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PM Modi Extends Greetings On Sri Guru Granth Sahib Parkash Purab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, praising its centuries-old message of selfless service and togetherness. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recalled the first installation of the holy scripture at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar in 1604. The occasion marks the sacred Sikh celebration of the scripture's first Prakash.

PM Modi extends greetings on Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

New Delhi, September 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has shown humanity the way of selfless service, human dignity and togetherness for centuries.

"Greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. For centuries, it has shown humanity the way of selfless service, human dignity and togetherness. May this sacred occasion inspire us to deepen these values in our society and build a more compassionate and harmonious world," Modi said.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri recalled the historical occasion of the first Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1604, emphasising that the teachings of the holy scripture guide all of humanity by conveying the message of unity, compassion, equality, and peace.

"Hearty congratulations to you all on the first Prakash Purab of the eternal Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji across the ages. The first Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji took place in 1604 at Sachkhand Sri Harminder Sahib by the Fifth Patishah Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji through Baba Budha Ji. Blessed be the first Prakash Purab of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji-heartfelt congratulations to all the Sangat across the country and abroad. The teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji guide all humanity by conveying the message of unity, compassion, equality, and peace," said Puri.

The Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a sacred Sikh celebration, which marked the first installation and opening ceremony (Pehla Prakash) of the holy scripture at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar on September 12, 1604.

— ANI

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