Our mere 2 months old Royal baby is named Jigme Namgyel Wanghuck on 16th April, coinciding with Zhabdrug Kuchhoe. The day also marked 400 years of Zhabdrung's arrival in our country for which our citizens from different walks of life, from different pockets of country came together at Pungthang Dewa Chenpoi Phodrang to offer prayers and to accumulate merits. Prince's name Jigme Namgyal Wangchuck is a joy and confidence for any Bhutanese owing to its great significance.
Jigme- means fearlessness, for He who will be country's leader will guide His citizens with courage and intelligence. He will be a compassionate leader and a role model to any Bhutanese and to any human being.
Namgyal- derived from our gracious Dharma wheel turner Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who founded the Dual syestem in our country in 17th century, some 400 years back from today.
Wangchuck- a scared name that signifies the continuity of Wangchuck dynasty, pure and ever gracious.
The significance and meaning of our Prince's name is announcd by His father, our King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck that day, at Thangzona; Punakha, before thousands of Bhutanese men and women gathered there. This moment shall be preserved with reverence by all Bhutanese for its sanctity and preciousness. Seeing the Three Throne holders same time is very precious and heartening, and this made a significant peace and harmony between the past, present and future. While we rejoice the past and present, we are made confident of our future too.
I shall thank and pray for Wangchuck lineage to last for kalpas bestowing guidance and leadership to its citizens. I pray for our Prince's good health and bright grooming.
Palden Drukpa Gyalo!
