'Sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Singh, his sons unmatched in history'
PANCHKULA, Dec. 25 -- Urging everyone with folded hands to thoroughly inform the younger generations about the life of the 10th Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh, and the unparalleled sacrifices of his four Sahibzadas, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government has left no stone unturned in showcasing the traditions of the Sikh Gurus before the country and the world.
The spiritual fervour marked the state-level Veer Baal Diwas programme held to remember the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, who were bricked alive by the Mughals in 1705, with the Sikh devotees wearing colourful turbans occupying the front rows at the packed to capacity Inderdhanush Auditorium. Members of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee were seated alongside Shah on the dais where Sikh maryada was strictly observed throughout the event. Shah, also wearing a saffron turban, arrived at 6.55 pm to a rousing welcome, accompanied by the traditional Sikh salutation "Bole So Nihal.".
Addressing the gathering, Shah said though there may not have been any deliberate intent, after Independence the sacrifices of Sikh masters were forgotten and they did not get the kind of attention they deserved. He said, "We should not put Sikh Gurus sacrifices on back burner. Instead this should be publicised and everyone should be educated about the unparalleled sacrifices of Sahibzadas". Shah said the sacrifices made for any religion, faith and the nation must be remembered and celebrated so that younger generations draw inspiration from them.
"I want to urge all of you to teach your next generations about the courage and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh and his four sons, which remain unmatched in history. Their supreme sacrifice is a timeless source of strength and inspiration and it will help India withstand any crisis," said Shah, who began his address with "Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal".
"The Modi government has made sustained efforts to present the traditions and legacy of the Sikh Gurus before the country and the world. I say with pride that there can be no other religion more inclusive and committed to the ideal of sarva dharma sambhav than Sikhism," Shah said, adding the Centre began observing Veer Bal Diwas as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Sikh gurus' children.
"Without Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, there would have been neither Hindus nor Sikhs. They safeguarded the tilak and sacred thread of Hindus. Without them our Bharat would not have survived," Shah said. His presence at the event underlines the BJP-led government's continued efforts on Sikh outreach via Haryana as in neighbouring Punjab a major population of Sikhs continue to harbour suspicion towards the Centre.
CM Nayab Singh Saini said the week from December 20 to 27 is one of the most sorrowful yet glorious periods in Indian history, as Guru Gobind Singh's entire family sacrificed their lives for the protection of dharma and justice....
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