Gurugram, Aug. 4 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that Guru Ravidas taught that a person's identity is determined not by caste or birth but by character and deeds.

He said Guru Ravidas envisioned a society free from discrimination, where everyone enjoys equal opportunities, no one sleeps hungry and every individual lives with dignity and without fear.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the teachings of Guru Ravidas are as relevant today as ever and urged people to translate the ideals of equality, service and social harmony into everyday life rather than limiting them to words.

Referring to the sacred soil brought from Varanasi, he said it symbolises the universal truth that soil has no caste, religion or social dis...