11/07/2026
Bandi Chhor Diwas is more than a celebration of freedom. It is a reminder of what true leadership looks like.
When Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was given the opportunity to walk out of imprisonment, Maharaj did not think only of His own freedom. He stood for the freedom of 52 imprisoned kings.
There is a much deeper lesson here. What good is our own freedom if we remain silent while others are oppressed?
Maharaj taught us that true strength is not measured by the power we hold over others, but by our willingness to stand for those who have none.
This is the responsibility of the Khalsa. To stand for justice even when the injustice is against someone of a different faith, background, or belief.
May we not only celebrate the history of our Gurus but have the courage to live by their principles.
Heartfelt congratulations on Bandi Chhor Diwas.
Sikh Youth of New York