Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday greeted the citizens of the State on the auspicious occasion of 'Guru Poornima'.
The Chief Minister in his message said that since times immemorial 'Gurus' and teachers were held in high esteem by the entire society. They guided the society in the right path with their teachings.
An individual, society, country and world progresses with the knowledge imparted by 'Gurus'. Our sages and saints understood the great powers of teachers.
Hence, the Poornima of 'Ashaad' is observed as Guru Poornima for the past thousands of years. The day is celebrated as 'Aadhi Guru' Maharishi Ved Vyas Jayanti. He is remembered for the timeless Epic Mahabharat and Four Vedas, he said. Singh particularly greeted the teachers and wished them prosperous days ahead.