New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday greeted citizens on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and said his thoughts encourage people to emulate the ideals of peace and brotherhood in their lives.

The implicit message of love, compassion and sacrifice in the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, promotes spiritual progress of humankind, he said.

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"His thoughts encourage us to emulate the ideals of peace and brotherhood in our lives. Guru Nanak Dev while leading the life of a simple householder emphasized upon service as a means to attain ‘Ek Omkar Satnam, Karta Purakh',” Kovind said.

Let us all follow the foot-steps of Guru Nanak Dev and strengthen the spirit of harmony and unity in our society, he said.

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“On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I extend my warm greetings to all Indians especially of the Sikh community, settled in India and abroad,” the President was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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