Indra RAI,
INVC,
CHANDIGARH,
The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil in a message on the sacred occasion of Gurpurv of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, 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. Mr. Patil said that Guru Gobind Singh Ji, a saint-soldier, symbolized 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 Ji who sacrificed his four sons, father and mother for preserving human and secular value are rare in the annals of mankind. The Governor said that Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings and philosophy is particularly relevant in the present complex and materialistic world. He appealed to the people to celebrate Parkash Utsav in a spirit of social harmony, equality and well being of the people, which he preached and practiced throughout his life
