Teachings and guidance of Mahaguru Falgunanda inspiring: President

November 11, Kathmandu: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her best wishes of happiness, peace and prosperity to all the people of Kirat community at home and abroad on the occasion of the 137th Falgunanda Jayanti.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion on Thursday, President Bhandari has expressed the belief that national unity could be strengthened and consolidated by maintaining mutual harmony and tolerance among people of all religious, social and cultural diversities if the inspiring teachings and guidance of Mahaguru Falgunanda could be followed.

She has, in the message, also wished that Falgunanda Jayanti inspires all of us to engage in the great campaign of tolerance, harmony, non-violence and social reform.

In a similar message, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said that the steps taken by social activist Falgunanda and the advice given by him remain practical even to this day.

Lauding the contribution of Falgunanda in the transformation of Nepali society, he said as one of the promoters of Kirat religion Falgunanda is remembered with respect by the Kirant community and common Nepalis all over the world today.

The Vice President has also expressed confidence that the country and the people would be further uplifted if they follow the path of righteousness shown by Falgunanda.