After Ayodhya, the city of Ramayana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly reached Geeta city Kurukshetra. The PM released a coin on the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji here. Also told about a meeting of 6 years ago.
After hoisting the religious flag in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly reached Kurukshetra in Haryana. Where PM inaugurated the Panchjanya Conch Memorial. After this, the PM reached the function being organized on the 350th martyrdom day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Here the PM released a coin on the occasion of Martyrdom Day and also addressed the public meeting. During this, the Prime Minister also mentioned Operation Sindoor.
After Ayodhya, the city of Ramayana, I am in Kurukshetra, the city of Geeta.
PM said- Today has come as a wonderful confluence of India’s heritage. This morning I was in Ayodhya, the city of Ramayana and now I am here in Kurukshetra, the city of Geeta. Here we all are paying tribute to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on his 350th martyrdom day. The saints present among us and the respected company present in this event, I pay my respectful obeisances to all of you.
PM told about an amazing coincidence of 6 years ago
PM said- Another amazing coincidence happened 5-6 years ago. On 9 November 2019, when the Supreme Court’s decision on Ram Temple was given, I was at Dera Baba Nanak for the inauguration of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. I was praying that the path for construction of Ram temple should be paved and the aspirations of crores of Ram devotees should be fulfilled. And the prayers of all of us were fulfilled, on the same day the decision came in favor of Ram temple.
PM said- It is best to give life for religion
- PM said- ‘Swadharme nidhanam shreyaah’ i.e. it is best to sacrifice one’s life for one’s religion on the path of truth. Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji also considered protection of truth, justice and faith as his religion and he protected this religion by sacrificing his life. Today, when the religious flag has been established in Ayodhya, again I have got a chance to take blessings from the Sikh Sangat. Recently, Panchjanya Memorial was also inaugurated on the land of Kurukshetra. Standing on this very land of Kurukshetra, Lord Shri Krishna had declared protection of truth and justice as the greatest religion.
- On this historic occasion, the Government of India has the privilege of dedicating a commemorative postage stamp and a special coin at the feet of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. I wish that our government continues to serve the Guru tradition like this.
PM told how was the life of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
- PM said- The life of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, his sacrifice, his character is a great inspiration. In that period of Mughal invaders, Guru Sahib set the ideal of bravery. Therefore, to break his mind and to dissuade Guru Sahib from the path, his three companions Bhai Dayala Ji, Bhai Satidas Ji, Bhai Matidas Ji were brutally murdered in front of him. But, Guru Sahib remained firm, his resolve remained firm. He did not leave the path of religion. At that time, Guru Sahib dedicated his head to protect the religion. These sentences were the culmination of the fearlessness of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
- After this, what was expected happened. That cruel Aurangzeb ordered Guru Sahib to be imprisoned. But, Guru Sahib himself announced to go to Delhi. The Mughal rulers also tempted them, but during the period of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Mughal invaders, Kashmiri Hindus were being forcibly converted.
- Amidst this crisis, a group of victims sought help from Guru Sahib. Then Sri Guru Sahib had replied to those victims that all of you should clearly tell Aurangzeb that if Sri Guru Teg Bahadur accepts Islam, then we all will accept Islam.