Srinagar, Nov 13 (KNS): All Parties Sikh Co-ordination Committee (APSCC) has conveyed its greetings to the people on the occasion of Gurupurab being celebrated on Monday around the globe.
In a statement issued to KNS, APSCC chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said “people should follow teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and his message of love and peace should percolate down the world.
APSCC Chairman said “ultimate peace can be achieved if people follow the path set out by Guru Nanak.
He said Kashmir held a special place for Guru Nanak since he visited the valley along with His companions which left an indomitable impact on Kashmir. There are various testimonies and artifacts which confirm the historical lineage with Gurudwara in Leh, Bijbehara, Ramnagar as well as many other parts of the State which are associated with his visit. Guru Nank Dev visited Kashmir in 1518 AD. He stayed at Bijbehara and Avantipur. He happened to meet Pandit Brahm Das who was highly impressed with the way of life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev which led him to embrace Sikhism, the beginning of the Sikhism in the valley.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelUniversal brotherhood and secularism entailed from his companionship with Bala; a Hindu and Mardana; a Muslim. A musical instrument ‘Rabaab’ that was always carried by Mardana is preserved at Shernangla in Ramnagar Jammu.
Although, Guru Nanak Dev preached against caste systems and suppression carried out all around the world. He covered thousands of miles on foot, addressing and preaching people about humanity. The natives of Basoli were so much influenced by the philosophy of Guru Nanak dev which reflects in the Seventeenth-Eighteen century paintings (Pahari and miniature paintings), which are available in worldwide libraries. He used to enlighten people by reciting the hymns and showering praise on Almighty. His preaching was so effective that social evils and demons adopted the path of sincerity and honesty.
The presidents of APSCC (North, Central and South) respectively Engr. Nirmal Singh Bali, Master Kuldeep Singh Bali, S. Fauja Singh also conveyed wishes of “happy Gurupurab” and prayed for the peace in State of Jammu & Kashmir. (KNS)