Kapurthala/Sultanpur Lodhi: Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal strongly demanded in the Rajya Sabha that Bhai Ghanaiya Ji, a great symbol of selfless service to humanity, be honoured with the country’s highest civilian award, the ‘Bharat Ratna’. He also demanded that Bhai Ghanaiya Ji’s birth anniversary on September 20 be observed at the national level, so that the younger generation of the country can draw inspiration from his message of service, compassion and human unity.
Addressing the House, Sant Seechewal said that today, organisations such as the Red Cross are appreciated across the world for their service to humanity, but centuries ago, Sikh history had already established an unparalleled example of selfless human service.
He said that during the time of the Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Bhai Ghanaiya Ji would provide water to wounded soldiers on the battlefield without making any distinction. When Guru Sahib summoned him regarding this, Bhai Ghanaiya Ji humbly explained that Guru Sahib had taught him to see the Divine presence in every human being. Therefore, he saw the same form of Guru Sahib in every person.
Sant Seechewal stated that, pleased with Bhai Ghanaiya Ji’s response and his selfless service, Guru Sahib also provided him with materials for treating and dressing the wounds of the injured, so that no wounded person on the battlefield would be denied care and service.
Sant Seechewal said that the great service of Bhai Ghanaiya Ji is not merely a legacy of Sikh history but a universal message of compassion, equality, brotherhood and selfless service for the entire humanity. His way of life showed the path of serving every human being by rising above distinctions of religion, caste, affiliation, friend and foe.
Sant Seechewal said that the life of Bhai Ghanaiya Ji teaches us that the true purpose of human life is selfless service and compassion towards others. He said that honouring such a great humanitarian personality with the ‘Bharat Ratna’ and observing his birth anniversary at the national level would further strengthen the spirit of service, harmony and human unity in the country.
