India by no means posed menace to any nation; has adopted Sikh Gurus’ beliefs: PM Narendra Modi

By PTI

NEW DELHI: India has by no means posed a menace to any nation or society and it thinks for the welfare of the whole world even at this time amid world conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday, asserting that the nation is following the beliefs of Sikh gurus.

Addressing an occasion from the Red Fort to have a good time the four-hundredth start anniversary of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, Modi stated the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib close to the Red Fort stands an emblem of the immortal sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

“This holy Gurudwara reminds us how great was the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji to protect our great culture. At that time there was a storm of religious fanaticism in the country. India, which considered religion as a matter of philosophy, science and self-reflection, was facing people who had committed violence and atrocities in the name of religion,” he stated.

At that point, there was an excellent hope for India to save lots of its id within the type of Guru Tegh Bahadur, he famous. “In front of Aurangzeb’s tyrannical thinking, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, becoming ‘Hind di Chadar’, stood like a rock,” Modi stated.

Red Fort is witness that Aurangzeb and tyrants like him may need beheaded many individuals however our religion couldn’t be separated from us, the prime minister stated. “The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur has inspired many generations of India to live and die to protect the dignity of their culture, for its honour and respect. Big powers have disappeared, big storms have calmed down, but India still stands immortal and is moving ahead,” Modi asserted.

“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 a self-reliant India, we keep the progress of the whole world in front of that goal,” he stated.

The prime minister additionally launched a commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the event. The programme was focussed on highlighting the teachings of the ninth Sikh guru who sacrificed his life to guard faith and human values, beliefs and rules in world historical past.

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s demise anniversary is commemorated as ‘Shaheedi Divas’ yearly on November 24. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, constructed on the spot the place he was beheaded, and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, the positioning of his cremation, in Delhi are related along with his sacrifice.

His legacy serves as an excellent unifying drive for the nation. The fort was chosen because the venue for the occasion because it was from right here that Aurangzeb had given orders for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675, in accordance with Ministry of Culture officers.

The occasion additionally noticed performances by 400 Sikh musicians and a langar was additionally held.