‘I bow to the sacred land of Punjab’: PM Modi recalls legacy of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar (Punjab), February 1, 2026: Addressing a gathering in Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the sacred land of Punjab and expressed his deep reverence for Sant Guru Ravidass Ji. “I bow to the land of Punjab,” the Prime Minister said, adding that his own spiritual connection is closely linked with Kashi, the birthplace of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji.
PM Modi said that Govardhanpur has emerged as a major pilgrimage centre for millions of devotees. He recalled the ghats of Kashi where the teachings of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji took shape and referred to the sacred flow of the Ganga that witnessed the saint’s message. Quoting Guru Ravidass Ji, the Prime Minister said, “If the mind is pure, the Ganga resides even in a small vessel.”
Highlighting the global influence of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji, PM Modi said that his thoughts and teachings have spread across several countries. Honouring this immense contribution, the BJP-led Central Government recently conferred the Padma Award upon Pujya Sant Shri Niranjan Das Ji Maharaj, he said.