Marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the All India Sahitya Parishad, Jaipur, organised a reader interaction and discussion session on Dr. Manjeet Kaur’s book “The Great Inspiring Sacrifice – Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji” at the State Maharaja Public Library, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur.
Speaking on the occasion, keynote speaker Manoj Kumar said, “Sacrifice is the foundation of life’s values. It is because of sacrifice that the nation, religion, culture, and society remain vibrant. Sacrifice is unique, incomparable, and astonishing—it is the lifeline of our culture.” He added that remembering the countless sacrifices that awakened society and shaped institutions is essential for future generations.
Indushekhar Tatpurush, in his address, described the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji as the supreme embodiment of Indian cultural consciousness. He said that Guru Sahib’s sacrifice represents not only the defence of religion but also stands as a global message of human rights, freedom, and universal values. Such books and meaningful dialogues, he added, help strengthen ideological clarity and national unity.
Author Dr. Manjeet Kaur shared that her book explores in depth the historical and spiritual journey through which Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji attained the Title of ‘Guru’. “Guru Sahib’s sacrifice is not merely an event in history; it is an eternal lesson in humanity, religious freedom, and truth. Today, this message is even more relevant,” she remarked.
Readers actively engaged with Dr. Manjeet Kaur during the interaction, asking questions about various dimensions of the book, to which she responded insightfully.
Continuing the discussion, Regional Organisation Secretary Dr. Vipin Kumar reflected on the legacy and Guru tradition upheld by Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.
The event concluded with expressions of gratitude from the audience for the author’s research, insights, and contribution toward preserving the inspiring legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. A formal vote of thanks marked the closure of the programme.
Veterans including Indushekhar Tatpurush, Dr. Manjeet Kaur, and Keshav Sharma, Regional General Secretary, addressed the event. The programme was moderated by Vikas Tiwari and introduced by Madhusudan Singh Dewal. Among the attendees were Dr. Vipin Kumar, Regional Organisation Secretary , Rajasthan; Dr. Mahavir Kumawat, Regional Publicity Head; the Library President; and several readers.