Lucknow, October 28: The sacred Joda Sahib of the “Charan Suhave Guru Charan Yatra,” a symbol of the Sikh community’s faith, received a grand welcome in Lucknow. This yatra is linked to the sacred Joda Sahib of the tenth Guru of the Sikh community, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and Mata Sahib Kaur, which are considered extremely sacred symbols of the Sikh faith.
During the event, Chief Minister Yogi said that the Guru tradition has given India not only faith but also the ideal of protecting, serving, and sacrificing for the nation.
He said that it is our responsibility to preserve this heritage and pass it on to future generations. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was also present at the event.
At a ceremony held at the Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listened to the Guruvani and honored the Yatra members by tying a turban on them. The Gurudwara Committee welcomed Chief Minister Yogi by presenting him with a robe and a memento.
Addressing the event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that our tradition states, “Jithe jaaye bahey mera Satguru, so than suhava Ram Raje,” meaning that wherever the holy feet of Guru Maharaj fall, that place becomes as sacred and holy as Ramrajya. He said that this Yatra connects us to the glorious Guru tradition, which gave a new direction to India’s culture, courage, and spirit of sacrifice.
Expressing gratitude to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for his presence, Chief Minister Yogi said that this Yatra commenced on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaj. This is not merely a journey of devotion, but a journey that inspires renunciation, sacrifice, and dedication to the nation.
Chief Minister said that the contribution of the Sikh Gurus to India’s eternal tradition is unforgettable. The way Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and his four Sahibzadas sacrificed their lives to protect religion, country, and humanity gives new inspiration to India’s history.
He said that for nearly two hundred and fifty years, the sacred footprints of Guru Maharaj, which were previously in Pakistan, a part of undivided India, are now being installed in Patna Sahib. This journey, which began in Delhi, is instilling a sense of respect and pride for the Guru tradition throughout the country. He said that the Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in Lucknow is also special because the memories of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj are associated with this place. This Gurudwara is a symbol of our shared faith and national unity.
Expressing respect for the Sikh community, Yogi said that the Guru tradition has given India not only faith but also the ideals of national defense, service, and sacrifice. He said that it is our responsibility to preserve this heritage and pass on its inspiration to future generations.
He said that this journey of the Sikh community is not merely a memory of the past, but a guide for the present and future. He urged all devotees to carry forward this “Guru Charan Yatra” as a message of national unity and spiritual awakening.
Present on the occasion were UP Cabinet Minister Suresh Khanna, Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh, Minority Commission member Sardar Parbinder Singh, Gurdwara Committee officials, and several public representatives.