A divine messenger, a warrior, a poet, and a philosopher, Guru Gobind Singh Ji molded the Sikh religion into its present shape, with the institution of the Khalsa fraternity, and the completion of the sacred scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, in the final form that we find today. Before leaving his mortal body in 1708, Guru Gobind Singh decreed the Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the next and perpetual Guru of the Sikhs.
It may not be out of context to consider that throughout the chronicles of human history, there has been no individual who lived a life more inspirational than Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He is variously revered as Sarbans Dani (the merciful donor, who sacrificed his all), Mard Agamra (man without any parallels), Shah-e-Shahenshah (emperor of emperors), Bar do Alam Shah (ruler of both worlds), amongst others.
It is said that after the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the tenth Master declared that he would create such a Panth (community/society), which would challenge the tyrant rulers in every walk of life to restore justice, equality and peace for all of mankind. Via institution of the Khalsa in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji infused the dual spirit of a saint and a soldier in the minds and hearts of his followers to fight oppression in order to restore righteousness (Dharma) and to uplift the down-trodden people in this world.
As a prophet, the Guru is unique. His teachings are very scientific and most suitable for all times. Unlike many other prophets he never called himself God or ‘the only son of God.’ Instead, he called all people the sons of God sharing His Kingdom equally. For himself he used the word ‘slave’ or servant of God.
Birth Sri Govind Singh Ji
A splendid Divine Light shone in the darkness of the night. Pir Bhikan Shah a Muslim mystic performed his prayers in that Easterly direction (instead of towards the West, contrary to his daily practice), and guided by this Divine Light, he travelled with a group of his followers until he reached Patna Sahib in Bihar.
It was here that Gobind Rai was born to Mata Gujri in 1666. It is said that Pir Bhikan Shah approached the child and offered two bowls of milk and water, signifying both the great religions of Hinduism and Islam. The child smiled and placed his hands on both bowls. The Pir bowed in utter humility and reverence to the new Prophet of all humanity.
Gobind Rai was born with a holy mission of which he tells us in his autobiography “Bachitar Natak” (Wonderous Drama). In it Guru Ji tells us how and for what purpose he was sent into this world by God. He states that before he came into this world, as a free spirit he was engaged in meditation in the seven peaked Hemkunt mountain. Having merged with God and having become One with the Unmanifest and the Infinite, God commanded him:
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Sri Guru Govind Singh Ji Amrit Sanchar
The Guru then stood up with the sacred Amrit (nectar) prepared in the iron bowl. Each of the five faithfuls, by turn, each kneeling upon his left knee, looked up to the Master to receive the divine amrit. He gave five palmfuls of Amrit to each of them to drink and sprinkled it five times in the eyes, asking them to repeat aloud with each sprinkle, “Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.” (This means: Khalsa belongs to God and all triumph be to His Name) Then he anointed with five sprinkles in the hair.
In this way Amrit was administered to the five faithfuls from the same bowl. After that he asked them to sip Amrit from the same bowl to signify their initiation into the casteless fraternity of the Khalsa. All the five faithfuls were baptized in this way by the Guru who then called them the ‘PANJ PYARE’ or Five Beloved Ones.
He gave them the appellation of SINGHS (Lions) and they were named from Daya Ram to Daya Singh, Dharam Das to Dharam Singh, Mohkam Chand to Mohkam Singh, Himmat Chand to Himmat Singh, and Sahib Chand to Sahib Singh. The Guru then addressed them as the supreme, the liberated ones, pure ones and he called them THE KHALSA.
He then ordained them to do the following:
I. First they must wear the following articles whose names begin with ‘K’:
The 5 Ks
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Sri Guru Granth Sahib becomes Guru
He, in grateful acknowledgement of the spiritual benefactions of the founder of his religion, uttered a Persian distich, the translation of which is:
“Gobind Singh obtained from Guru Nanak Hospitality, the sword, victory, and prompt assistance.”
(These lines were impressed on a seal made by the Sikhs after the Guru left for his heavenly abode, and were adopted by Ranjit Singh for his coinage after he had assumed the title of Maharaja in the Punjab)
The Guru then left for his heavenly abode. The Sikhs made preparations for his final rites as he had instructed them, the Sohila was chanted and Parsahd (sacred food) was distributed. While all were mourning the loss, a Sikh arrived and said,” You suppose that the Guru is dead. I met him this very morning riding his bay horse. After bowing to him, I asked where he was going. He smiled and replied that he was going to the forest.” The Sikhs who heard this statement arrived at the conclusion that it was all the Guru’s play, that he dwelt in uninterrupted bliss, that he showed himself wherever he was remembered. He who treasures even a grain of the Lord’s love in his heart, is the blessed one and the Guru reveals himself to such a devotee in mysterious ways.
Wherefore for such a Guru who had departed bodily to Heaven, there ought to be no mourning. The Word as contained in the Guru Granth Sahib was henceforth, and for all time to come to be the Guru for the Sikhs.
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Guru’s Bani
“Without the support of the One Name, Consider all religious ceremonies superstitions.”
“Karta (The Creator) and Karim (The beneficent) are the names of the same God.
Razak (The provider) and Rahim (The merciful) are also the names given to Him.
Let no man in his error wrangle over differences in names.
Worship the One God who is the Lord of all. Know that his form is one and He is the One light diffused in all.”
“The Khalsa is my own image. I shall always manifest myself in the Khalsa.
The Khalsa is my body and soul; The Khalsa is the life of my life.
The Khalsa is my perfect leader. The Khalsa is my brave friend.
I say nothing untrue and to this; Guru Nanak, united with God, is my witness.”
“Why impress false religion on the world? It will be of no service to it.
Why run about for the sake of wealth? You cannot escape from death.
Son, Wife, friends, disciples, companions none of those will bear witness for thee.
Think, O think, you thoughtless fool, you shall have in the end to depart alone.” (Swayya 32)
Source Sikhiwiki
Some of Sri Guru Govind Singh Ji lifetime event
| No | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| No | Date | Event |
| 1 | December 22nd, 1666 | Birth at Patna Sahib |
| 2 | May, 1673 | Arrival at Anandpur Sahib |
| 3 | July, 1677 | Marriage with Mata Jeeto Ji |
| 4 | 1682 | Repulsing the attack of Raja Bhim Chand on Anandpur |
| 5 | May, 1685 | Maklaavaa of Mata Jeeto Ji (who adopted the name ‘Sundari’) |
| 6 | July, 1685 | Guru Ji leaves Anandpur for Paonta Sahib |
| 7 | November, 1686 | Birth of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji |
| 8 | October, 1687 | Battle of Bhangani |
| 9 | November 1688 | Return to Anandpur Sahib |
| 10 | 1689 | Battle of Nadaun |
| 11 | March,1690 | Birth of Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji |
| 12 | 1694 | Khanzada attacks Anandpur |
| 13 | 1695 | Battle with Hussain Khan |
| 14 | 1697 | Birth of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji |
| 15 | 1699 | Birth of Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji |
| 16 | Vaisakhi, 1699 | Creation of the Khalsa |
| 17 | September 1699 | Skirmishes with Raja Bhim Chand |
| 18 | December 1700 | Attacked by the combined forces of the hill chieftains |
| 19 | January 1701 | Leave Anandpur for Nirmoh |
| 20 | January 1702 | Battle of Nirmoh |
| 21 | March 1702 | Goes to Basoli April |
| 22 | June 1702 | Occupation of Kalmot |
| 23 | August 1702 | Return to Anandpur |
| 24 | February 1703 | Repulsing the attacks of the hill-chieftains |
| 25 | June 1704 | Repulsing the combined attack of hill-chiefs and Mughals |
| 26 | December 1704 | Evacuation of Anandpur |
| 27 | December 1704 | Battle of Chamkaur and martyrdom of S. Ajit Singh Ji and S. Jujhar Singh Ji |
| 28 | December 1704 | Martyrdom of S. Zorawar Singh Ji and S. Fateh Singh Ji |
| 29 | May, 1705 | Battle of Khidrana |
| 30 | June 1705 | Battle of Muktsar |
| 31 | July 1705 | Reach Sabo-ki-talwandi (Damdama Sahib) |
| 32 | November 1705 | Start from Damdama Sahib to meet emperor Aurangzeb |
| 33 | February 1706 | Death of Aurangzeb |
| 34 | March 1706 | Guru Ji receives news of death of Aurangzeb |
| 35 | July 23rd, 1707 | Guru Ji meets Bahadur Shah at Agra |
| 36 | November 1707 | Moves towards Deccan |
| 37 | September 1708 | Reach Nanded |
| 38 | October 7th, 1708 | Jyoti Jyot (Guru Ji leaves his body) |
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