'Ik Onkaar'.. oneness among all living beings! India celebrates 550th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev

New Delhi, November 12: The first Guru of Sikh, Guru Nanak Dev, being a unique symbol of India's rich saint tradition, his teachings, thoughts, resolve to serve humanity all around. Today being, 550th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev, people, pan India are busy celebrating the event here.

 

PM Narendra Modi while greeting everyone on the occasion said that this is a day to rededicate ourselves to fulfilling Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s dream of a just, inclusive and harmonious society. "The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev always inspire us to keep discrimination away from the human race", he tweeted.

 

 

 

Shah, on the other hand, said the Modi government was dedicated to the teachings and thoughts of Guru Nanak Dev. "The first Guru of Sikh, Guru Nanak Dev is a unique symbol of India's rich saint tradition. His teachings, thoughts and his resolve to serve humanity are an inspiration for us", he said adding that the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor was a true tribute to the first Sikh Guru.

The Kartarpur Corridor is a border corridor between Pakistan and India, connecting the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, where Guru Nanak Dev spent 18 years of his life and is his final resting place.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the teaching of the Guru is an inspiration for people. Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal also greeted people on the occasion. "Guru Nanak Dev preached the idea of 'One God' (Ik Onkar) - oneness among all living beings. His preachings continue to guide us all", Baijal tweeted.

"Today, our country is in a greater need for the voice of Guru Nanak Dev, who spreads light all over the world," Priyanka Gandhi tweeted in Hindi. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also paid tribute to the great teacher who spread the message of humanity, peace, happiness and goodness through his life.

 

"On this 550th Prakash Parv of Sri #GuruNanakDevJi, I would like to appeal to all communities residing in the State to uphold his dream of a just, inclusive and a harmonious society. Glad to have attended the Prakash Utsav at the Gurudwara Sahib in Imphal", said N Biren Singh, CM Manipur.