Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: Former Minister and PCC general secretary R S Chib laid foundation stone of Guru Ravi Dass temple at Jajowal in R S Pura tehsil of Jammu district.
Addressing large public on this occasion, Mr Chib highlighted the teachings of Guru Ravi Dass ji and said that life of the great Guru should serve an example for all. Mr Chib elaborated that Guru Ravi Dass in one of his couplets said that no body should be judged by his birth but on the basis of his Karma. He said teaching and life of Guru Ravi Dass is more relevant today. He said when some anti-social and hardliner elements try to divide our society on the basis of religion, caste and creed, under such circumstances, such people turn out as torch bearers and create awakening among the society.
While referring to the construction of temple which is being constructed at Jajowal with community and voluntary donation, Mr Chib also announced his contribution of Rs 30,000 out of Chenab Education Trust. He congratulated the people from the area for their initiative in the memory of the great Saint.
Mr Chib also expressed his sympathy for those whose houses and crops were damaged due to recent heavy rain. He asked the administration to carry out a detailed survey of such cases so that people of this border belt were adequately compensated.
Prominent among others present on the occasion included Om Parkash, Satpal, Kewel, Bodh Raj, Janak Raj, Sham Lal and Balwinder.
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