‘Aurangzeb may have harassed generations but…’ PM’s top quotes on Sikh Guru’s birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur. He also released a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion. He bowed down to all the ten gurus and greeted the people on the occasion of Prakash Parv.
Here are the top quotes by the prime minister:
- “India is not just a country, but it is our respected heritage. It has been irrigated by our sages, rishis, gurus by hundreds of thousands of years of penance, enriched their thoughts.”
- “This Red Fort has been a witness to many important periods. This fort has also seen the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and has also tested the courage of those who died for the country.”
- “I am happy that today our country is moving forward with full devotion to the ideals of our gurus. On this virtuous occasion, I bow at the feet of all ten gurus. Hearty congratulations to all of you, to all the countrymen, and to the countrymen. On the occasion of Prakash Parv, all the people who have faith in Guruvani all over the world.
- “Today I have the privilege of releasing a commemorative postage stamp and coin dedicated to the Guru. I consider it a special grace of my Gurus.”
- “Near the Red Fort is Gurdwara Shishganj Sahib symbolizing the immortal sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. This holy gurdwara reminds us how great was the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji to protect our great culture.”
- “Aurangzeb may have committed atrocities on generations but the valor of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji inspired the nation to stand against such atrocities.”
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