President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, other political leaders extend greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File Pic

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other political leaders on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

President Murmu extended her heartiest greetings to citizens of the country and Indians settled abroad on the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

"On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I extend my heartiest greetings to all fellow citizens and Indians settled abroad, especially the brothers and sisters of the Sikh community," the President said in her message.

She further said that everyone should adopt eternal values like truth, sacrifice and moral conduct from the teachings of 'Japji Sahib'.

"Guru Nanak Dev Ji spread the message of 'Ek Omkar' which means that God is one and is present everywhere. He inspired us to practise love, unity and brotherhood. We should adopt eternal values like truth, sacrifice and moral conduct from the teachings of 'Japji Sahib'. The messages of 'Kirat Karo' and 'Vade Chhako' inspire us to live with honesty and share the available resources with others. Guru Nanak Dev Ji also gave the message of humility and service of mankind," she said.

The President said that his teachings will guide us towards peace and prosperity.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended greetings on Guru Purab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, reminding people of the path of inclusive society shown by him.

Guru Nanak, the vice president said, showed us the path of a compassionate virtuous life and an inclusive society. "May Guru Nanak Dev Ji's eternal message guide us on the path of creating a kind and peaceful world," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Dhankhar.

"On this auspicious occasion let us adopt his teachings and move forward with the spirit of the well-being of mankind," she added.

PM Modi greeted people on the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev. "Greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. May his noble teachings continue to guide us in our endeavour of building a just and compassionate society," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Gurudwara Baba Zorawar Singh Ji Baba Fateh Ji Singh in Degloor city of Nanded district of Maharashtra on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

"Started the Yatra in Maharashtra, on the auspicious occasion of Gurpurab with Ardas in Gurdwara Yadari Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, Fateh Singh Ji. By applying Guru Nanak's teachings of love, peace and brotherhood, we will fulfill this resolve to unite India. Greetings of Gurpurab to all the countrymen," Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.

Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted: "Hearty greetings to all on the 553rd Prakash Parv of the founder of Sikh Panth, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak Dev ji showed the path of truth, action and compassion to the entire mankind with the ideas of peace, equality and service to humanity. His teachings will always guide us."

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a sacred festival that marks the birth of the first guru of Sikhism - Guru Nanak Dev. The auspicious occasion is observed on the full moon date of Kartik month or Kartik Purnima every year. The day is also celebrated as Parkash Utsav.

(With inputs from Agencies)