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350th Martyrdom Day | CULTURE
event, “I wish that our government continues to
serve the Guru tradition in this manner.” In honor
of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th martyrdom anni-
versary, the Government of India is celebrating a
year-long commemoration.
In Kurukshetra, PM Modi also visited an
exhibition showcasing Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s
indomitable courage, sacrifice, and our cultural
heritage. He said that the strong form of India
today is also a reflection of the sacrifice and
dedication of great men like Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sahib. Personalities like Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
are rare in history. His life, his sacrifice, and his
The Dhwajarohan of the Dharma Dhwaj character are a great inspiration. In that era of
at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Mughal invaders, Guru Sahib set an example of
took place on the auspicious Panchami bravery. Last month, these sacred ‘Joda Sahibs’
of Guru Maharaj were taken from Delhi to Patna
Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing Sahib as part of a sacred pilgrimage. There, I also
phase of the bright fortnight) of the had the opportunity to bow my head before these
month of Margashirsha, which coincides sacred ‘Joda Sahibs’. PM Modi, while describing
with the Abhijit Muhurta (the auspicious the return of three original forms of Guru Granth
time of the marriage of Lord Rama Sahib from Afghanistan to India some time ago
and Mother Sita). This day symbolizes as a moment of pride for every citizen of the
the divine union. This day also marks country. He further said that our government has
made an effort to connect every pilgrimage site of
the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, the Gurus with the form of modern India.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He meditated Whether it’s the completion of the Kartarpur
continuously for 48 hours in Ayodhya in Corridor, the construction of the ropeway project
the 17th century, further enhancing the at Hemkund Sahib, or the expansion of the Vi-
day’s spiritual significance. rasat-e-Khalsa Museum at Anandpur Sahib, the
country has strived to accomplish all these tasks
with utmost devotion, embracing the glorious
tradition of the Gurus as its ideal. Everyone knows
how the Mughals crossed all limits of cruelty, even
with the brave Sahibzadas. The brave Sahibzadas
accepted being bricked into the wall but did not
abandon their duty and dharma. To honor these
ideals, Veer Bal Diwas is now celebrated every
year on December 26th. The history of the Sikh
tradition and the teachings of the Gurus have
also been included in the national curriculum, so
that these ideals of service, courage, and truth
become the foundation of the thinking of the new
generation. n
Scan the QR code to view the
Prime Minister’s full programme.
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