{"id":351051,"date":"2024-11-15T02:05:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/?p=351051"},"modified":"2024-11-15T02:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:35:14","slug":"president-murmu-and-pm-modi-extend-greetings-on-guru-nanaks-prakash-parv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/president-murmu-and-pm-modi-extend-greetings-on-guru-nanaks-prakash-parv\/","title":{"rendered":"President Murmu and PM Modi extend greetings on Guru Nanak\u2019s Prakash Parv"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New Delhi :<\/strong> President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday conveyed their warm wishes to the nation on the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev also known as \u2018Prakash Parv,\u2019 highlighting his teachings, which continue to inspire millions worldwide with messages of truth, compassion, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking to the social media platform X, President Murmu shared a heartfelt post honouring Guru Nanak\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji\u2019s birthday, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in India and abroad, especially to the Sikh community,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGuru Nanak Dev Ji has shown us the path of spirituality based on hard work and has taught us to build a society based on truth, contentment, kindness, and love. He emphasised sharing in social life, which is the path to social harmony,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President urged people to adopt Guru Nanak\u2019s ideals, stating, \u201cIt is our collective responsibility to embody his teachings and work toward a harmonious and egalitarian society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Modi also conveyed his wishes, emphasising Guru Nanak\u2019s guidance toward compassion and unity. \u201cCongratulations on the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji,\u201d PM Modi posted on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMay the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire us to carry forward the spirit of compassion, kindness, and humility. His message motivates us to serve society and contribute positively to the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a special video message, PM Modi expanded on the profound impact of Guru Nanak\u2019s teachings. \u201cThe learning from the Guru leads us to God, and once the ego is destroyed it leads us to the light which spreads,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on Guru Nanak\u2019s transformative role, he said, \u201cAt a time when the country was weakened by divisions of caste and religion, Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught us that the divine light resides in everyone, and that caste is not an identity. He urged us to live a life dedicated to chanting the name of the divine, earning honestly, and sharing with others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Modi further extended his wishes for Dev Deepawali, a festival observed with great fervour in Varanasi, where thousands of diyas are lit in devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn this auspicious day, I extend my greetings for both Prakash Parv and Dev Deepawali,\u201d he said, recognising the significance of both celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed the tributes, honouring Guru Nanak as a symbol of truth, mercy, and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBest wishes to all the countrymen on the Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji,\u201d he wrote on X.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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