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Title: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 21, 2012, 12:53:41 AM
"The Cobra Provides the Shade"

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Once the young Guru Nanak Ji had taken his cattle for grazing in the fields. As he lay resting, the sunrays fell on his face, after some time. A cobra crawled out of its hiding place and spread its hood to provide shade over young Nanak’s divine face. The local official of the village, Rae Bular, noticed this miracle as he was passing that way. He had sent for Nanak’s father, Mehta Kalu, and told him, 'Kalu! Don’t curse your son. He is a Great Being. My village survives because of his Grace. Kalu! Both of us are blessed as he is born in our village.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru JI Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 23, 2012, 03:12:30 AM
"The Ethics Of a Shop-Keeper"

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Guru Nanak had joined as a Modi (storekeeper) of Daulat Khan Lodi at Sultanpur. Everyone hailed Nanak, as he was fair in his dealings. He used to say that an honest shop- keeper alone can have a- balanced personality. Only his-words carry weight. What one requires is integrity and one can achieve it being true to one's vocation.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 24, 2012, 03:38:10 AM
"The Bebe Nanaki - The First Sikh"


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A sister's love for her brother is a perennial theme of Punjabi folklore. Janam Sakhis tell us of several stories depicting Bebe Nanaki (b. 1464 CE) love for her brother Nanak. Bebe Nanaki was the first to recognize Nanak, one blessed by God. She is seen here with her husband Jai Ram, as Mardana the ministerial, receives the rebeck on which he accompanied Guru Nanak, singing his divinely inspired songs. This was before Guru Nanak set out on his preaching odyssey' accompanied by Bhai Mardana.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 26, 2012, 03:12:53 AM
"Belittling the Caste-System"

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Guru Nanak Dev disparagingly condemned caste-prejudices. To do away with this social malady he set an example. He visited Bhai Lalo an 'out-caste', and both had their meals together, giving a shocking surprise to the village-folk. Moreover, Mardana, the life-long companion of Guru Sahib was minstrel, coming from 'low-caste'.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 27, 2012, 12:37:12 AM
"Bhai Mardana"

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Bhai Mardana (1459-1534 CE) accompanied Guru Nanak Dev by playing on rebeck, when the latter used to Sing the Glory of God.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 28, 2012, 03:04:44 AM
"The Eradication of Poverty"

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Guru, Nanak preached that poverty can be eradicated by self-help and initiative alone. Once he went to a village and was distressed to see the dirty slums. He set fire to that basti and helped in building a new and clean village in its place. Service (Sewa).

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on April 30, 2012, 04:33:58 AM
"Spreading the Message Through Booklets"

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Guru Angad Dev (1504-1552 CE) gave a new form to the Gurmukhi alphabet. Guru Amar Das (1479-1574 CE) had the holy psalms written and sent these for wide distribution among his devotees. His grandson, Sansar Ram, son of Baba Mohan (b.1536 CE), wrote small booklets of these psalms, under Guru Sahib's guidance, for free distribution.

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WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 01, 2012, 02:15:25 AM
"The Service - Seva"

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According to Sikh tradition service (Seva) is regarded as supreme worship. Amar Das Sahib served his master Guru Angad Dev for twelve years wading through rain and storm. When the weaver's wife observed sarcastically 'Amru, the homeless'. Guru Angad Dev blessed the devotee instead with the tide, 'A shelter for the homeless'

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WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 03, 2012, 02:49:41 AM
"Behold All Human Race As One"

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Guru Amar Das conferred equal status on men and women and disapproved of gender discrimination. He forbade the practice of Sati -burning of wife at the pyre of husband - as it was considered an insult to human dignity.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 08, 2012, 04:14:06 AM
"The Robe of Honor" 

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Baba Amar Das served Sri Guru Angad Dev with utmost devotion and dedication. Besides fetching water from the river Beas for Master's bath every day, he would serve in the Langar. Every year the Guru acknowledged his services by conferring upon him robe of honor which the Great Guru wrapped around his head. Baba Amar Das was decorated with the Siropi seven times. Seva is one of the main tenets of Sikhism, exemplified through the lives of Gurus.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 09, 2012, 04:06:19 AM
"Supporting The Supportless"

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The first duty Guru Angad Dev performed after his morning devotions and listening to Kirtan - singing the Glory, of God - in the congregation, was to tend the sick and succour the needy. His healing touch and loving Compassion relieved many of their pains and distresses.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 10, 2012, 05:08:57 AM
"Mata Khivi"

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Despite the fact that Mata Khivi (d. 1582 CE) was wife of Guru Angad Dev, she rendered service in utmost humility. She used to supervise the Langar and serve food with her own hands, which was always available to everyone.

Mata Ji toiled lovingly in Guru - ka - langar and served Guru Angad Dev Ji's disciples with utmost humility and joy.


WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 11, 2012, 06:21:05 AM
"Khivi: A Pious Lady"

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Mata Khivi was noble soul and reveled in serving her Master and his Sikhs. She toiled lovingly in the Guru-Ka-Langar, and served the Guru's disciple with utmost courtesy and joy. The Guru-Ka-Langar in her hands was a source of unlimited bounty and the harbinger of a new social consciousness.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 14, 2012, 01:42:37 AM
"The Women Parishes"

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In one of the verses of As-di-Var it is said 'Why demean them who give birth to Kings among men?' p. 474 Guru Amar Das, the third Guru, appointed women to conduct Sikh missionary and parish work. Districts under the charge of men were known as Manjian, from manji or string-bed. Those in the charge of women were known as Pirhian, form pihi or low-sitting-stools on which they sat to minister to the disciples. Their selection for this important task indicated the faith of the Guru in the capacity of women for organizational work.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 15, 2012, 04:01:57 AM
"The Blessing"

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Prema Chaudhri, who had become a leper, once, fell at the feet of Guru Amar Ms. Guru Sahib blessed him, gave him a bath with his own hands, restored him to good health and called him, 'My son Murari.' He got him married to Matho and made them an ideal couple.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 18, 2012, 01:00:58 AM
"The Guru's Blessings"

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Gangu Shah sought Guru Amar Das Sahib's help for his livelihood. With the Guru's blessings he flourished as a banker in Delhi. But he had a setback when he turned away a needy person sent by the Guru. Gangu begged for pardon and fell at the Guru's feet in Goindwal. Thereafter, he never sent back any person.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on May 19, 2012, 01:03:42 AM
"A Gurmukh Is Always Humble"

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Datu (b. 1537 AD), son of Guru Angad Dev, considered himself to be the claimant of 'Gurgaddi', which he however could not ascend to. Deeply frustrated, Datu struck Guru Amar Das with his foot when he was seated on 'Gurgaddi.' With a rare display of sweetness and humility, the Guru kept seated on the 'Gurgaddi' and did not utter a word of anguish. Rather, he observed, Your foot must have been hurt by my hard bones. Guru Sahib did not act by way of coercion but displayed his compassion.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on June 22, 2012, 03:08:18 AM
"Faith"

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Bhai Paro Paramhans went daily from Dalla (Sultanpur, Doaba) to pay his respects to Guru Amar Das, come what may, storm or rain. The Nawab of Jalandhar, Abdullah, marveled at his determination and forbearance when he saw Bhai Paro crossing Beas even when it was in heavy floods. The Guru was so pleased that he was inclined to make him his successor. Bhai Paro said in all humility, 'For me it is a great honor to be the Guru's devotee.'

WaheGuru Ji ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!

 
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on June 30, 2012, 01:44:52 AM
"The Guru Raised Me From the Lowliest Position"

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Bhai Jetha Ji used to earn his livelihood by selling boiled grains. Very often he would freely give away the boiled grains to the needy and to the poor laborers. Guru Amar Das was highly impressed by his charitable nature and blessed the young boy. Ultimately the divine succession was bestowed on him, he was named Ram Das and was installed as the Fourth Guru.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 04, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
"Holy City of Amritsar"

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Guru Ram Das (1534-1581 AD) laid the foundation stone of Amritsar on 13th June, 1577. The devotees have been visiting the Holy City since its existence, for having a dip in the sacred Sarovar and also for promoting their trade.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 05, 2012, 06:23:42 AM
"Bhai Manjh"

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Bhai Manjh, an ardent disciple of the Guru, used to bring dry wood everyday for the langar to be cooked. One day while carrying wood he tumbled into a well following a storm. Guru Arjan Dev found that despite his predicament Bhai Ji had saved the wood from getting wet. The Guru honored his disciple by saying, Manjh is beloved of the Guru and the Guru of the Manjh.

The life of Bhai Manjh, a disciple of Guru Arjan, one among the 10 Sikh Gurus, is one of the best examples of the surrender one must have towards one's Guru.

Bhai Manjh was a very wealthy landlord, who used to worship the tomb of Sakhi Sarwar, a renowned saint. One day he happened to hear Guru Arjan's discourse and was so inspired by it, that he decided to accept Guru Arjan as his Guru.

Guru Arjan said, "If you wish to get initiated by me, you will have to raze your worship room."

Bhai Manjh ran back to his house, and started demolishing his worship room. All his well-wishers warned him, "Bhai Manjh, this act of yours will bring great misfortunes to your family."

Manjh said, "Whatever be the consequences of my act, I am ready to bear them all."

He returned to the Guru and was initiated into the holy name. Manjh's heart was filled with gratitude towards his Guru. But soon one misfortune followed another: His horses died, his house was ransacked by thieves, and soon he became a pauper who owed a lot of money to others. All the villagers started making fun of him and criticizing his devotion towards his Guru. But never did his faith swerve.

Soon, Manjh had to leave the village with his wife and children and find shelter in another village. There he made his livelihood by cutting and selling grass.

Several months passed. One day Guru Arjan sent a letter to Bhai Manjh through one of his disciples. But the Guru had instructed the carrier that the letter should only be delivered after Bhai Manjh gave 20 rupees as an offering. Bhai Manjh was delighted to know that his Guru had sent him a letter. But how could he manage to get 20 rupees? Seeing his ordeal, his wife said, "Don't worry. I shall take our daughter and my ornaments to the goldsmith. I am sure we can collect 20 rupees." Soon the wife came back with the money. Giving the money to the disciple, Bhai Manjh received the letter with tear-filled eyes, kisses it and pressed it against his heart.

After some years the Guru sent a second letter and demanded 25 rupees for it. Once again Bhai Manjh had nothing with him. Then he remembered that the head of the village had sought his eldest daughter's hand in marriage. He soon fixed the alliance for which he asked 25 rupees as payment. Offering the money Manjh received the second letter.

Soon after that, Guru Arjan sent a disciple to Manjh with a message that they could come and stay at the Guru's place, doing seva in the Gurudvara. Manjh's happiness knew no bounds. He, his wife and remaining daughter soon started on their way. They were asked to do seva in the kitchen. They would clean the utensils and cut firewood.

One day, Guru Arjan asked one of his close disciples, "Where does Bhai Manjh and his family take food from?"

"From the community kitchen," said the disciple.

The Guru retorted, "Bhai Manjh is not doing real service as he is charging us for his wages, which he takes in the form of food."

Bhai Manjh, who overheard this conversation, felt sad at heart. He went and told his wife, "From tomorrow, we will get our food by some other means. The Guru has given us the priceless treasure of Nam (the Divine Name), and I can never repay that debt. How can we expect anything else for our service to Him."

The next day, after working for the whole day in the kitchen, he went to the forest, cut firewood and sold it at the market, using the money to buy food for his family. This continued for many days.

One day there was a shortage of firewood in the Gurudvara kitchen, and Bhai Manjh had to go to the forest in the evening to fetch some. He had almost finished collecting firewood, when a severe windstorm began. Manjh tried to take shelter under the trees with the bundle of firewood on his head. But the wind started blowing so strongly that he was blown into a deep well.

Suddenly, Guru Arjan called some of his disciples to quickly collect a wooden board and a long rope and accompany him to the forest. The disciples were surprised. On reaching the well, the Guru said, "Manjh is at the bottom of the well. Shout and tell him that we will lower a board tied to a rope. Tell him to cling on to it so that we can pull him out." The Guru then muttered some words into the disciple's ear and asked for that to also be told.

The disciple said, "O Brother, see your pathetic condition. Why do you follow such a Guru who's so cruel? Why don't you leave him and forget him?"

Manjh shouted back, "How dare you say that my Guru is cruel. He has only compassion for me. Never utter such shameless words."

Bhai Manjh did not get on the board first. He put the bundle of firewood on the board and said, "Take the wood first. It is for the Guru's kitchen. If it gets wetter, it will not burn."

The wood was drawn up and the Bhai Manjh was himself pulled out. When he came out he saw Guru Arjan standing before him. He fell prostrate at the Guru's feet.

Lifting him up and patting his shoulders, Guru Arjan said, "I am proud of you. You have faced all the tests with unswerving faith, courage and devotion, and have come out successful in all of them. I would be glad to gift you even the three worlds."

With tears streaming down his cheeks, Bhai Manjh said, "O Lord, the only boon I wish for, is You alone! Nothing else is of interest to me."

The Guru warmly embraced Bhai Manjh and took him back to the Gurudvara.

May all of us have such trust and surrender towards our Beloved Amma, who is waiting eagerly to take us across the ocean of transmigration.


WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!


Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 06, 2012, 03:49:23 AM
"Baba Buddha Blessed Mata Ganga"

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When Mata Ganga (d. 1628 AD), sought the blessings of Guru Arjan Dev to bear a child, Guru Sahib advised her to invoke the blessings of Baba Buddha (1506-1631 AD), the most revered Sikh. Going to Baba Buddha, to pay her respects, she carried with her 'missi roti', an onion and lassi. While breaking the onion the Baba pronounced, 'Soon you will be the mother of a child whose gallantry and valor will be unmatched.'

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 12, 2012, 01:32:34 AM
"Helping the Peasants"

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The economic well being of the country is closely linked with the monsoon. With a view to alleviating the sufferings of the peasants, Guru Arjan Dev helped the villagers in digging six-channel Persian wheel (Chheharta) wells, which irrigated their fields. Chheharta is a living monument of his efforts in this direction.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 20, 2012, 04:14:57 AM
"Guru Arjan Serving the Lepers at Tarn Taran"

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In the house of the Guru, protection is given to the sick, poor, needy and helpless. Guru Arjan Dev knew the plight of the lepers. Even their close relatives would not touch them. Guru Arjan Dev took special care of the leper Home near the sacred Sarovar of Taran Taran Sahib. Guru Sahib personally looked after the lepers by providing them medicines, dresses and even showering his blessings on them. All the Sikhs followed the example of the Guru.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on July 30, 2012, 01:36:20 AM
"Bhai Bahilo"

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During the construction of Harimandir Sahib, Guru Arjan Dev spotted bright red bricks and inquired that how these had been produced. He was told that Bhai Bahilo had carried all the rubbish of the town on his head to the kiln to prepare the bricks in such a perfect manner. Guru Arjan Sahib sent for Bhai Bahilo and uttered, 'Bhai Bahilo, the first and the foremost.'

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 03, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
"The Guru Sahib's Foresight" 

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Guru Arjan Dev had the foresight to visualize that if the battle of freedom was to be fought effectively, his followers must learn horse riding. Besides, they should be able to assess the quality of good horses. He encouraged them to take up horse trading as a profession. Guru Sahib resisted the onslaught of Emperor Jahangir (r. 1605-1626 AD)

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 08, 2012, 03:16:39 AM
"Bhai Banno"

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Bhai Banno's services in the construction of Harimandir Sahib are significant. On completion of Harimandir Sahib someone asked Guru Sahib as to who should be served the platter first according to the established practices. Guru Sahib said Whoever has done service everyday by remaining modest and keeping his low profile. Guru Arjan Dev honored Bhai Banno by placing the first platter of the feast before him.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 11, 2012, 01:19:40 AM
"Guru Amar Das Ji Fetching water"

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(Guru) Amar Das Ji filling water in a gagar (brass pitcher) from the river Beas early in the morning for Guru Angad Dev Ji to bathe with.

(Guru) Amar Das ji took up residence at Gowindwal at the request of Guru Angad Dev Ji. Early each morning (Guru) Amar Das Ji would fill a gagar of water and walk all the way to Khadur for Guru Ji's bathing. Then would walk all the way back but never turning his back towards Guru Angad Dev Ji. Thus (Guru) Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad Dev Ji for twelve years.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 17, 2012, 12:56:52 AM
"The Guru's Word is the Panacea for all Ill's" 

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Guru Arjan Dev taught us through his Psalm of Peace (Sukhmani Sahib) that our life is worthless if our soul is not moved at the sight of pain and agony in fellow human beings and render them service in their hour of need. At the town of Tarn Taran, he himself alleviated the sufferings of lepers for whose treatment he also built a lepers-home there.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on August 27, 2012, 04:56:08 AM
"Buddhu Shah : A True Pir"

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During the battle of Bhangani in the year 1689 when 400 Pathãn warriors had deserted Guru Gobind Singh, it was Pirr Buddhu Shah who stood by him steadfastly. Two of his sons, younger brother and nephew fell in the action. After his victory when Guru Gobind Singh wished to present a Siropa' to Pir Buddü Shah, the latter only expressed a desire to be blessed with the Guru's hair entangled in his comb. Guru Gobind Smgh honoured him and proclaimed Buddü Shah as a true 'Pir'.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on September 07, 2012, 05:19:30 AM
" Dara Shikoh Cured "

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Dara, the elder son of Emperor Shãhjahan( r. 1627-1658 AD.) fell ill. Inspite of the best efforts of Hakims. he could not be cured. The rare medicine needed for his ailment was nowhere available. Information reached the Royal Hakim that required medicine was available with Guru Har Râi (1630-1661 A.D.). He came personally to the Guru Sahib and requestcd for the medicine. Guru Sahib gave him the rare medicine required for the treatment and also sent a pearl which was to be ground into fine powder and taken with the medicine.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on September 10, 2012, 04:30:48 AM
"The Baoli of Goindwal"

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Realising that the water of the beas river was not for human consumption, Guru Amar Dass constructed a Baoli at Goindwal, covering the entire area with trees This not only provided safe drinking water to the people but also helped to create an eco-friendly environment.

WaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa
WaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Title: Re: Guru Sakhis
Post by: PiyaSoni on October 20, 2012, 02:00:54 AM
"Compiling (Guru) Granth Sahib"

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Guru Arjan Dev and Bhai Gurdas are engaged in the compilation of Granth Sahib. After the completion of sacred task, Granth Sahib was taken to Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, with reverence and installed there.

The compiling and editing of the holy Granth Sahib, the Primal Scripture of the Sikhs, has been appropriately termed as "the crowning achievement" of Guru Arjan Dev insofar as the Granth par excellence offered under one cover an authentic composition of spiritual poetry, meditations of God-inspired individuals, the vision or the cosmic order and exhortations for a higher and virtuous life made by the Sikh Gurus and the Bhaktas.

Sources:

A volume of Guru Nanak Dev's Composition came up during his life time. This Pothi was the most significant inheritance passed on to his successors, Guru Angad Dev, who added a few writings of his own to the sacred volume during his pontificate. Guru Amardas added a substantial number of hymns composed by him to the bani of the earlier Guru's preserved in the pothis. The third Guru also collected writings of a few saint-poets which happened to be in unison with the philosophy and the spiritual and moral vision of the Sikh Guru's. The entire body of the sacred writings, thus collected was preserved in two sacred volumes, prepared by the Third Master with care and precision. These pothis, known as the Goindwal pothis, provided the basis and the material for the holy Granth Sahib when Guru Arjan Dev took up its compilation.

In his Introduction to the English translation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Prof. G.S. Talib explains that the two pothis. aforementioned, consist of 300 and 224 leaves, making a total of 1048 pages, all written in one hand except two hymns. These pothis contains fifteen ragas but the order of the ragas and of the hymns followed in the Pothis does not agree with the pattern adopted in the Adi Granth. Guru Arjan Dev Added material drawn from other sources to the Bani contained in the Pothis. The devoted Sikhs are believed to have preserved collections of the Guru-Bani. The fifth Master seems to have consulted and examined all available source-materials. Guru Arjan Dev was already in possession of his father's verses in addition to his own, large in volume and rich in appeal issuing from their felicity of expression, musical strains and profound contents.

The Granth Sahib contains the writings of the Sikh Guru's, Bhakats, & Minstrels. Originally, the hymns of first 5 Gurus formed the bulk of the enormous volume. The writings of the Bhaktas and Sufis mystics included in the holy Granth cover, broadly speaking, a vast spectrum of religious thought scanning four centuries. Bards or Bhatts, attached to the Guru also contributed to the volume. These Bhatts composed adulatory verses called Swayyas in prace of Guru Arjan Dev and other Sikh Gurus. Kal, Jalap, Bhikha, Sal, Bhal, Nal, Bal, Mathura, Gyand, Kirat & Harbans. Were the Minstrels-Contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib. Balwand & Satta who composed a var, a ballad, and Sunder wrote in the Ramkali measure an elegy called sudd are the others to find a place in the Granth.

Language:

Written in Gurmukhi characters, the predominant language of the Holy Granth is Sant Bhasha, an admixture of Hindi and Punjabi. Rich in literary tradition, vocabulary and expression, of serious thoughts in the Northern India. Its exposure to influences of Persian, Arabic and the Muslim culture made Hindi more pliable as the medium of spiritual experience.

Guru Arjan Dev and Bhai Gurdas were engaged in the compilation of Granth Sahib. After the completion of sacred task, Granth Sahib was taken to Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, with reverence and installed there.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on November 19, 2012, 12:26:32 AM
"Bhai Handal bowing to Guru Amar Das Ji"

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The institution of Guru-ka-langur (free kitchen) was growing and becoming a great force during the time of Guru Amar Das Ji. Guru Ji ensured that social prejudices were renounced and equality of mankind accepted by all those who came to seek his blessings. Every devotee whether Hindu or Muslim, Brahmin or Shudra, rich or poor was asked to partake of food in the langur before he/she could see the Guru.

Once when Guru Ji came to visit the langar Bhai Handal Ji was kneading dough. He was delighted to see Guru Ji and as he prepared to bow he realised that to maintain cleanliness he needed to keep his hands off the floor. He put his hands behind his back and bowed infront of Guru Ji. Guru Amar Das ji was greatly impressed and appointed him as a preacher. He went back to his home town of Jandiala and started preaching the Guru's message.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on January 30, 2013, 12:14:57 AM
" Rangreta : Guru Kã Beta "

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Guru Tegh Bahadur made the supreme sacrifice to protect the religious freedom of oppressed Kashmiri Pandits. Guru Tegh Bahadur's head was severed from his body by the executor at Chandani Chowk, Delhi in 1675 A.D. There was great consternation and confusion. At that time, Bhai Jaita, a devoted Sikh came forward and picked up Guru's severed head swiftly, covered it respecthilly and slipped out of the crowd. He struggled hard and managed to reach Anandpur Sahib and laid the sacred head respectfully in front of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708 A.I).). The Guru embraced Bhai Jaita and said RANGRETA - GURU KA BETA: Rangreta is the son of the Guru.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on March 22, 2013, 11:05:26 PM
"The Tobacco Fields"

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Once Guru Gobind Singh's horse balked at the sight of tobacco plants. At that time a man seeking peace of mind bowed before him. The Guru told him that he could not attain peace because of his tobacco cultivation. even the horse found the tobacco repulsive. the peasant then resolved to cultivate grains instead of tobacco.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on April 02, 2013, 11:53:31 PM
"All Human Beings Are Equal"

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The moment child Gobind Rai was born in Patna, Pir Bhikhan Shah of Thaska offered his prayers facing East instead of towards the West contrary to his daily practice. He left for Patna immediately. On arrival at (Guru's) residence, Pir placed two bowls of milk and water before the divine child. The new-born Divine Being put his hands on both the bowls thus signifying the entire humanity springs from the same divine fountain: How can some be good and others evil.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on May 13, 2013, 06:57:23 AM
"Creation of Baoli Sahib"

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Devotees bathing in Baoli Sahib

A Baoli is a staircase leading to water. The Baoli Sahib was contructed by Guru Amar Das Ji after Sikhs were prevented from fetching water from a local source. The digging started in 1556 and completed in 1559. The Baoli Sahib was completed with 84 steps.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on May 16, 2013, 12:42:11 AM
"The Mutual Conflicts Result In Utter Destruction"

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Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675 AD) brought about peace between Raja Chankardbawaj of Asam and Raja Ram Singh. As a result the fighting forces of both Räjãs erected a monument of peace with their weapons lying down thereby vindicating the Guru's exhortation that hatred divides arid love unites; and all disputes can be settled through mutual discussions and peacefull negotiations.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on May 22, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
"Guru Tegh Bahadur And Kashmiri Pandits"

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A delegation of 500 Kashmiri Brahmins led by Pandit Kirpa Ram met Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib at Anandpur Sahib. Pandit Kirpa Ram told the harrowing tales of torture initiated by the orders of Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707 A.D.), for convertting them to Islam. Guru Sahib was mentally occupied with the issue when the child Gobind Rai happened to be there and asked as to what was the matter. Guru Sahib told him that the sacrifice of some Great Soul is called for. "Who else than you can serve the cause'? Was child Gobind Rai's spontaneous reaction.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on June 04, 2013, 01:45:02 AM
"Guru Angad Dev Ji and Humayun"

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While Guru Angad Dev Ji is absorbed in teaching children an enraged King Humayun has his hand on his sword.

When Humayun the elder son of Babur was defeated by Sher Shah he came to seek the blessing of Guru Angad Dev Ji. At the time Guru Ji were absorbed in teaching the children to read. Feeling offended for not being immediately attended to he put his hand on the hilt of his sword. Guru Ji looked up calmly and said It is unchivalrous for a king to flee from the battlefield and vent their wrath upon men of God. Hearing these words of wisdom Humayun realised his folly and begged forgiveness.


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Post by: PiyaSoni on June 19, 2013, 04:19:34 AM
"The Emperor Akbar paying homeage to Guru Amar Das Ji"

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The Emperor Akbar paying homeage to Guru Amar Das Ji at Goindwal.

Emperor Akbar had great reverence for the House of Guru Nanak. He honoured saints of all religions and apid his respects while touring his empire. In 1567 he visited Lahore where he met Guru Amar Das Ji. On being informed that no one could see the Guru without first partaking food in the Langar, Akbar who respected all religions welcomed the idea. the Emperor sat in a row on the floor with ordinary folk of humble origin and ate Langar. He was greatly impressed by this unique institution, where all people irrespective of caste, creed or religion could satisfy their hunger.


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Post by: PiyaSoni on July 03, 2013, 02:46:26 AM
"Gharib Dã Muh - Guru Ki Golak"

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The Sikhs in order to have darshan and blessings used to visit Guru Hargobind Sahib. And, also desired to offer some gift to the Guru. Once, the leader of sangat offered honey as a gift, which the Guru Sahib declined to accept, saying, I had asked for the same on the way and you refused. This shocked the Sikh and soon after the honey had become unfit for human consumption. The Sikh begged fur enlightenment. Guru Sahib told him by pointing towards Bhai Kattu, the poor Sikh, who was hungry and was refused when requested for the honey while accompanying the sangat Guru Sahib further enlightened him, saying, "Gharib Da Muh - Guru Ki Golak.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on October 29, 2013, 12:22:14 AM
"The Drought at Chheharata"

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To mitigate the suffering of drought affected people, Guru Arjan Dev ordered digging up of wells. A multi-purpose well constructed at village Chheharata was so wide that six persian wheels around it could operate simultaneously. Availability of water and greening of area brought relief to the people and cattle alike.

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Post by: PiyaSoni on August 20, 2014, 06:34:08 AM
"Bhai Mihan Sãhib"

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Bhai Râmdev a devoted disciple of Guru Tegh Bahãdur served water to the sangat with devotion and zeal. He also served the Great Guru whenever he went out by sprinkling his path with water to settle the dust. He thus earned the epithet of Bhãl Mihan Sahib Ji'

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