Saturday, November 20, 2010

Patil, Singh, Ansari Greet Nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti

President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti asking people to let his teachings enlighten their lives.

"On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji, I convey my heartiest greetings to all my fellow citizens. May the great Guru's teachings of peace, harmony and compassion guide us to follow them in our daily lives," Patil said in a message.

In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that Guru Nanakji's life and message of brotherhood and equality remains relevant for mankind even today.

"By following the teachings of Guru Nanakji, the world can overcome differences and work together to fight ignorance, poverty , hunger and disease," he said.

Conveying his greetings to the nation, Ansari said Guru Nanak Devji was an apostle of universal love, piety and spiritual faith.

"His divine teachings guide us on the path of social harmony and unity. On this joyous occasion let us pray that his ideals of humanism and social equality inspire us to move towards a peaceful and just society," Ansari said.

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