Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Tara Chand today flagged off a massive Shoba Yatra at M A Stadium taken out in connection with the celebration of 614th Parkash Divas of Sadguru Sant Kabir Dass Ji observed on June 04, every year.
A huge number of enthusiastic men, women and children participated in the Shoba Yatra of Sadguru Ji which passed through Gumat, Gurudwara Sunder Singh Road, Raghunath Bazar, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Kachi Chawani and culminated at Megh Sudhar Sabha in Rehari.
Attractive Jhankis depicting various aspects of the life of Sant Kabir were part of the congregation attended by the devotees from across Jammu district.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister threw light on the life of Sant Kabir and highlighted his contribution in eradication of social evils from the society. He said that the greatest contribution of Sant Kabir was towards establishment of a harmonious society based on social and economic justice. He said it was Sant Kabir who envisioned a society where every individual and community would be treated as equal.
Earlier at Bahu Fort, the Minister of Revenue, relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla flagged off Shoba Yatra taken out in connection with 614th Parkash Divas of Sadguru Sant Kabir Dass Ji. After passing through Gumat, Gurudwara Sunder Singh Road, Raghunath Bazar, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Kachi Chawani culminated at Megh Sudhar Sabha at Rehari.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the preaching of great Saints and Gurus like Sant Kabir Ji have played a great role in the evolution of Indian society with its unique feature of composite culture. Mr. Bhalla called upon the people to enthuse in themselves such spiritual teachings to fight the challenges of today’s era of confusion and chaos.
Extending greetings to the Megh Sudhar Sabha on 614th Parkash Divas, Mr. Bhalla said that this day is an auspicious occasion and basic idea behind such celebrations was to understand the spiritual journey of these saints and take pledge to follow the code of conduct taught by them.
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