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PM Modi pays homage to Guru Ravidas

by IBNS 09 Feb 2017, 07:57 pm

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to mystic poet Guru Ravidas

"I bow to Guru Ravidas Ji on the special occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. His pure thoughts & ideals have a profound impact on society," his tweet read.

Emphasising on the poet's qualities, the PM tweeted, "Guru Ravidas Ji emphasised on values of harmony, equality & compassion, which are central to India’s culture & ethos."

Born in Varanasi, Guru Ravidas was a prominent figure during the Bhakti movement.