Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, today paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sri Nada Sahib, Panchkula, on the occasion of the Shaheedi Gurpurab of the Fifth Sikh Guru, 'Shaheedan De Sartaj' Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He prayed for peace, prosperity and the welfare of humanity.
On the occasion, the Governor said that the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji for the protection of truth, humanity, religious freedom and communal harmony remains an unparalleled example that will continue to inspire generations. He described Guru Sahib’s life as a symbol of selfless service to the humanity, sacrifice, patience and spiritual enlightenment.
Shri Kataria said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji performed the monumental task of compiling the Adi Granth, incorporating the divine hymns of the first five Sikh Gurus along with the spiritual compositions of Bhagats, Saints and Bhatts. This historic compilation conveyed a universal message of unity, equality, Universal Brotherhood and spiritual wisdom for all humanity.
He further stated that the Tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, completed the sacred scripture by incorporating the bani of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, thereby bestowing upon it its final and eternal form as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which continues to guide humanity on the path of righteousness, peace and serving the mankind selflessly.
The Governor called upon the people to imbibe the teachings of Guru Sahib in their daily lives and work towards strengthening the values of love, compassion, selfless service, social harmony and human brotherhood.