Guru icon of social harmony, equality, says UT Administrator

Tribune news service

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Chandigarh, January 1

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore, in a message on the Gurpurb of Guru Gobind Singh, called upon the people to rededicate themselves to the ideals and goals set out by the great Guru and work for creating a harmonious society, based on values of humanism and secularism.

The Governor said Guru Gobind Singh, a saint-soldier, symbolised the virtues of truth, righteousness and universal brotherhood. He was a great warrior and launched a crusade against social injustice and tyranny of the rulers of those times. Sri Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his four sons, father and mother for preserving human and secular value are rare in the annals of mankind. Their heroic struggle and sacrifice against the Mughals will always be remembered till eternity.

The Governor said Guru Gobind Singh’s teachings and philosophy are relevant in the present day world. He appealed to the people to celebrate parkash utsav in a spirit of social harmony, equality and well being of the people, which the great guru preached and practiced throughout his life.