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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Guru Gobind Singh's Perpetual Legacy of freedom

Guru Gobind Singh's Perpetual Legacy of freedom

Sikhism teaches the principle of co-existing peacefully
Respecting others’ right to live freely and differently
To protect every human right from any offence
To always use the shield as the first line of defence.

But when cruelty and oppression becomes unbearable,
When rights are crushed and living becomes intolerable
You protest peacefully and no one hears your single word
The shield of defence may become the offence of the sword.

So said Guru Gobind Singh to Aurungzeb’s oppression
The right of religious freedom shall overcome suppression
He urged Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs for once to unite
Stand together jointly and fight for every human right.

He transformed the Sikh to become the Khalsa soldier
Drinking Amrit, becoming pure and freedom upholder
The once frightened jackals became roaring lion kings
Everybody thanked God for the bravery of the Singhs.

Guru Gobind Singh led by wisdom, magnanimity and bravery
He said sacrificing life is better than a living a life of slavery
To win our freedom how many lives would suffice?
Countless Kaurs and Singhs made the supreme sacrifice of life.

Guru Gobind Singh made sure that oppression failed
Guru Gobind Singh made sure that freedom prevailed
Today as we live our lives of freedom let us all agree
That we will do our share and more to preserve what is free.
To earn it today do you know what would be the price?
Guru Gobind’s Kaurs and Singhs made the supreme sacrifice.

Sukhvinder Singh Jutla 20 Sep 2008

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