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Lucknow, October 28 (IANS) The ‘Charan Suhave Guru Charan Yatra’ of the holy ‘Jode Sahib’, a symbol of faith of the Sikh community, received a warm welcome in the capital on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the yatra in Lucknow and said that the Guru tradition has given India the ideals of service, sacrifice and national defense.
He emphasized that the contribution of the Sikh Gurus in building the heritage of India has been significant and unforgettable and it is our collective duty to preserve this spiritual heritage and transmit its ideals to future generations.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was also present on this occasion.
The Chief Minister listened to Guruvani during a special function at Yahiyaganj Gurudwara and honored the members participating in the yatra by tying turbans on their heads. In return, the Gurdwara Committee welcomed him with a robe and memento.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, “The Yatra reconnects people with the glorious Guru tradition that gave India a new direction in culture, courage and sacrifice.”
Expressing his gratitude to Union Minister Puri, CM Yogi said, “This journey has started on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaj. This is not just a spiritual journey but a touching tribute that inspires renunciation, sacrifice and dedication towards the nation.”
He said that the contribution of Sikh Gurus to the Sanatan tradition of India is unforgettable.
“From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and his four Sahibzadas, their supreme sacrifices to protect religion, humanity and the nation will continue to inspire generations,” the UP CM said.
Stating that the Yatra is not just a remembrance of the past, but a guiding light for the present and the future, he called upon all devotees to carry forward this message of national unity and spiritual awakening.
Specifically, the journey is associated with the ‘Jode Sahib’ of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur, both of whom are considered the most sacred symbols of Sikh devotion.
–IANS
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