Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Goswami Tulsidas Ji was not only a great poet but also a visionary saint who, through his writings, took the devotion and ideals of Lord Shri Ram to every section of society and brought about a cultural renaissance in India. He gave society the message of morality, good conduct, duty, sacrifice, service and humanity.
Nayab Singh Saini was addressing the Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti Samaroh organized at the Chief Minister’s residence in Chandigarh on Sunday. Representatives of the Goswami community, sarpanches, panches and social workers from Haryana and Punjab were present on the occasion. Paying obeisance to Goswami Tulsidas Ji, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of the state on his birth anniversary.
Goswami Tulsidas Ji showed a ray of hope to society during difficult circumstances
Nayab Singh Saini said that the very mention of Goswami Tulsidas Ji evokes feelings of devotion, morality, knowledge and public welfare. He was not only a great poet but also a visionary who lit a lamp of hope before society even during difficult circumstances.
He said that the message of Tulsidas Ji remains equally relevant even today because he placed duty above rights, sacrifice above selfishness, and the happiness of the last person in society as the objective of governance.
Prime Minister is fulfilling the vision of Tulsidas
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented policies in accordance with the vision of Goswami Tulsidas that have fulfilled the hopes of the poor and needy.
He cited the works ranging from Kashi Vishwanath Dham to the restoration of Somnath Temple as examples of India’s spiritual awakening. He also gave detailed information about various schemes, including free treatment of up to Rs. 5 lakh for poor families through the Ayushman-Chirayu scheme, houses provided to crores of families across the country through housing schemes, and installation of solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.