Muzaffarnagar, 11 June (HS): Shukteerth is more than a

spiritual destination; it is a living testament to India's 5,000-year-old

cultural and religious legacy, which is unique in the world, Uttar Pradesh

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday.

Addressing a gathering of saints on Swami Gyan Bhikshuk Das Ji Maharaj's 65th

death anniversary, he stated, When the country was struggling under

foreign invasions during the medieval period and its culture and religion were

under attack, Satguru Ravidas Ji emerged as divine light.

Ravidas set an example for the nation, providing spiritual instruction that is

still relevant today, he added. He aroused awareness against societal problems

and blind rituals, encouraged trust in action over ritual, and sparked

spiritual consciousness, according to Adityanath, who referenced the saint's

famous adage, 'Mann changa to katoti mein Ganga' - if the mind is clean,

divinity may be found in even the tiniest vessel.

The gathering also commemorated

Satguru Samandas Ji Maharaj. Saints, according to Adityanath, have always

played an important role in fostering social cohesion. He stated that this way

eliminates (reported exodus) incidents like as those in Kairana and Kandhla, as

well as providing us with security, guidance, and the fortitude to face

difficulties. He paid praise to

Shukteerth, stating that it had stood for over 5,000 years.

If there is any custom in the world with such a lengthy recorded history,

please bring it forward. He stated that only you (the saints) could lay claim

to such an immortal treasure.

Shukteerth, or Shukratal, in Muzaffarnagar attracts pilgrims from all across

India. It

is said that Sukadeva Goswami read the Srimad-Bhagavatam to King Parikshit,

Abhimanyu's son, about 5,000 years ago. The location is around 28 km from

Muzaffarnagar, nestled along the Ganga River banks.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi