President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted citizens on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas urging them to contribute towards building a society based on equality and harmony by following the path shown by the saint.
The President also stated that Ravidas gave a message of pursuing the path of love and equality. “Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on Guru Ravidas Jayanti. The great saint Guru Ravidas ji gave the message of pursuing the path of love and equality without any discrimination. Let us all contribute towards building a society based on equality, harmony, and coordination by following the path shown by Guru Ravidas ji,” the President tweeted.
गुरु रविदास जयंती पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
महान संत गुरु रविदास जी ने बिना भेद-भाव के परस्पर प्रेम और समता का व्यवहार करने का संदेश दिया।
आइए, हम सब गुरु रविदास जी द्वारा बताए गए मार्ग पर चलते हुए समता, समरसता और समन्वय पर आधारित समाज के निर्माण में योगदान करें।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 16, 2022
Sant Ravidas belonged to the bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century and his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib. He is considered the founder of the 21st-century Ravidassia religion.
Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima, which is the full moon day of the Magh month as per the Hindu calendar.