Guru Tegh Bahadur was 'Hindi Di Chadar': PM Modi at 400th Parkash Purab celebrations

New Delhi, Apr 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the celebrations of the 400th Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Red Fort in New Delhi, on Apr 21. PM Modi offered prayers to Guru Tegh Bahadur and said, “In front of Aurangzeb's tyrannical thinking Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, acted as 'Hind di Chadar'."

 

 

 

 

PM Modi sat in prayer when 400 Ragis offered Shabad (kirtan) on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also released a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion. PM Modi said that the country is going ahead as per the teachings of the revered Gurus. He underlined the historical significance of Red Fort as it witnessed the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and has been a reflection of the history and aspiration of the nation.

 

 

 

 

 

In his address, PM Modi recalled the religious fanaticism and the extreme atrocities of those who resorted to violence in the name of religion in the medieval times. He said, “At that time, a great hope for India to save its identity emerged in the form of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. In front of Aurangzeb's tyrannical thinking, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, stood as 'Hind di Chadar', like a rock.” The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji has inspired many generations of India to live and die to protect the dignity of their culture and for its honor and respect.

 

He further said “India has never posed a threat to any country or society. Even today we think for the welfare of the whole world. When we talk about self-reliant India, we keep the progress of the whole world at the forefront. Today's India strives for peace with complete stability even in the midst of global conflicts, and India is equally firm for defence and security of the country. Before us is the great Sikh tradition given by the Gurus."