Omkar Dattatray
Come December the Indian’s in general and the Sikh community recalls the unparalleled sacrifice ,valor ,courage and conviction of the four sons called Sahibzada’s .Their memories of sacrifice comes to mind to all the religious and nationalist people .On the Veer Baal Diwas ,we remember the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzada’s .At a very young age, they stood firm like a rock in their faith and principles ,inspiring generations with their courage .Their sacrifice is a shining example of valor and commitment to one’s values .The true sage of the martyrdom of the very young Sahibzada’s is written in the golden letters in Indian history and it is a huge inspiration ,symbolizing and signifying the bravery ,courage ,valor ,conviction ,determination and above all precious sacrifice of the four young Sahibzada’s in their tender age. They embodied their commitment to faith ,principles and Dharma and they laid down their precious life for upholding dharma and righteousness and their martyrdom will continue to inspire generations of Indian’s irrespective of religion .These young martyrs stood courageously and fearlessly for the right cause of protecting dharma and faith and have undergone pain and unprecedented inconvenience and have sacrificed their precious lives for upholding dharma and humanity .They choose their religion and bluntly declined to embrace any other religion and so these martyrs are the beautiful examples of valor ,sacrifice and courage and the ideals and principles for which they stood steadfast is worth praising ,commendable and worthy of emulation. These young martyrs stood for faith ,culture and righteousness and our young generation should get inspirations from their sacrifice and so serve the nation and dharma in the face of all adversities and problems .Realizing & recognizing the unparalleled sacrifice and valor ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw their sacrifice as a living and bright saga and tale as well as symbol of culture and heritage .Modi rightly declared 26th December in 2022 as Shaheed Bal Diwas on the auspicious occasion of the Prakash Parav of Guru Gobind Sing Ji so that their sacrifice will remain ever fresh in the memory of our people and our future generations will learn from the tale of their sacrifice ,courage and valor .The declaration of 26 December as Shaheed Bal Diwas is the best tribute to the memory of the Sahibzada’s and it will honor their commitment and thus India will commemorate their sacrifice for all time to come .Now from December 26,2022,Shaheed Bal Diwas is observed annually on December 26 to commemorate and honor the highest sacrifice and courage of the young martyrs and it becomes a befitting tribute to the Sahibzada’s .The four Sahibzada’s were executed on the orders of Wazib Khan in the year 1705 on December 26.The Sikh community in Punjab and across the globe commemorate the supreme sacrifice of the young Sikh martyrs during the Shaheedi Week .Many Sikh families commemorate the sacrifice of the young Sahibzada’s by sleeping in open ground in shivering cold during this week to honor the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh and his family for upholding dharma .The sacrifice of the Sahibzada’s is not only a matter of pride for the Sikh community only but for Indians as well .Their sacrifice will ever remain etched in the memory of Indian’s. The Sahibzada’s preferred death than converting to Islam and they tolerated and endured all tyranny and persecution by the Muslim ruler .The aim of Shaheedi Bal Diwas is to acquaint and aware Indian youth about the sacrifice and courage of the young martyrs so that they also learn to protect and uphold dharma in the face of conversions and opposition by the radical elements who try to propagate their religion by resorting to force and conversion .It is the duty and responsibility of our young generation to safeguard their faith in the face of all adversity and opposition by the fanatic elements who want to convert the people of other faith .The martyrdom of the young martyrs teaches our youth to desist and decline all temptation and stood like a rock in safeguarding their culture ,traditions and religion as shown by the great young martyrs .In fact Veer Bal Diwas honors the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sons ,inspiring generations with their devotion to righteousness and steadfast commitment to their belief .India ,a land steeped in cultural and historical richness, observes Veer Bal Diwas on December 26 ,every year to honor the supreme and matchless sacrifice of the Sahibzada’s -four young sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.This national observance ,initiated in 2022 by the GOI ,pays homage to the bravery ,commitment ,and sacrifice of these young martyrs who stood firm in their faith against tyranny .The Prime Minister ,Shri Narendra Modi remembers the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzada’s on Veer Baal Diwas on 26th December .He remarked that their sacrifice is a shining example of valor and a commitment to one’s values.PM Modi also remembers the bravery of Mata Gujri and Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji .The Prime Minister posted on X,” Today ,on Veer Baal Diwas ,we remember the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sabibzada’s .At a young age ,they stood firm in their faith and principles, inspiring generations with their courage.Also on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas ,BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh paid his respects at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib and paid tribute to the matchless and unparalleled sacrifice of the Sahibzada’s. Chug remarked that the courage and martyrdom of the Sahibzada’s stand as a golden chapter in Indian history .Their sacrifice for the protection of the nation and religion is an eternal source of inspiration for the world .Chugh stated that more than 16 thousand programs are being organized across the country today under the leadership of the BJP in every mandal of the party to commemorate Veer Baal Diwas .Under the vision of PM Modi ,this day was celebrated in every corner ,from Kerala to Kanyakumari ,Guwahati to Kashmir .There programs serve not only to honor the sacrifices of the Sahibzada’s but also to guide the future generations of the nation .He said ,”By initiating Veer Baal Diwas ,PM Modi has ensured that the valor and heroism of the Sahibzada’s inspire generations to come. .On 26TH December ,at Rashtrapati Bhawan ,brave children were honored as part of the Veer Baal Diwas celebrations, which is a matter of immense pride.Later ,the PM celebrated this occasion with thousands of children from across the country at Bharat Mandapam.”This heroic chapter is not only Punjab’s legacy but a treasure trove of India’s heritage .The martyrdom of the four Sahibzada’s reminds us of the importance of loyalty ,dedication ,and courage in defending our faith and country .In short the sacrifice ,valor ,courage and commitment to the religion and nation will continue the countless people of not only India but of the world as well .Let us imbibe the values ,principles and courage of the young Sahibzada’s make them as our ideals and role models.
(The author is a columnist, social ,KP activist and freelancer)