Government Declared Holiday
There will be a government holiday across Punjab on February 12, i.e. Wednesday. Let us tell you that the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji will be celebrated on this day. Due to this, a full-day holiday has been declared in all government and non-government educational institutions of Punjab on February 12.
It is worth mentioning that the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj is celebrated with devotion across the country. This year, this day is being celebrated on February 12, due to which the Punjab government has declared a government holiday.
Therefore, schools, colleges, and government institutions across the state will remain closed today.
Who is Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj?
Guru Ravidas ji Maharaj was a poet and spiritual teacher. He was a social reformer as well As per information he was born in the 15th-16th century.
Early Life:
He was born into a poor family who worked in leather goods
He was a disciple of Brahmin Ramananda, who was a Bhakti poet.
His birthplace was Goverdhanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Later Worked on:
He worked on the elimination of caste and gender at that time as well.
He was a bhakti Poet as well,
He promoted personal spiritual freedom.
Achievements:
His devotional verses are included in Shri Guru Granth Sahib
His poems are also known as panch vani
Legacy:
He is treated as a Guru in many religions in India.
He was a central figure in the Ramdassia movement.
His teachings are still counted as a lesson in this modern era.
In honor and respect of Shri Guru Ravidas Jayanti Punjab Government has declared a holiday on the 12th of February. In this modern society, we have to understand his great efforts toward caste and gender equality and try to implement the same in our lives. If we will do so then it will be a great tribute to Saint like Guru Ravidas ji.
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