Chandigarh, November 11 – Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal has extended greetings to the people of the State on the eve of the 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji.

In a message issued here today, the Chief Minister said that the festival symbolises social unity and equality. He said that Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji had led a life of faith and devotion and dedicated himself to the cause of the poor, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

He said that Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji had showed the people the path of salvation by spreading the message of love, compassion and spirituality amongst mankind. “Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji envisioned a casteless society free of rituals in order to attain salvation,” he added.

Urging people to follow the Guru’s teachings, Mr. Manohar Lal said that Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji’s teachings are still relevant today in the present complex and materialistic society.