These are days of devotion, pageantry, observance and joy for Sikhs who are in the midst of the 345th Prakash Utsav birthday celebration for Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. Thousands of people have packed the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
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It is important to honor and value the differences in our packaging, but it is just as important to honor the Gift of Life inside each one of us, and the fact that, no matter how different the packaging, the Gift inside is the same.
We Indians are so good at cherishing memories. Yet when it comes to living memory that we inherit by way of heritage; we simply turn a blind eye and let it be ravaged. Not surprising then that we may idolise Maharaja Ranjit Singh, but have ignored his precious heritage...
Cease all thoughts of your daughter-in-law, Mother, providence has shown its hand Tying the knot of marriage with the mean bride And thus helped me cross over this vast ocean. Death is now my consort !
Why sikh people are unable to spread the message of such a great religion founded by Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj? Religion which gives a message of equality of mankind and brotherhood. Thousands of great sikh men and women have been martyred. But Who knows what? Sikhs are found only in small number.
Guru Nanak was the very first leader of the Sikhs and he started the Sikh religion. He traveled to many places, and once he went to Lahore, a big town in Pakistan.
The jewel of the heavens, The King of Kings, The Master of masters Guru Gobind Singh
For the inaugural journey Punjab Tourism offered logistical support for the train throughout Punjab. Apart from the government machinery, the SGPC, organized traditional welcome for the train at all places. Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab government said, “It’s a historic moment for Punjab Tourism and the government would extend help to make the journey a regular one.
NSY Organisation head Amarjeet Singh said apart from educating the youths on their religion and traditions, the objectives of the camp were to mould them into effective leaders, to lead a disciplined lifestyle, to instill the spirit of voluntarism, to always remain loyal to one’s country and to respect peoples of other faiths.