Governor Droupadi Murnu has said life of 10th Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, was a boon for all and humanity remained indebted for his unconditional contribution and efforts to preserve Indian values.
Addressing thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate 350th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh at ex-CM Arjun Munda’s residence on Sunday, she also urged the mass to follow the teachings of one of the greatest freedom fighters, saint, poet and a messenger of God from Sikh community in India.
Also present on the occasion was Chief Minister Raghubar Das who recounted Sikkh community’s contribution in protecting culture and civilization. “Whether it is facing the Moughals or challenging the Britishers, the Sikh community has no parallel. The Sikh gurus protected the Hindu culture. Our culture stands towering today because of the 10 Gurus of the sikkhs. We should follow them,” said Das.
Arjun Munda said on the occasion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to celebrate 350th Birth Anniversary as Prakashotsav across the country. “The event here today is also among one of them. We have also celebrated Prakashotsav last month at Raj Bhawan and in Jamshedpur a couple of days ago. life of Guru Gobind Singh is one of the best paths to follow. His teachings give us courage and motivation to live and to die for the well-being of society and country,” said Munda.
The residence of Munda turned a sacred Gurudwara where political luminaries like Chief Minister Raghubar Das and ex-CM Hemant Soren, sitting and ex- MlAs and MP, PHD Chamber of Commerce (Jharkhand) President Pawan Bajaj, State Khadi Board Chairman Sanjay Seth and others made their presence to take blessings of Guru Gobind Singh through Chief Guest and Speaker and Jatthedar of Takht Sri Harminder Sahib (Patna) Bhai Iqbal Singh.
Takht Sri Harminder Sahib (Patna) Senior Vice President Bhai Shailinder Singh, representatives of Gurudwaras from other parts of State and country and men and women from across the communities gathered to celebrate Prakashotsav and to listen more about life and deeds of Guru Gobind Singh from Iqbal Singh. Kirtan-Bhajan Shabd by Bhai Bharpoor Singh Jattha was prime attraction of the Prakashotsav event, which was hosted by Guru Singh Sabha President Sardar Kuldeep Singh.
Bhai Iqbal Singh whom the government has declared State Guest, drew similarities between Hindu mythologies like the Bhagwat Geeta, Ramayana and Mahabharata and works and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh. He said that Guru Gobind Singh was son of God who incarnated in a time when there was no other hope for Indians. He also urged the gathering to become as physically strong as mentally.