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Punjab CM pays homage at Tilla Baba Sheikh Farid

Chandigarh, Aug 15 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann visited Tilla Baba Sheikh Farid on Friday to offer his respects and called on the public to embrace the teachings of the revered Sufi saint.
Paying floral tributes, the Chief Minister hailed Baba Sheikh Farid as a pivotal figure in Indian Sufism, a poet-prophet, and the pioneer of Punjabi poetry. He highlighted the saint’s philosophy of love, compassion, equality, humility, and brotherhood, noting its enduring relevance. Mann pointed out that Baba Farid’s contributions, including 112 shalokas and four shabads, are enshrined in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, compiled by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
Describing the Sri Guru Granth Sahib as a universal scripture embodying wisdom for all faiths, the Chief Minister emphasized that reverence for it includes homage to Baba Farid alongside the Sikh Gurus. He underscored the significance of Baba Farid’s teachings in today’s materialistic world, urging citizens to adopt these values to elevate Punjab’s stature nationwide.
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