Indian Vice President, Obama greet Sikhs on Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 18, 2013 - Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari has greeted the nation on
the occasion of Guru Nanak's birthday on Sunday saying the teachings of the founder
of the Sikh religion have timeless relevance for mankind. Guru Nanak Devji “has been
an apostle of universal love, piety and spiritual faith,” Ansari said in a message
on the eve of Guru Nanak’s 545th Jayanti or birthday. “His divine message
of devotion to God, excellence of conduct and tolerance has timeless relevance for
the mankind," the Vice President said in his message. Meanwhile, US President Barack
Obama also wished Sikhs on the occasion saying, “This sacred time is an occasion to
reflect on Guru Nanak’s timeless teachings and the principles that are at the heart
of Sikhism, including the equality of all human beings, the pluralism we cherish in
diverse societies, and the compassion we owe one another.” “Here in the United States,”
Obama noted, “we’re grateful to the many Sikh Americans who give life to these values
and enrich our country every day, reminding us that these shared principles are not
only at the heart of the Sikh faith, they are central to who we are as Americans.”
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