Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the Legacy of a Spiritual Icon

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the Life, Teachings, and Legacy of the Great Bhakti Saint and Social Reformer

India is the mother of so many great saints, who changed society by propogating their wisdom and teachings. Among these most respected saints was Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji, who is a learned spiritual guide, poet, and social reformer. This holy saint Ji dedicates his life for eradicating caste discrimination and maintaining social harmony. He, therefore, emphasizes equality for all. His teachings lay stress on love, justice, and unity, inspiring the generation toward a compassionate and righteous life.

Why Celebrate Guru Ravidas Jayanti

The full moon of the month Magha is very well celebrated as a festival of his birthday and contributions on Guru Ravidas Jayanti. 2025 celebration date of the Jayanti on 12 th February. So, on 12 th of February, remembrance of all deep thoughts was being done because that leads his followers to love God, religion, and honesty in life so they can reach their goal where he wants humanity to be.

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Ravidas Jayanti 2025: Date and Timings

Drik Panchang reports that the festival will occur on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The Purnima Tithi timing is as follows:

• Starts: February 12, 2025, at 6:55 PM
  
• Ends: February 12, 2025, at 7:22 PM

Guru Ravidas Ji Historical Background:

Guru Ravidas Ji, known as Raidas, Rohidas, or Ruhidas, was born in 1377 CE in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His birth day is generally commemorated on Maghi Purnima, following the Hindu calendar. However, historical references state that he was born on Sunday, Magh Sudhi Purnima in 1433 CE. A common couplet for his birthday is as under:

“Chaudas so taisee ki Magh sudhi pandraas,
Dukhiyon ke kalyan hit pragate Shri Guru Ravidas.

Meaning: Born on the full moon of Magh month, for the welfare of the suffering and downtrodden.
Being one of the key figures of the Bhakti Movement, Guru Ravidas Ji felt that God worship should not be dictated by caste or society. His message and works, many of which are in the Guru Granth Sahib, are based on spiritual emancipation through truthfulness, humility, and selfless service.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 Meaning

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is one of the most important annual events for Ravidasia people and followers of the Bhakti Movement. On this day, devotees from all parts of the world gather to celebrate his teachings and participate in various religious activities;
•Holy Baths in Sacred Rivers – Devotees take a dip in holy rivers, which symbolize purification of the soul.
•Kirtans and Bhajans – Special prayer sessions and recitations of Guru Ravidas Ji’s hymns take place in temples and gurudwaras.
•Processions – Grand processions are held, carrying images of Guru Ravidas Ji and spreading his messages.
•Langar Seva (Community Feasts) – Free meals are served to all, reinforcing the principle of equality and selfless service.

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Guru Ravidas Ji’s Enduring Legacy

The very inspirational teaching is the visionary Begumpura of Guru Ravidas Ji. This means no sorrow, casteism, and suffering within an imaginary utopia. His vision for an all-encompassing and just society was relevant even for his time. It inspires social reform and equality.

Conclusion

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is not a celebratory event alone, but it’s reminding all the precious lessons that he had to share, all of which revolved around love, compassion, and oneness. Even till date, he continues to educate society as to how to march towards peace, equality, and righteousness. This Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025, let’s pay him respect by embracing the dream of that harmonious and just society.

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