Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Shri Banda Singh Bahadur

 Banda Singh Bahadur was a warrior who fought alongside Dashame Paatshahi Guru Gobind Singh ji 

He was a brave warrior who gave up his life fighting the Mughals , that’s all I knew 


And then I was told that there was more so I  googled and  Wikipedia told me heartbreaking stories about Banda Ji 

I asked my mom - so why do you not hate Muslims , why do you not despise them .. they killed warriors , they murdered young children , tortured women and murdered the Sahebjaade 

Her answer was simple - cos the Gurus did not teach to hate .They taught only to protect ; our beliefs , faith and Sikhi . Their message was to fight for the right and never give up . They were not anti - Muslim , they were pro  Sikhi . 

So they led by example . Their lesson to us was to protect our faith at all cost . Be courageous and stand for what you believe in no matter what the price .

Guru Gobind Singhji asked for no one to build anything in His remembrance such was His greatness .

My idols continue to be 

Gandhi for his truthfulness 

Mother Teresa for her compassion 

Guru Gobind Singh ji for His courage 

Vashi uncle for His selflessness 

Bapa for His humility 


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