“I AM A DISCIPLE OF GURU NANAK DEV JI”

HARDEEP SINGH PURI, MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION, INDIA STAUNCHLY BELIEVES IN THE GUIDING VIRTUES OF SIKHISM WHICH ARE THE EMBODIMENT OF UNIVERSALISM AND HUMANISM

- BHAVYA GAIND

A visionary leader, a deep-rooted Sikh, and a man to reckon with an indomitable will, Hardeep Singh Puri has created ripples of change in the society with his proficient acumen and a zeal that can move mountains.

In an exclusive interview, we talk to him about what keeps him going, his deep-rooted ethos and values, and lots more!

Provide us with an insider’s view into your roots in Punjab?

I have deep and widespread roots in Punjab, in what you call Punjabism and Punjabiat an integral component of my Indian identity. I am a disciple of Guru Nanak dev Ji. Our ten gurus continue to inspire my life and work. In particular, the three principles of Naam Japo - meditating upon His name, Kirat Karo - working hard with honesty and for good causes, and Vand Chhako - sharing and caring are integral to who we are as Sikhs.