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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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Commemorating 336th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:40:45 +0000

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji gave an exemplary sacrifice to stop the forceful conversion of Indian Hindus into Islam by Aurangzeb. This was a unique sacrifice and first of its kind when a spiritual leader of one religion (Sikh) sacrificed himself to save the other one (Hindu). Guru Sahib got martyred for the sake of humanity and freedom of people. Let’s all bow to the true guru.

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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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Prakash Gurpurab of Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:41:15 +0000

This Wallpaper is dedicated to the Prakash Purab and Miri Piri de Maalik Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj.

(Click on wallpaper to download)

The following is a summary of the main highlights of Guru Ji’s life:

1. Introduced martial arts and weapons training and created a standing Military force for the defence of the masses from tyrant rule.

2. Carried 2 swords of Miri and Piri : “Temporal Power” and “Spiritual Power”.

3. Built Sri Akal Takht Sahib (in front of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) in 1608 – which is now one of five Takhats (Seats of Power) of the Sikh Religion. Akal Takhat (Punjabi: ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ, Akāl Taḵẖt) means the Throne of the Immortal and is the highest political institution of the Sikhs.

4. Founded the city of Kiratpur in District Rupnagar, (old name Ropar), Punjab

5. Held in the fort of Gwalior for one year, obstensibly to pray for the recovery of the ill Emperor Jahangir (the Guru had willingly gone to the fort), when released he refused to leave unless 52 imprisoned Hindu Rajas were freed as well. Guru Sahib earned their freedom by turning the Emperor’s own words against him. To mark this occasion the Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chorr Divas and Deepa wali to celebrate his return to Amritsar.

6. First Sikh Guru(after 5 predecessors) to engage in warfare, fighting and winning 4 defensive battles with Mughal forces.

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Shaheeda De Sartaj (First Sikh Martyr) Guru Arjan Dev Ji

gurkibani — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:35:32 +0000

Guru Arjan Dev Ji (the 5th Guru of Sikhs) is the first sikh martyr who guided all humans to stand for truth. This month of June sikhs will commemorate 405th Shaheedi (Martyrdom) gurpurab of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

During the torturing period, Guru Sahib was made to sit on the hot iron plates and burning sand was poured over his naked body. When his body was blistered, he was chained and thrown into the river Ravi. All because he stood for truth.

Read Entire History here.

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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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Congratulations to all on prakash gurpurab of Guru Amardass Ji

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:44:56 +0000

bhalae amaradhaas gun thaerae thaeree oupamaa thohi ban aavai ||1||22||
(O Dhan Guru Amar Daas, Your Glorious Virtues are so sublime; Your Praises belong only to You and no else can parallel them. )

Wallpaper subimtted by: Sardar Dalip Singh

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