Highlighting the history of the event, the CM mentioned that Guru gave the message for the pilgrimage on January 16, 1928, just months before his Samadhi. Guru envisioned this not as a conventional religious ritual to wash away sins, but as a confluence of all religious philosophies. He intended the pilgrimage to guide humanity toward material and social progress, which was the core essence of his spiritual life.
The Chief Minister reminded the gathering that Guru prescribed eight specific goals for the pilgrimage: Education, Hygiene, Devotion to God, Organization, Agriculture, Trade, Handicrafts, and Technical Training.
Guru had advised that experts in these fields should deliver lectures during the pilgrimage. He emphasized that the attendees should not just listen to these discourses but implement them in their daily lives to ensure the overall development of the community and the nation. (Keralanews.gov)
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