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Sikhs celebrate 381st Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Har Rai ji

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:27:37 +0000

Today sikhs all over the world are celebrating the Prakash (birth) Gurpurab of Dhan Sri Guru Har Rai Ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ) who was the 7th of the 10 Gurus of Sikh Religion and was bestowed Guruship in1644 by Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji(the 6th Gurus).

Mool Mantar known to have be written by 7th Sikh Guru Har Rai Ji.

The brief highlights of Guru ji’s jeevan:

1. Continued the military traditions started by his grandfather Guru Har Gobind Ji
2. Kept 2200 mounted soldiers at all times.
3. Made several tours to the Malwa and Doaba regions of the Punjab.
4. Guruji’s son, Ram Rai, distorts Bani in front of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, after which the Guru is supposed to have said, ” Ram Rai, you have disobeyed my order and sinned. I will never see you again on account of your infidelity.” and prdered Siks not to mix up with Ram Rayias.
5. By punishing Ram Rai Guru Har Rai Ji sent a clear messages for then and sikhs generations to follow that nobody is allowed to distort bani fo Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (the present Guru of sikhs).

Before Guru Ji left his physical body(in 1661), he nominated Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji, as the next(8th) Guru of the Sikhs.

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Prakash Place of Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:33:03 +0000

This wallpaper is dedicated to the prakash Purab of Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj. Congratulations to all Sikh Panth who shall be celebrating the Prakash Utsav on 5th Jan every year worldwide. The wallpaper is of Inside Takht Sri Patna Sahib(where Guru Gobind Singh Ji took avtar).

Special Note for Delhi Sikh Sangat: New Route of Prakash Purab’s Nagar Kirtan in Delhi

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Congratulating all on Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purab

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:06:35 +0000

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਿਆ ਮਿਟੀ ਧੁੰਧ ਜਗ ਚਾਨਣ ਹੋਆ | ਜਿਓ ਕਰ ਸੂਰਜ ਨਿਕਲਿਆ ਤਾਰੇ ਸ਼ਪੇ ਅੰਧੇਰ ਪਲੋਆ ||

With the emergence(prakash) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the mist cleared and the light scattered all around. As if at the sun rise the stars disappeared and the darkness dispelled.

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Celebrating Prakash Gurpurab of Dhan Guru Ramdass Sahib Ji

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:52:39 +0000

Guru Ramdass Sahib Ji Message for sikhs:

ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਜੋ ਸਿਖੁ ਅਖਾਏ ਸੁ ਭਲਕੇ ਉਠਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥ ਉਦਮੁ ਕਰੇ ਭਲਕੇ ਪਰਭਾਤੀ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵੈ ॥

Meaning: One who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru Nanak, shall rise in the early morning hours and meditate on the Lord’s Name. Upon arising early in the morning, he is to bathe, and cleanse himself in the pool of nectar.

ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੁ ਜਾਪੈ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਦੋਖ ਲਹਿ ਜਾਵੈ ॥ ਫਿਰਿ ਚੜੈ ਦਿਵਸੁ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਾਵੈ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥

Meaning: Following the Instructions of the Guru, he is to chant the Name of the Lord, Waheguru. All sins, misdeeds and negativity shall be erased. Then, at the rising of the sun, he is to sing Gurbani; whether sitting down or standing up, he is to meditate on the Lord’s Name.

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Celebrating 407th First Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

gurkibani — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:30:55 +0000

A brief history: Guru Arjan Dev ji got the Aad Guru Granth Sahib written by Bhai Gurdas ji. The first installation of Aad guru granth sahib was done at Harmandr Sahib, Amritsar in 1604. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper.

Read Full Article Here: http://cyberspirits.net/?p=81

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Celebrating Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:50:14 +0000

“Sri Harkrishan Dheayiye Jis Dithe Sab Dukh Jaye” All pains and sorrows are relieved by remembering Dhan Guru HarKrishan Sahib Ji Maharaj. Today is the prakash gurpurab of the great guru.

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Celebrating the 354th Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Sri Harkrishan Sahib

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:45:57 +0000

“Sri Harkrishan Dhiaiyai jis dithey sab dukh jaye” (The holy darshan of guru harkishan dispels all pains and sorrows). Here is a video of beautifully sung shabad on above lines uttered by Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Ji and every day sikhs remember the 8th guru in daily ardaas.

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Sikhs celebrate 344th Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:30:23 +0000

Sikhs are all set to commemorate and celebrate of 344th Prakash Gurpurab of 10th Sikh Guru Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj with great fervor across the world in 5th January, 2010. In Delhi (India) the Nagar Kirtan (holy procession) in the holy presence Sri Satguru Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj and sangat on 3rd January, 2010.

The route for the Nagar Kirtan will be same as the last time which can be found in this post. So congratulations to all Sangat and get ready to welcome this Nagar Kirtan of Shah-heh- Shehenshah (Kings of Kings) Dhan Dhan Satguru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj.

Note : The real way for a sikh to celebrate the Prakash Purab is to take Khande Ki Pahul (Amrit) from 5 Pyaras and be an Amritdhari Sikh and do nitnem therby following teachings of living and eternal Satguru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

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Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom day: The saga of epitome of sacrifice

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:51:58 +0000

The martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur is a very important day in the religious calendar of the Sikhs. The occasion is commemorated on November 24 by Sikhs all around the world.

Scores of devotees take out nagar kirtans(religious processions) and Gurbani Kirtan is also sung to pay homage to the Guru. Sermons and lectures are also organized. Chairperson of the department of Guru Nanak studies, Panjab University, Jaspal Kaur said, “The translation of guru’s name ‘Tegh Bahadur’ is ‘master of the sword.’ ” The guru sahib always said, “be bold and fearless with others but not God.” Amarjit Singh, senior professor, department of Sikh studies, Kurukshetra University said, “Born on April 1, 1621, in Amritsar, the guru was the youngest of five sons of the sixth guru Guru Har Gobind.”

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s earlier name was Tiyag Mal. He took active part in wars against rulers along with his father Guru. Seeing his valour, his father named him ‘Brave of the Sword’ – Tegh Bahadur. “Guru Har Gobind institutionalized the concept of – Miri (political sword) and Piri (spiritual sword). He used to wear two swords which represented these two concepts.

One day when the guru lifted young Tegh Bahadur, he grabbed the sword that represented Piri,” he added. During his adult life, the guru came up with a triple formula – Naam, Dan and Isnaan.

While Naam means to meditate (Waheguru), Daan is sharing one’s earnings and Isnaan (bath) before the morning prayers. He said those who followed these principles would free themselves from all worldly desires. On the advice of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur went into seclusion and meditated for about 26 years at Bakaala village till year 1665 AD, following which he was offered Guruship. Later, guru sahib traveled up to Bengal and Assam. On the way, he stayed at Patna. It was at Patna that his son ‘Gobind Rai’ was born. The historian says once the guru sahib also played mediator between two rival kings in Assam and avoided bloodshed.

After about 5 years, he came back to Punjab and founded the city of SriAnandpur Sahib. Amarjit said, “Aurangzeb was the most cruel and dreaded king. He ruled India for over 50 years. He had imprisoned his sister, father (Shah Jahan), murdered all his brothers to become the king. To elevate his position in the eyes of his people, he posed to be a good Muslim.” “To please his community, he started converting Hindus to Muslims by force. Those who refused conversion were beheaded,” the scholar said.

Though Aurangzeb forcefully stated converting Hindus to Muslim religion in all states of India, including Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat etc. He also started the systematic and vigorous conversion of high caste Brahmins of Kashmir.

In 1674 AD, Kashmiri Brahmins requested Guru Tegh Bahadur to save them from Aurangzeb’s ruthlessness. It was then that the epitome of sacrifice (Sri Guru Bahadur) stepped upto the need of the hour and decided that he would sacrifice himself to stop this cruel practice and Hindu Faith (which had supposedly so many Hindu rulers within India but all were so weak that they could not save their drowning Hindu religion).

Guru Tegh chose his son as the next guru of the Sikhs and offered himself for the supreme sacrifice.

Amarjit said, “In 1675 AD, Guru Tegh Bagadur was arrested in Agra along with three of his sikh faith followers (Bhai Mati Dass Ji, Bhai Sati Dass Ji and Bhai Dyala Ji) and were brought back to Delhi. He was asked to convert to Muslim religion. He was later asked to prove that he was a godly person and show miracles.”

To this, the guru replied, “It is an individual’s right to choose the religion he wants to follow. Showing miracles is against the will of god and laws of nature. I don’t fear death and am prepared to die.”

The guru was imprisoned in an iron cage. Three of his followers were killed in front of his eyes.

“His first follower, Bhai Mati Dass Ji was cut longitudinally into two pieces with a saw by fixing him in wooden planks, second Bhai Dyala Ji was boiled in water and the third Bhai Sati Dass Ji was burnt in cotton wool. With their face towards the Guru, the three Sikhs sacrificed themselves without any remorse. Yet the guru’s stand was firm,” the historian said. Following this, the Guru was beheaded in 1675 AD, the very place where Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib now stands in Delhi.

Guru Gobind Singh Jiin his banisumaarizesthe supreme sacrifice:

“Tilak Janju Raakha Prabh Taak, Kino Bado Kalu Mai Saaka” (Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s sacrifice is an epitome and exemplery which saved the tilak and janehu (two sacred elements of hindu faith) and all hindu faith in India)

So this Gurpurab should be equally celebrated by Hindus also, in reverence and respect of Sri GuruTegh Bahadur Ji.

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So karta HarRai jag tarnang: wallpaper on guru HarRai ji’s prakash purab

admin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:22:48 +0000

Today Sikh Sangat round the world is celebrating the Prakash Gurpurab of Dhan Guru Har Rai Ji Maharaj. Here is a wallpapers dedicated to 7th Sikh Guru Dhan Guru Har Rai Ji Maharaj.

Congratulations to all Sikhsangat and May Guru Ji bless us with Naam Simran, Sewa and all round happiness in this world(lok) and the world ahead.(Parlok)

ਇਹ ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀਏ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਆਪਹਿ ਮੇਲੇ ॥੪॥

इह लोक सुखीए परलोक सुहेले ॥ नानक हरि प्रभि आपहि मेले ॥४॥

Ih lok sukẖī▫e parlok suhele.Nānak har parabẖ āpėh mele. ||4||

(He is at peace in this world, and happy in the next. O Nanak, the Lord God unites him with Himself. ||4||)

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