Chandigarh, March 26 - Haryana Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said that real wealth lies in the feet of the Guru and in earning the name of God. In today's hectic life, peace is found only in the company of the Guru. The Chief Minister was addressing the closing ceremony of the event organized at Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib in Ludhiana, Punjab on Thursday. Baba Ghala Singh Ji, many saints and saints from the country and abroad were present on this occasion.
Shri Naib Singh Saini, while extending his greetings and best wishes to the congregation present at the event on the occasion of Durgashtami and Ram Navami, said that Shri Nanaksar Sahib is the same holy place, the foundation of which was laid by Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj with his severe penance. He ignited the light of devotion, whose light is illuminating millions of hearts today. Following in his footsteps, Baba Ishar Singh Ji Maharaj meditated here in seclusion for seven years. He said that it is the fruit of the efforts of those great men that today, the mind gets great peace as soon as one steps here.
The Chief Minister also congratulated Baba Ishar Singh Ji on the Parkash Utsav and prayed to everyone to unite at the feet of the Guru to eradicate hatred and follow the path of love, service and meditation. He also offered his devotion at the feet of Baba Narayan Singh Ji and said that his life teaches us what service and following orders are. On a promise of Baba Ishar Singh Ji, he served water from a distance of 24 km for seven years. Without getting tired, without stopping, only for the pleasure of the Guru.
He told the Sadh Sangat that there was no written map of this vast place. It was the divine order from the mouth of Baba Narayan Singh Ji and the devotion of the craftsmen, with which this magnificent Gurughar was built. This proves that when the intention is clear and there is complete trust in the Guru, then nature itself makes a way. The dedication he showed towards his Guru by getting Bhava Shri Nanaksar Sahib built is recorded in golden letters in the pages of history.
While praising the food arrangement being made at this holy place, Shri Saini said that no institutional langar is made here, only the Sangat prepares and brings langar from their homes. This is a symbol of solidarity in the true sense. Here the distinction between rich and poor is erased and only the Sangat remains. He appreciated the pious work of Baba Ghala Singh Ji of serving this place with responsibility and humility.
He said that the Gurus and other saints, great men and great people have shown the true path of life to the lost humanity. To convey their message to the masses, the Haryana Government is running the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Vichar Prasar and Prachar Yojana. Under this scheme, the birth anniversaries of many saints and great people including Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji are celebrated at the state level. In November, 2025, on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, many programs were organized across the state. Shri Naib Singh Saini said that a state-level function was organized in the presence of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Jyotisar, Kurukshetra on November 25. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in this and released coins, postage stamps and coffee table books dedicated to Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
The Chief Minister said that in Klesar of Yamunanagar district, where it has been decided to plant a forest in the name of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, a memorial gate has also been built in the memory of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
While giving information about the important decision taken by the Haryana Government, he said that many Sikh families lost their loved ones in the riots of 1984. The state government has made a provision to provide a job to one member each of 121 families of the state, whose members lost their lives in the riots.
He said that Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah attended the program organized on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in Panchkula on December 24 and also handed over appointment letters to the families of the riot victims with his own hands.
While giving further information about the work being done in the memory of the Gurus, Shri Saini said that a chair for research on Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji has been established in Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa.
He also said that on November 11, Government Polytechnic College, Ambala was named after Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Tohana-Jind-Dhamtan Sahib Road was named as Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg, the medical college to be built in Yamunanagar has been named after Hind Di Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the college in Assandh has been named after Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the younger son of Sarbansdani Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. BLDA College has been established in Lakhnaur Sahib in the name of Mata Gujjar Kaur Ji. Apart from these, the foundation stone of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial has been laid in Lohgarh, Yamunanagar on October 27. The Swarna Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme has been launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to pilgrims from the state visiting Shri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara, Shri Nankana Sahib, Shri Hemkund Sahib and Shri Patna Sahib.
Chief Minister Mr. Naib Singh Saini said that the Haryana government is continuously working to spread the principles and teachings of the Gurus to the masses.
On this occasion, Sardar Baba Joga Singh, BJP District President Dr. Rajendra Sharma, Baba Harvinder Singh Nanaksar, Baba Arjun Singh Patiala Wale, Baba Mehar Singh Nanaksar, Baba Gurcharan Singh Delhi Wale and many other dignitaries were present.