JAMMU, Oct 11: The All Jammu and Kashmir Guru Ravi Dass Sabha organised a well-attended seminar at its headquarters in Krishna Nagar, Jammu, on Sunday to highlight the teachings, philosophy and social message of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj ahead of his 650th birth anniversary, which will be celebrated on February 20, 2027.
The seminar was held under the presidentship of Er. R.C. Bhasin, President of the Sabha, who announced that similar programmes would be organised in villages and different areas ahead of the main celebration to spread Guru Ji’s teachings among the people.
Addressing the gathering, Er. Bhasin emphasised the importance of education in individual and social development. Referring to Guru Ji’s teaching, “Madhuo Abidiya Hit Keen Vivek Deep Maleen,” he highlighted the importance of knowledge in dispelling ignorance and opening the doors of the human mind. He urged parents to provide quality education to their children and called upon the community to work collectively towards promoting Guru Ji’s ideals.
He also informed that the Sabha had started free online classes for students of Classes 9 and 10 to support their educational development. He encouraged members of society to participate in efforts aimed at improving educational opportunities and spreading awareness about Guru Ji’s philosophy.
Before the commencement of the programme, Prof. C.L. Shivgotra, spokesperson of the Central Sabha, welcomed the participants and guests and explained the purpose of the seminar. He said the upcoming 650th birth anniversary would be celebrated with great enthusiasm and that programmes based on Guru Ji’s teachings, religious thoughts and life would be organised at various places in advance.
As part of the seminar, children presented speeches on the life and teachings of Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj and performed devotional songs. Their presentations received appreciation from the audience. The organisers noted that it was the first time such a programme had been held at the Central Sabha headquarters, adding that the participation of children had made the event particularly meaningful. All participating children were felicitated for their performances.
The proceedings were conducted by Tarsem Loach, General Secretary of the Sabha. The seminar concluded with a renewed call to promote education, preserve Guru Ji’s spiritual and social teachings, and encourage younger generations to understand his message.
Those present included Prof. G.L. Thapa, Senior Vice President; M.L. Banalia; S.L. Basson; Tara Chand; Surjit Singh Heer; Tarsem Loach; Kuldeep Thappa; Ashok Kumar Kashyap; Devinder Pal; Harbilas Bharadwaj; Sunil Rana; Krishan Lal Sarangal; Ajit Basson; Darshan Gorkha; Surinder Gorkha; Sunita Devi; Babli Devi; Ratno Devi; Mahesh Shivgotra; Mulkh Raj; Rangesh Hans; Surinder Devgowda and others.
The Sabha reiterated its commitment to organising community-level programmes ahead of February 20, 2027, to spread the teachings of Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj and promote education, social awareness and collective progress.