Guru Gobind Singh loved all creatures, even the smallest sparrows that hopped about his camp. One day he smiled and said that with courage and faith, even a little sparrow could face a mighty hawk.
He meant that ordinary, gentle people — when they are brave and stand together for what is right — can stand up to anyone who is cruel, no matter how powerful.
He taught his followers to be kind and humble in their hearts, yet fearless in protecting the weak and standing for fairness. Be soft like a flower, he showed them, and strong like steel.