US lawmakers: Guru ideals more relevant today

Washington, November 13

The philosophy and teachings of Guru Nanak echoed the corridors of the US Capitol as powerful American lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans celebrated his 550th birth anniversary and underscored that his principles were more relevant today than ever before.

Republican Senator from Indiana Todd Young said the Sikh-Americans had made a profound impact across the US because they  followed the teachings of the first Sikh Guru. “While radical for his day some 500 years ago, the teachings of the first Sikh Guru who we celebrate today were consistent with our nation’s founding principles and teaching that everyone, regardless of gender, class and creed, everyone has been created equal,” Young said.

The Capitol Hill event was organised by the Indian Embassy. — PTI