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Waheguru ji ka khalsa,
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Waheguru ji ka khalsa,
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Young Arjun Dev Ji climbs the Guru's bed while Bibi Bhani ji serves food.
One day while Guru Amar Das ji was taking his meal his grandson Arjun Dev Ji crawled into the room and started to clamber up and tried to put his hand on the plate. Bibi Bhani Ji took the child away but repeatedly he would come back. Guru Amar Das Ji patted his back and said "Why so impatient ? one day you too shall eat from this plate." The Sikhs and Bibi Bhani Ji who heard this understood that Guru Ji by his words had foretold Arjun Dev ji's succession to the throne of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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A Young Guru Arjan Dev ji absorbed in kirtan.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth Guru Nanak was born in gowindwal on April 15, 1563. Guru Ram Das Ji was his father and guru Amar Das Ji was his maternal grandfather. He was the youngest of three sons. The eldest being Prithi chand, followed by Mahadev
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10. Guru Gobind Singh Ji
(1666 - 1708 & Guruship: 1675 - 1708)
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="71%">He was barely ten years old when he succeeded his father and was formally installed, on November 11, 1675, as the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.
</TD><TD align=right width="13%" rowSpan=2></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Guru Gobind Singh spent his early life in retirement in the lower hills of Punjab, occupying himself in hunting, studying history, Persian literature and military science. He also learnt the Punjabi, Sanskrit, Braj and Persian languages.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>He gave a lot of attention to the mastery of physical skills and literary accomplishments. He also composed many poetic verses. The Var Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki, popularly called Chandi di Var. written in 1684, was his first composition. The poem depicted the legendary contest between the gods and the demons as described in the Markandeya Purana. The choice of a warlike theme for this and a number of his later compositions such as the two Chandi Charitras, mostly in Braj, was made to infuse martial spirit among his followers to prepare them to stand up against injustice and tyranny.
</TD></TR><TR><TD rowSpan=2></TD><TD width="85%">Through his poetry he preached love and equality and a strictly ethical and moral code of conduct. He preached the worship of the One Supreme Being, deprecating idolatry and superstitious beliefs and observances.
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="85%">The glorification of the sword itself which he acclaimed as Bhaguati was to secure fulfillment of God's justice. The sword was never meant as a symbol of aggression, and it was never to be used for self-aggrandizement. It was the emblem of manliness and self-respect and was to be used only in self-defence, as a last resort.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="84%">Guru Gobind infused a new spirit of fearlessness and courage in his devotees. He began raising an army of his own. The Panth needed brave and fearless soldiers to take a firm stand against the unjust Moghul rule. At a special congregation held on Baisakhi Day in 1699, at Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind established the new order named the Khalsa Panth.
The Guru had asked for five people who were willing to sacrifice their life for the Guru and out from the crowd came Daya Ram, a Sobti Khatri of Lahore; Dharam Das, a Jat from Hastinapur; Muhkam Chand, a washerman from Dvarka; Himmat, a water-carrier from Jagannath puri and Sahib Chand, a barber from Bidar (Karnataka). All these five were then dressed alike in saffron-coloured raiment topped over with neatly tied turbans, with swords dangling by their sides. Guru Gobind Singh then introduced khande da pahul, i.e. initiation by sweetened water churned with a double-edged broad sword (khanda). Each of these Sikhs was given a new surname, Singh (lion). Guru Gobind Singh called them Panj Piare (the five devoted beloved ones of the Guru).
The Panj Piare formed the nucleus of the self-abnegating, martial and casteless fellowship of the Khalsa. They were required to wear the five symbols of the Khalsa; the Kesh or long hair and beard, Kangha, a comb in the kesh to keep it tidy, Kara, a steel bracelet, Kachcha, short pants, and Kirpan, a sword used for self-defense. Guru Gobind Singh, then himself received initiatory rites from the same five disciples, now invested with authority as Khalsa, and had his name changed from Gobind Rai to Gobind Singh.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="15%" rowSpan=2></TD><TD width="85%">Further injunctions were laid down for the Sikhs. They must never cut or trim their hair and beards, nor smoke tobacco. A Sikh must not have sexual relationship outside the marital bond, nor eat the flesh of an animal killed slowly in the Muslim way (or in any sacrificial ceremony).
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="85%">Guru Gobind infused the heroic spirit among them so that each Singh was said to oppose a hundred and twenty five opponents (Sawa Lakh). He laid down, for the community, the ideal in his well known hymn Deh Shiva.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="78%">Guru Ji, organized his brave devotees into a well-knit fighting force, and took up the sword against the tyranny of the Moghul rulers. Many battles were fought and may Sikhs soldiers became martyrs, fighting bravely and fearlessly all for a noble cause. In 1705, in the battle of Chamkaur, the Guru's two elder sons Ajit Singh (nineteen years) and Jujhar Singh (fifteen years) and many other Sikhs fought bravely, till their last breadth, protecting their faith. The Guru bore the death of his two sons with a calm spirit as the death of heroes.
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</TD><TD width="80%">The Guru's two younger sons Zorawar Singh (eight years) and Fateh Singh (six years) along with their grandmother, were staying at the village of Kheir in the house of Gangu, their old cook who had offered them refuge and protection. Being a treacherous man he betrayed them and informed the local Moghul officials of their stay. They were all captured and were asked to give up their faith and accept Islam. The two sons were made to stand in a wall being constructed. They were asked to accept Islam. But the two of them were determined and were not afraid of anything.
</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>They shouted out, "We shall not give up our faith; death does not frighten us. The wall continued to rise until it finally covered them. The wall was then pulled down and the executioners brought the unconscious boys and slew them with swords. They attained martyrdom at a very tender age, setting an example of steadfast devotion to their faith which will serve as a beacon light for younger generations.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>Guru Gobind Singh was a unique religious guide, a brave fighter with a vision. After the death of all his four sons, he still did no lose heart and continued protecting others and fighting for his faith.
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="77%">Guru Gobind wrote Aurangzeb a letter, in Persian, called Zafarnama (Epistle or Message of Victory). In this letter he wrote, "You take pride in the fact that you are the ruler and have a huge army. My Protector is Akal, the Immortal God. No doubt you are a king, but sincerity and true religion are far from you. You cannot put out the fire of revolt by extinguishing a few sparks. A huge fire will blaze. What if four of my sons are killed, I am still alive to carry on the fight."
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="21%" rowSpan=2></TD><TD width="79%">In the meantime, Guru Gobind Singh Ji told Banda Singh Bahadur, a hermit turned heroic soldier, to raise an army and avenge the death of his sons and to destroy the Moghul rule. Banda Singh attacked the towns of Samana and Sirhind, the places where Guru Ji's sons were murdered, and was victorious.
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="79%">On September 15, 1708, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was stabbed while completing his evening prayers and was seriously injured. This injury was the cause of Guru Ji's death.
</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Realizing that his end was near, the Guru called his devotees and proclaimed that thereafter the Holy Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book) will be their Guru and guide forever. The Sikh congregation assembled in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib will called Guru Panth and represent Guru.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="85%">Addressing his devotees the Guru said, "Guru Granth will be your guide in whom resides the divine spirit of all the ten Gurus. The Sikh Congregation (Sangat) symbolizes their teachings and looks to God Almighty (Waheguru) for sustenance and support. The Guru's word, as revealed in the Shabad, will ever be the source of inspiration for the community. Meeting his brethren Khalsa will be regarded as a great privilege by every member of the community."
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Guru Harkrishan ascended the ecclesiastical throne at the age of 5 years and 8 months. He was blessed with the divine spirit. When Guru Ji came to Delhi, the city was suffering of an epidemic. Guru Ji went all over the city and He gave solace to those in anguish. His Divine presence and Divine Look would rid the patients of their maladies.
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When Guru Harkrishan Sahib came to Delhi, tyhe city was then in the grip of an epidemic. Guru Ji went all over the city even in narrow lanes and bylanes. He gave succour to all in anguish without any discrimination whatsoever. His very presence and the Divine Look would rid the patients of their sufferings.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=price>On the invitation of Delhi's Sikh Community, Guru Harkrishan Ji went there and stayed with Raja Jai Singh. Now Gurdwara Bangla Sahib stands there. At that time cholera was raging in the area. Guru Ji went through the city, healing the sick. The afflicted were very happy to receive holy water from him.(This water has divine qualities and even now people utilise this water for their uncureable illnesses) During his stay he propogated Sikhism. This was the time of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Once he went to meet Guru Ji at Jai Singh's bungalow but Guru Ji refused to see him.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
MUTE RECITES SALOKAS
Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji was the epitome of sensibility, generosity and courage. There is a famous incident from his early age. Once on the way to Delhi from Punjab he met an arrogant Brahmin Pundit called Lal Chand in Panjokhara town. The Pundit asked him to recite Salokas from the Geeta since his name was similar to that of Lord Krishna. Guru Ji invited a mute person called Chhajju Mehra and placed his stick on his head. He immediately started interpreting salokas from the Geeta. Everybody around was dumbstruck. Lal Chand's arrogance too was shattered and he asked for Guru Ji's forgiveness
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=price>When Guru Ji realised that his time has come for ascenscion, he took a coconut and 5 paise and uttered these words Baba Basehe je Gram Bakaley - meaning that the next Guru (his Grandfather- Guru Teg Bahadur) ) resides in the village of Bakala - who will take over the Guru Ship after him</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji was the epitome of sensibility, generosity and courage. There is a famous incident from his early age. Once on the way to Delhi from Punjab he met an arrogant Brahmin Pundit called Lal Chand in Panjokhara town. The Pundit asked him to recite Salokas from the Geeta since his name was similar to that of Lord Krishna. Guru Ji invited a mute person called Chhajju Mehra and placed his stick on his head. He immediately started interpreting salokas from the Geeta. Everybody around was dumbstruck. Lal Chand's arrogance too was shattered and he asked for Guru Ji's forgiveness
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Guru Amardas served his master Guru Angad for 12 years, wading through rain and storm.
Guru Amardas served his master Guru Angad for 12 years, wading through rain and storm.
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Here, Deep in contemplation - a mood captured by the great Sobha Singh - the artist of the millenium
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