A Baaj (falcon/hawk) represents the traits of the Khalsa. Below are the eight reasons for Guru Gobind Singh Ji keeping a Baaj:
Cannot be enslaved
Independent
Flies very high but keeps vision low (Humility)
Chakarvarti (Always moving and unattached)
Never lazy
Flies against the wind (Unique)
Fearless
Royalty (King of the sky)
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