Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU Apr 2: Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana today called upon the people to rise above caste considerations and work for the upliftment and wellbeing of all, particularly those who are poor, downtrodden and backward.
“Those preaching hatred in the name of religion are devils, who do not understand religion and Godliness”, he said while stressing the need for maintaining amity and brotherhood at all costs, in a State like Jammu and Kashmir which is coming out of two decade turmoil.
Addressing a largely attended congregation at Satsang of Guru Ravi Dass ji at Katalbatal in Nagrota here this afternoon, Rana said all religions show different paths to reach the God and Almighty but all preach love, affection, care and selfless service.
Describing Jammu and Kashmir as a shining abode of saints and sufis where from light of emancipation and tranquility has enlightened humanity at large, he recalled the great contribution of saints and sages in forging bonds of brotherhood between various communities and bringing about harmony in the society and said that spirit has to be emulated and bequeathed to posterity for making the State a better place to live in.
He said the glorious tradition of secular ethos of Jammu and Kashmir has withstood the test of times and exhorted the people to keep this spirit alive and work for cementing the bonds of love and amity.
The Provincial President eulogized the glorious role of the people of Jammu during the past two decades, saying they have set an example of tolerance, peace and love for the humanity despite grave provocations by elements inimical to peace. This spirit is to be maintained and further strengthened, he said, adding that glorious ethos of the people of all the three regions of Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu has remained a source of inspiration for generations.
Rana said under the dynamic leadership of Omar Abdullah a new era of peace, progress and prosperity has ushered into the State and it should be the effort of all right thinking people to join hands to strengthen the gains of the last two years and ensure that Jammu and Kashmir once again regains its lost glory and emerges as a peaceful, developed State.
Mr Rana paid glorious tributes to Guru Ravi Dass ji and urged the devotees to spread the message of love, peace and compassion. The path shown by the great Gurus will continue to guide the humanity to eschew the tendencies of hatred and intolerance, he maintained.
Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdeep Giri Ji Maharaj gave sermons on the teachings of Guru Ravi Dass ji to a large congregation.
Maharaj Ji honoured Devender Singh Rana and Vijay Lochan President Guru Ravi Dass Sabha on the occasion.
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