Chandigarh : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has stated the sacrifice of Guru Arjan Dev, fifth Sikh Guru, is a novel instance of reality, righteousness, humanity and non secular power in Indian historical past. He stated the Sikh Gurus life and martyrdom encourage folks by no means to bow earlier than injustice, oppression and falsehood.
The Chief Minister was addressing a state-level operate organised in Panchkula on the event of the 420th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev on Thursday. A documentary movie based mostly on the lifetime of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji was additionally screened on the event. The Chief Minister additionally participated in Chhabeel Seva, a launch stated.
Addressing the gathering organised underneath the Haryana Governments Sant Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prasar Yojana, the Chief Minister stated that he felt lucky to be current on the occasion held on the sacred land of Sri Mata Mansa Devi and Sri Nada Sahib. Paying floral tributes to Sri Guru Arjan Dev, he stated that the Gurus sacrifice just isn’t solely the heritage of the Sikh group however a supply of inspiration for your complete nation.
He stated that Indias historical past is stuffed with a wonderful custom of sacrifice, penance, devotion and non secular valour. Every time the nation, faith, tradition and humanity confronted challenges, saints and Gurus got here ahead with their sacrifices to guard reality and righteousness. The martyrdom of Sri Guru Arjan Dev stands as one of many best examples of this noble custom.
The Chief Minister stated that Sri Guru Arjan Dev performed a historic position in uniting society and bringing humanity collectively. He established Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar and ensured that it had 4 entrances, symbolising that the holy shrine is open to all humanity no matter caste, class or faith. He stated Guru Sahib had, centuries in the past, given sensible form to the beliefs of social concord, equality and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one household).
The Chief Minister stated that the Haryana Authorities has additionally taken a number of necessary initiatives to introduce the historical past and teachings of Sikh Gurus to the youthful technology. The historical past of Sikh Gurus has been included within the Class VIII historical past curriculum. College students will now additionally research the sacrifice, contributions and beliefs of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
