Guru Ravidas Jayanti (2024) Who is Sant Ravidas?

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is a celebration of the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas, a revered saint, poet, and philosopher in the Bhakti movement in India. The exact date of Guru Ravidas Jayanti varies each year as it is based on the lunar calendar. In 2024, it is celebrated on February

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Sant Ravidas, also known as Guru Ravidas, was born in the 15th century (around 1450 AD) in the city of Varanasi (Benares), India. He is considered a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion and love for God as the path to salvation. Ravidas is widely respected for his teachings that transcend caste and social barriers, advocating equality and unity among all people.

His devotional hymns and poems are compiled in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, as well as in the Panch Vani (a collection of his verses). His teachings focus on the oneness of God, the importance of selfless devotion, and the rejection of social hierarchies and discrimination based on caste.

Sant Ravidas is venerated by people across various communities and religions in India. Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated with prayer meetings, processions, and readings of his hymns. Devotees reflect on his teachings and strive to incorporate his messages of love, humility, and equality into their lives.