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)
