India, Jan. 15 -- On the occasion of the Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji's jayanti on January 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin on Guru ji Gobind Singh ji in New Delhi.

According a release, he also addressed a select gathering on this occasion and lauded the lofty ideals and values of the Guru Gobind Singh ji - the selfless service to humanity, devotion, heroism and sacrifice and urged the people to follow his path.

He added that Guru Gobind Singh ji was a great warrior, philosopher poet and guru. He fought against oppression and injustice. His teachings to people focused on breaking the barriers of religion and caste. His message of love, peace and sacrifice are equally relevant today.

The Prime Minister said that...