Nanak, the minstrel of True Lord surveyed the ruthless damage left behind by Babur’s hordes who in fifteen twenty six came from Kabul to invade India, The dead and dying lay around Bhai Lalo’s town of Eminapad, innocent children, women and men robbed of rights to life and dignity, neglected by the Lodi rulers. Nanak, the bard of True Lord bewailed their plight in Babur bani; O Creator, you’re the savior of all.
If the mighty fights a mighty force no protest will fill my mind; when a mighty tiger devours cattle their owner is expected to help. Didn’t you feel the pain, O God, to hear the wails of the tortured? In this moment of compassion divine the Guru received the concept of Kirpan the sword to fight the oppressive might’s and to protect the human rights. (Prof. P.S. Grewal, Ontario.
Article extracted from this publication >> November 17, 1995
