Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to rise above narrow considerations and promote unity.
According to an official press release, attending an event to mark the 453rd Prakash Utsav of Goswami Guru Nabha Dass Maharaj, the LG highlighted the “eternal relevance” of his teachings and immense contribution to “our composite culture”.
Guru Nabha Dass guided humanity to live an honest, truthful and virtuous life, Sinha said.
“Through his works, the revered sage not only inspired society towards the path of devotion but also revitalised Indian civilisation and culture, reinstilling self-confidence in society,” he said.
“Guru Nabha Dass emphasised awakening and unity in society, advocating that the feeling of brotherhood should unite the entire society. He also believed that compassion in every human being should lead to service,” he added.
Sinha reiterated his call for people to rise above narrow considerations and promote human unity.
The progressive teachings of Guru Nabha Dass aimed to create an ideal community without divisions or discrimination to strengthen social equity, the lieutenant governor added.
“During Bhakti-Kaal, Guru Nabha Dass Ji’s aim was to guide the society towards the path of devotion and spiritual upliftment of humanity. He also emphasised that elimination of class distinctions was essential to strengthen mutual relations and brotherhood.
“Guru Nabha Dass also highlighted that devotion and meditation leads to the process of continuous transformation of oneself. He said the entire life is another name for transformation,” the LG observed.
On the occasion, the LG also felicitated the achievers from diverse fields.
Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal and Dr Bharat Bhushan, Members of Legislative Assembly; Sansar Chand, president, Guru Nabha Dass Samaj Kalyan Parishad, senior officials, and people in large numbers were present.
