Lucknow, Feb. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the importance of Karma on the 648th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Satguru Ravidas Ji Maharaj.

The CM paid floral tributes to the revered saint's statue and highlighted his teachings on spiritual purity and dedication to work.

While addressing a program at Ravidas Mandir, Jafar Khera, Kanpur Road, he said that Satguru Ravidas attained the pinnacle of success through the practice of Karma. "He gave importance to karma. Our scriptures also emphasise the significance of performing one's duty. The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita states, 'Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana' (one must focus on action, not its rewards). Similarly, karma determines one's...