Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Sant Ravidas Ji
New Delhi, February 5: Saluting Sant Ravidas ji on his birth anniversary, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged to safeguard the values of humanity, mutual brotherhood, and equality as taught by the saint.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, Sant Ravidas belonged to the bhakti movement, and his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
"Saint Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Ji taught the lesson of the true religion - of humanity, mutual brotherhood and equality to society. These values strengthened the foundation of our constitution," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Sunday.
"Saluting Shri Ravidas ji on his birth anniversary today; Let us pledge to protect these values," she further said.
Ravidas Jayanti is observed on Magh Purnima, the full moon day of the Magh month according to the Hindu calendar.
On the eve of the birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas, President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the people on Saturday.
"I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidasji," the President said.
She went on to say that Sant Ravidas worked for the upliftment of the oppressed.
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