Lucknow, 28

Oct (HS): The pious Joda Sahib of the 'Charan Suhave Guru Charan Yatra', a

powerful emblem of the Sikh community's faith, was warmly welcomed in Lucknow. The Yatra is related with the famous Joda

Sahib (holy footwear) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, and

Mata Sahib Kaur, who are both regarded as the most sacred symbols of Sikh

devotion. During the occasion on

Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the Guru tradition

conferred to India not just faith but also the virtues of service, sacrifice,

and national protection. He emphasized

that it is our joint responsibility to maintain this spiritual legacy and pass

on its inspiration to future generations. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister,

attended the event as well.

At a special

ceremony conducted at Yahiyaganj Gurudwara, the Chief Minister listened to

Guruvani and honored Yatra participants by tying turbans on their heads. The Gurudwara Committee greeted him with

robes and mementos.

Addressing the assemblage, the Chief Minister

said, Jithe jaaye bahey mera Satguru, so thaan suhava Ram raje,

which means that wherever the Guru's holy feet rest, that location becomes as pious

as Ramrajya. He stated that Yatra

reconnects people with the ancient Guru heritage, which gave India a new path

in culture, courage, and sacrifice.

CM Adityanath expressed appreciation to Union

Minister Puri and stated that the Yatra began on the 350th martyrdom

anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaj.

It is more than just a spiritual trip; it is a powerful homage that

urges renunciation, sacrifice, and loyalty to the country.

He praised

the Sikh Gurus for their invaluable contributions to India's timeless legacy.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, and his four Sahibzadas

continue to inspire generations with their ultimate sacrifices for religion,

humanity, and the nation.

The Chief

Minister stated that the precious footprints of Guru Maharaj, which were previously

in Pakistan (then undivided India), have been housed at Patna Sahib for

approximately 250 years. Starting in

Delhi, this Yatra is spreading reverence and pride for the Guru heritage

throughout the country. He went on to

say that the Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in Lucknow is particularly significant since

it is related with Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, both

of whom represent shared religion and national unity.

CM Adityanath

reaffirmed his admiration for the Sikh community, saying that the Guru

tradition represents faith, service, and sacrifice for the nation. He advised everyone to preserve this rich

legacy and use it to inspire their future endeavors. He went on to say that the Yatra is more than

simply a recollection of the past; it is also a guiding beacon for the present

and future, and he encourages all devotees to spread this message of national

unity and spiritual enlightenment. The occasion was attended by UP Cabinet

Minister Suresh Khanna, Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh, Minority

Commission Member Sardar Parbinder Singh, Gurudwara Committee officials, and

other public figures.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi