IEP Chandigarh, January 28
Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today unveiled the statue of Sant Shiromani 1008 Shri Baba Durbal Nath Ji Maharaj at Banso Gate in Karnal and extended greetings and congratulations to the people. Addressing the gathering at the event, the Chief Minister said that by following the teachings of saints, we can bring about significant changes in our lives and become better individuals. He emphasized that saints have always held a special place in society, guiding people in the right direction.
The Chief Minister stated that saints and spiritual leaders have been inspiring the common people to walk on the right path since centuries. Their teachings include helping the needy, protecting women, and imparting valuable wisdom. He urged everyone to perform selfless actions without expecting any reward, as guided in the Bhagavad Gita.
He also mentioned that in the present times, some individuals deviate from the path of life, influenced by selfish motives, leading to hardships. Choosing the path shown by saints can make life more fulfilling and happy. Sh. Manohar Lal stated that the state government has initiated the Sant-Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana, to honour and promote the thoughts of saints from all communities and religions. Through this scheme, the state government celebrates the birthdays of all revered saints at the state level.
Present at the occasion were, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav, SP Shanshak Kumar Sawan, Municipal Commissioner, Sh. Abhishek Meena, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Vaishali Sharma, Former Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta, Media Coordinator for the Chief Minister, Sh. Jagmohan Anand, and President of Sant Durbal Nath Education Committee, Raghubir Singh Badgujjar.
