NEW DELHI: In another approach to Sikh community at a time when Punjab farmers are leading protests against the new agricultural lawsPrime Minister Narendra Modi in the latest episode of this year’s “Mann ki Baat” on Sunday, recalled the sacrifices made by Sikh gurus and their families, referring to the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, Zorawar and Fateh Singh, they were walled alive by the Mughals.
The Sikh community has played a vital role in preserving the fabric of the country and resisted attempts by invaders who wanted the gurus and their families to renounce their faith, the prime minister said, referring to the Mughal rulers, without naming them, as tyrants and torturers.
Paying tribute to the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the Prime Minister said that they had clung to their faith even when they saw death approaching them. This is the third time Modi remembered the Sikh Gurus in recent speeches having referenced Guru Gobind Singh’s message of dialogue at all times and then visiting Gurudwara Rakabganj in central Delhi to commemorate the matrydom of Guru Tegh Bahadur who was cremated there. his Mann ki baat He referred to the visit and showed pictures of his prayer there.
The references are seen as an effort to point out the government’s sensitivity to the community and farmers who have demanded the repeal of farm laws and have refused to back down in negotiations with the Center thus far. They are scheduled to resume discussions on December 29, having again raised tough demands such as repeal of the law and a legal guarantee of higher minimum support prices currently offered.
Modi also remembered Guru Gobind Singh’s mother, Mata Gujari, who had also achieved martyrdom with her grandchildren. The prime minister’s references to the 10th guru, who militarized his community and had raised Khalsa warriors, also saw him emphasizing that December 27 would be commemorated as the “balidan (sacrifice) day” to honor the two sons of the Sikh religious leader. . “In order to protect our culture, civilization and millenary traditions from the cruel crimes committed by tyrants and torturers, many supreme sacrifices were made ……. It is a day to remember them too. On this day, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, sahibzade Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were locked up alive. The tyrants wanted the sahibzade to renounce her faith; abandon the teachings of the great Guru tradition, ”he said.
Modi recalled his visit to Gurudwara Rakabganj and said, “About a week ago, it was also the day of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji’s martyrdom. Here in Delhi, I was lucky enough to visit Gurudwara Rakabganj to offer floral tributes and pay tribute … During this very month, inspired by Shri Guru Gobind Singh hee, a lot of people sleep on the floor. People remember the supreme sacrifices made by members of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji’s family with immense reverence. ”
He said that martyrdom is a new beacon of learning for all humanity. “This martyrdom served the great feat of protecting our civilization. We are indebted to this martyrdom, “said the prime minister.
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