Srinagar, June 4 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Jammu & Kashmir has for centuries represented the spirit of "Sarva Dharma Sambhav" and remains one of the finest examples of coexistence and communal harmony in the world.

Addressing the 'Rishivar' Inter-Faith Conference at SKICC Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the essence of harmony and mutual respect has been deeply rooted in Indian civilisation since ancient times.

LG Sinha said the oldest scripture, Rigveda, mentions two Sanskrit words, "Justam" and "Devebhut," symbolising harmony and the divine light present in all human beings.

He said the Rigveda teaches that the Almighty harmonised the virtues and light of every individual in society without discriminat...