteousness.
“The spirit of humanism alone can guide the society to overcome hate, animosity and bitterness that is pivotal for making this world a better place to live in,” he added.
Bhalla further said Guruji emerged as a beacon of light at a time when the society was ridden with hate and discrimination on the basis of caste and creed.
He enumerated the great role played by Guruji in ensuring that all segments of the society live with honour and dignity, adding that the relevance of the teaching of the great saint and philosopher assume significance now, as never before. He said that the best way to remember the apostle of peace is to take a pledge to follow his teachings in letter and spirit and work for building a society based on the natural principles of social justice, equality, compassion, love and togetherness.
Bhalla said the spiritual land of India has emanated the message of humanity from times immemorial and guided humanity to peace, prosperity and spiritual bliss. He urged the devotees, present in the congregation, to spread the message of love, peace and compassion, which, he said is imperative for national integration and promoting inclusiveness across the country and in Jammu and Kashmir. He hoped that everyone will play a role towards the growth of classless society based on social justice.
