HONOURING THE PUNJAB BOY, SHARVAN SINGH, IS HONOURING THE MANKIND, VELOUR AND PATRIOTISM

History repeats itself; but a few are fortunate to get the recognition.

- JAG MOHAN THAKEN

The spiritual world, especially the Sikh world, is proud of the act of kindness, humility and service to mankind exemplified by Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, who is widely known for his water seva during Sri Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj Ji’s time in the battlefield. Once again in the History, a 10-year-old Sikh boy, Sharvan Singh, resident of a village hardly 2 kilometres from India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Firozepur District, has earned national recognition for his act of compassion, exceptional courage and sense of patriotism by serving ‘Milk-Lassi and Water’ to the Military Persons deployed near his village during operation Sindoor.

Akal Takht’s former Jathedar, Giani Harpreet Singh in a tweet on 26th December, 2025, said, “Even on the battlefield, the spirit of selfless service and fearless courage, as exemplified by Bhai Kanhaiya Ji and Sikh history, has always continued to inspire our younger generations.

During the warlike situation with Pakistan, 10-year-old Sharvan Singh from Firozpur, Punjab, displayed remarkable selfless service by providing tea, water, and ice to our soldiers. In recognition of this noble act, he has been honoured with the ‘National Child Award’ by the Honourable President of India, Mrs. Droupadi Murmu. I commend Sharvan Singh and, while appreciating his spirit of service, courage, and humanity, appeal to the people of Punjab to connect their children with the teachings of Sikh history—values of service, compassion, and bravery”.