Blooming Buds School, a renowned educational institution of the local city, under the leadership of Group Chairman Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Saini and Chairperson Mrs. Kamal Saini celebrated Shri Guru Ravidas Jayanti in the morning assembly at. In which the students presented charts and articles etc. related to the life of Bhagat Ravidas Ji. Throwing light on his biography, the students said that he was born in 1377 AD in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His birthday is celebrated on Magh Purnima. This year, it is on February 12. They further said that Sant Ravidas Ji belonged to the Chamar caste. But no caste had any effect on Ravidas Ji’s life. He always rose above caste and work. Sant Ravidas Ji was a philosopher. He taught people to attain God by following the path of devotion. His love for God is visible in his creation. Sant Ravidas advocated equality and respect for all, regardless of caste. He promoted gender equality and opposed the division of society on the basis of gender or caste. On this occasion, School Principal Dr. Hamiliya Rani said that Sant Ravidas had written many hymns and some of them were adopted by the holy scripture of Sikhism, Shri Guru Granth Sahib. He was also a prominent social reformer. He worked religiously and socially to improve the society and remove caste discrimination. We all should follow the teachings of Bhagat Ravidas Ji and give our lives the right direction. She further said that such days are often celebrated in the school so that the students can be made aware of the great saints and devotees born in India. On this occasion, the school Vice Principal Mrs. Nidhi Brar, staff and students were present.
