Swami Ji enlightens Sangat about divine teachings of Shri Guru Ravidass at Prakashotsav celebration
Felicitation of those who contributed to spreading the divine mission of Guru Ravidass ji at Prakashotsav celebration
09-04-2023 : Guru Ravidass Sabha Chhanni Rama celebrated 646th Prakashotsav of Shri Guru Ravidass ji Maharaj under the aegis of Dera Swami Jagat Giri Ashram.The occasion was graced by Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdeep Giri ji Maharaj of Swami Jagat Giri Ashram, Pathankot.A large number of Sangat from various parts of Jammu and its adjoining parts attended this holy function where Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdip Giri ji enlightened the Sangat about the divine teachings of Shri Guru Ravidass- a great saint of Bhakti movement of the 15th century.
In the Satsang, Swami ji stressed upon Guru that even a person from lower strata of caste has equal right to worship God provided he has a pure soul.It was further emphasized that each individual has equal right to worship God irrespective of caste and creed. The function was celebrated with great pump and show where thousands of followers of Shri Guru Ravidass ji thronged upon to attend this holy function. Speeches on life and teachings of Shri Guru Ravidass ji Maharaj were delivered by school students. Those who contributed to spreading the divine mission of Guru Ravidass ji were duly felicitated by Shri Shri 108 Swami Gurdip Giri ji Maharaj. The function was organized by Guru Ravidass Sabha viz Shri Lokinder Singh Ravi, President, Hony Capt (Retd) Ashok Basson, General Secretary and other members of Sabha. A community langar was served to the sangat. The prominent persons who attended the holy function include S/Shri Sham Lal Basson, General Secretary SGRD Sabha, Bahu Fort/ Councillor Ward No. 48, Bahu Fort, Kamal Singh Jamwal Councillor Ward No.49, Chhanni Rama, Banarsi Lal Thappa, R.C.Menia, Janak Raj Thappa,Santokh Ram Bhardwaj, Dr Vijay Thappa, and Prem Nath Menia.
Those who were honoured include S/Shri Santokh Ram Bhardwaj, Milkhi Ram Thappa, Sham Lal Basson, Prakash Chand Thappa, Chhailo Ram, Smt Rani Devi, Smt Sukandhya Devi, Smt Durjo Devi & Smt Rani Basson. School kids who delivered speeches and were awarded Trophies include Baby Urvashi, Raaga Bhardwaj, Baby Umang, Sonakshi, Janvi Sarmal and Baby Chakshu Bharti.
