Governor, CM greet people on Kabir Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 8: Governor N.N. Vohra has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Kabir Jayanti.
In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that Bhagat Kabir’s writings influenced the Bhakti movement and his verses are found in  the  Guru Granth  Sahib.
Bhagat Kabir had preached that God resides within a person who leads a virtuous life and treads the path of righteousness.  Kabir’s teachings inspire us to live as better human beings by shunning greed, hatred and pride. The writings of this saint continue to inspire generations to work for a harmonious society which is based on equality and social justice.
The Governor prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has also extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of ‘Kabir Jayanti’.
In her message, the Chief Minister said Saint Kabir is known as the torch-bearer of ‘Bhakti Movement’ who preached the oneness of God, love, peace and universal brotherhood.