HIRD Director Dr. Virendra Singh Chauhan pays Homage to the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas

Nilokheri, December 27, 2025: Bravery lies not only in wielding weapons but also in remaining steadfast on the path of truth and righteousness. The lives of the Sahibzadas of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, teach us that one should never compromise on one's principles, even in the most difficult circumstances. 

These sentiments were expressed by Dr. Virendra Singh Chauhan, Director of the Haryana Institute of Rural Development (HIRD). He was addressing the staff and students at a program organized at Arya Vidyapeeth Senior Secondary School, Jamba, on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas.

The school principal, Jaiprakash Arya, and members of the management committee welcomed Dr. Chauhan with a bouquet of flowers.

HIRD Director Dr. Virendra Singh Chauhan also extended his heartfelt greetings to everyone on the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He said that if three generations of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's family had not stood as a wall of sacrifice against Mughal terror and oppression, a large part of India would have been wiped clean of Indian culture. He said that millions of Indians are still indebted to Guru Gobind Singh, his Sahibzadas, and Hind ki Chadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji for this. Dr. Chauhan said that it is the responsibility of teachers and parents to instill in students a feeling of love and respect for their motherland, just as they would for their own mother.

Dr. Virendra Singh Chauhan said that Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the unparalleled martyrdom of the young Sahibzadas. This day reminds us that age is never a barrier in protecting the country, religion, and human values. He said that this day gives a message of courage, sacrifice, and self-respect to the coming generations.

Dr. Chauhan, while elaborating on the martyrdom of Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, said that the young Sahibzadas, instead of bowing down to tyranny and injustice, sacrificed their lives to protect their faith and truth. Their sacrifice at such a tender age is an immortal saga in Indian history. He said that bravery lies not only in wielding weapons but also in remaining steadfast on the path of truth and righteousness. The lives of the Sahibzadas teach us that we should never compromise on our principles, even in the most difficult circumstances. These values strengthen the soul of India.

He urged the students to draw inspiration from the sacrifice of these brave young men and to imbibe discipline, courage, patriotism, and moral values in their lives. He said that only when the younger generation understands and draws inspiration from its glorious history will a strong and virtuous nation be built. The school community once again expressed its gratitude to the chief guest, and the students resolved to incorporate the lessons of the brave Sahibzadas' sacrifice into their lives.