AdminSikhs around the world would be taking pledge to protect the environment and follow the principle of “Pawan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat” as enshrined in Gurbani aiming to create awareness about nature conservation. Guru Har Rai is remembered in Sikh history for his deep sensitivity to nature and its preservation. Today is also […]
Sikhs around the world would be taking pledge to protect the environment and follow the principle of “Pawan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat” as enshrined in Gurbani aiming to create awareness about nature conservation. Guru Har Rai is remembered in Sikh history for his deep sensitivity to nature and its preservation. Today is also the Gurgaddi Diwas (enthronement day) of Guru Har Rai ji, the 7th Guru of the Sikh who became Guru in 1644: he was a great humanitarian who inspired Sikhs to preserve nature and promote the well-being of animals.
“It’s our moral duty to protect mother nature from the pollutants and not to let anyone plunder the natural resources, besides we should teach others to do the same,” said Baba Sewa Singh Karsewawale and an environmentalist. He said every Sikh should take the initiative to keep surroundings clean and green.
Notably, all the five Sikh Takhts had in March 2013 endorsed and passed a resolution that Gurgaddi Diwas (coronation day) of the seventh Sikh Guru Har Rai should be celebrated as Sikh Environment Day every year, especially “in light of the rising global environmental crisis.”
On Sikh Environment Day, hundreds of Gurdwaras across India, United States, Canada, England and Australia would take part in celebrations by reciting Shabads focused on the environment, holding ceremonial tree plantings and encouraging children to share reflections on the environment and Sikhism with the Sangat.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
~ Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com