Sant Guru Ravidas
Recently, birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas was celebrated.
About Sant Guru Ravidas
- Born in 14th Century in Varanasi, he was Bhakti Saint of the Nirgunabhakti movement.
- His teachings rejected temple-based rituals and advocated devotion to nirankar (the formless God) while continuing one’s livelihood.
- Key contributions:
- He opposed system of untouchability and caste discrimination.
- In his works, he presented a vision of Begumpura - a society free from fear, rulers, taxes, caste-based hierarchies, and spatial restrictions.
- His devotional songs & poems are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.