Lucknow, 23

March (HS): Yogi

Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has highlighted the tremendous

achievements of Sikh Gurus, notably the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji,

who founded the tradition of Miri-Piri (temporal and spiritual authority) and

armed the Sikh community. Adityanath has celebrated Sikh history by hosting

activities and commemorating Guru sacrifices, such as attending exhibits and and

observing Sahibzadas' sacrifices at his home. The UP Chief Minister has

regularly interacted with the Sikh community, underlining the Gurus' historical

link to Uttar Pradesh.

Guru

Hargobind Sahib Ji is noted for militarizing the Sikh society, wielding two

swords that represent Miri (temporal) and Piri (spiritual) power. He was the

sixth Sikh Guru, serving for 38 years and father of the ninth Guru, Guru Tegh

Bahadur. The memory of the Sikh Gurus is honored in locations like Gurudwara

Yahiyaganj in Lucknow, which is tied to his heritage, and CM Yogi has stressed

their importance in Indian culture.

In

a post on X, he mentioned, “Millions of salutations to the sixth Guru of the

Sikh faith, the originator of the great tradition of Miri-Piri

(devotion-power), Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj, on his birth

anniversary. A symbol of righteousness, courage, and self-respect, Shri Guru

Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj inspired society to stand up against injustice by

showing the path of bravery and self-respect along with spiritual

consciousness. His life, embodying the spirit of a saint-soldier,

will always remain a guiding light for the nation and humanity.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi