JAMMU: J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), CA Sat Sharma, today attended the celebration of the 454th Prakash Utsav of Goswami Shri Guru Nabha Dass Ji Maharaj at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. 

Paying obeisance to Guru Nabha Dass Ji Maharaj, Sat Sharma extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion. In his address, he highlighted the eternal relevance of Guru Ji’s spiritual teachings and his immense contribution to India’s composite culture. 

He further emphasized that Guru Nabha Dass Ji propagated the message of social awakening and unity, advocating brotherhood and compassion as the foundation of service to humanity. 

Member of Parliament Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, while addressing the gathering, said, “Goswami Shri Guru Nabha Dass Ji Maharaj guided humanity to live an honest, truthful, and virtuous life. Through his works, he inspired society towards devotion, revitalized Indian civilization and culture, and instilled self-confidence among the masses.” 

Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Ramgarh and former Minister, called upon people to rise above narrow considerations and work towards unity across all sections of society. He stated that the progressive teachings of Guru Nabha Dass Ji envisioned an ideal society free from divisions and discrimination, thereby strengthening social equity. 

Referring to the Bhakti era, Dr. Manyal noted that Guru Nabha Dass Ji emphasized devotion and spiritual upliftment, along with the elimination of class distinctions to foster stronger social bonds and brotherhood. He added that Guru Ji highlighted devotion and meditation as means of continuous self-transformation, stating that life itself is a process of constant evolution. 

On the occasion, CA Sat Sharma and MP Jugal Kishore Sharma also felicitated achievers from diverse fields for their notable contributions. Among others present were Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Jammu East; Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Kathua; Shri Sansar Chand, President, Guru Nabha Dass Samaj Kalyan Parishad; senior officials; and a large number of devotees and members of the public.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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