Text of the PM’s address at HLC to commemorate 400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
All respected members of the committee, and colleagues! This occasion of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s four hundredth Gurpurab is also a spiritual privilege, and a national duty. So that we can contribute something in this, this Gurukripa has happened on all of us. I am glad that all of us are taking forward these efforts by taking all the citizens of the country together.
Here, the Home Minister has presented the views of the committee to us as the chairman of the National Implementation Committee, whatever suggestions came, were put forward. The presentation also had a flexible framework regarding the full year action plan, which has the potential for much improvement, new possibilities as well. You have also received very valuable suggestions from the members, very original suggestions and it is true that by taking advantage of this opportunity at the international level, our basic thinking of our country, to bring it to the people, is our There is a huge opportunity for Although there are a large number of honorable members here on this committee today, not everyone has the opportunity to express their views, but I am confident that all the honorable members will send these ideas in writing in order to make it more prosperous and good. Take an action plan and take this work forward for the year.
Colleagues,
In the last four centuries, no period of India, no period has been such that we can imagine without the influence of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji! As the ninth Guru, we all get inspiration from him. You are all familiar with the stages of their lives, but it is equally important for the new generation of the country to know about them and understand them.
Colleagues,
From Guru Nanak Dev ji to Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and then Guru Gobind Singh ji, our Sikh Guru tradition has been a complete life philosophy in itself. It is a privilege that our government has got the opportunity to celebrate the 550th Prakash Parab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the four hundredth birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the 350th Prakash Parab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. If the whole world wants to understand the significance of life, then by looking at the life of our gurus, we can understand very easily. He had the highest renunciation in his life as well as the education. There was light of knowledge in his life as well as spiritual height.
Colleagues,
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji has said- ” सुखु दुखु दोनो सम करि जानै अउरु मानु अपमाना“” That is, we should live our lives by being the same in happiness, sorrow, honor and humiliation. He has also shown the purpose of life, has shown his path. He has shown us the path of service as well as service to the nation. He has given us the mantra of equality, harmony and sacrifice. It is the duty of all of us to live these mantras ourselves and to reach people.
Colleagues,
As discussed here, the four hundredth light parab should be organized in the country throughout the year and we should also try to reach the maximum number of people in the world. All the pilgrimage centers associated with the Sikh tradition, which are places of reverence, will give more energy to these activities. Shabad of Guru Tegh Bahadur, hymns of his ragas, literature related to him, cultural programs, these will inspire the people. With the use of digital technology in this, these messages will be easily accessible to the new generation all over the world and I am glad that today most of the members have suggested to use the maximum use of digital technology, it is also changing the picture of India itself. is. In all these efforts, we have to connect more and more people with us.
Colleagues,
In this whole event, along with the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, we should also take the entire Guru tradition to the world. How the people of Sikh community all over the world, and all the millions of followers of our teachers are following in their footsteps, how Sikh is doing so many great works of social service, how our gurudwaras are vigorous centers of human service, If we take this message to the whole world, then we will be able to give great inspiration to humanity. I would like to research it and document it as well. Our efforts will also guide the future generations. This will also be our tribute at the feet of all the gurus, including Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, in a way Karyanjali will also be there. It is also important that at this very important time, the country is also celebrating the Amrit Festival of Independence, our independence is getting 75 years. I believe, With Guru’s blessings, we will definitely be successful in our every event. I am very thankful to all of you for your excellent suggestions and in the coming time also your active support will contribute a great deal in taking this great tradition to the generations to come. I am privileged to have the privilege of serving the Gurus in this holy festival.
With these best wishes, thank you very much!
April 8,2021
