GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa said that Srimanta Sankardev provided Amrit Rox (nectar) to Assamese society. So strong was the wave of spiritualism created by the Mahapurush that even after 500 years, it continues to impact the socio-cultural dimensions of the Assamese society, he said.
The Chief Minister today attended as the chief guest on the last day of the three-day Namghar Samaroh organised by Auniati Satra at its North Guwahati sakha (branch). Chief Minister Sarma, in his capacity as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Jalukbari Assembly Constituency, also attended a felicitation programme held at Changsari High School Playground for meritorious students belonging to Jalukbari LAC who cleared the last high school and higher secondary examinations with flying colours.
Addressing those present at the Namghor Samaroh, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards Pitambar Dev Goswami, the Xatradhikar of Auniati Xatra, and his associates for organizing the spiritual assemblage of this magnitude. This assemblage of followers of the Ekasarana Dharma from across the State would go a long way in ensuring the tradition of "Krishna Bhakti" continues to dominate the socio-cultural aspects of the residents of Assam, the Chief Minister added.
On Srimanta Sankardev's emphasis on the unity of mankind and the shedding of biases and discrimination based on one's birth, the Chief Minister urged everyone to work towards creating an ideal society as envisaged by the Mahapurush. Caste and creed were not created by God but are creations of mankind, the Chief Minister said while appealing for cessation of discrimination based on birth.
Sarma also assured all cooperation and support in their capacity as Chief Minister in Aunitati Xatra's endeavour towards establishing a spiritual university. Options of having a few departments of the upcoming university at North Guwahati will also be explored, the Chief Minister added.
Later in the day, the Chief Minister arrived at the Changsari High School Playground for a felicitation programme meant for the candidates belonging to Jalukbari LAC who achieved remarkable success in the last high school and higher secondary examinations.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the importance of skill training and skill learning so as to make the best use of the economic opportunities new-age technologies and digitization offer, a press release said.
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