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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, paid homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the occasion of Prakash Utsav, commemorating the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru. The Prime Minister highlighted Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s enduring legacy of courage, compassion, sacrifice, and commitment to truth and justice.

Key Points

  1. Prakash Utsav marks the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666).
  2. The Prime Minister described Guru Gobind Singh Ji as an embodiment of courage, compassion, and sacrifice.
  3. Emphasis was laid on the Guru’s teachings of truth (Satya), justice (Nyaya), righteousness (Dharma), and human dignity.
  4. Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s vision continues to guide generations towards service and selfless duty.
  5. The Prime Minister recalled his earlier visit to Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
  6. The message was shared through a post on the social media platform X.

Static Info (Prelims Notes)

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

1. Tenth Guru of Sikhism.

2. Born in 1666 at Patna Sahib (Bihar).

3. Founded the Khalsa Panth (1699), institutionalising the principles of equality, bravery, and discipline.

4. Introduced the Five Ks (Panj Kakkar) as symbols of Sikh identity.

5. Declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

Prakash Utsav

1. Celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sikh Gurus.

2. Observed with Akhand Path, Kirtan, Nagar Kirtan, and community service (Seva).

3. Reinforces values of sacrifice, service, and social justice.

Prelims MCQ

Q1. With reference to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, consider the following statements:

1. He founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.

2. He declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

3. He was born at Anandpur Sahib in present-day Punjab.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C) 1 and 2 only

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