President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday greeted fellow countrymen on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti saying his message of compassion and equality is of timeless relevance.
In a message, Mukherjee said: "On the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji, I extend greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens.
"Guru Nanak Devji's message of compassion and equality of all human beings is of timeless relevance. Let us on this day recall his sublime teachings and strive for the upliftment of the weak and downtrodden in order to create a society devoid of all social distinctions."
The president further said: "May we imbibe the noble teachings of the guru in our daily lives and strengthen the bonds of unity and oneness in our society.
Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. It will be celebrated Thursday.
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