Guru Gobind Singh: The Tenth Sikh Guru

 


Guru Gobind Singh, Born as Gobind Rai on 22nd December 1666 in Patna, Bihar, was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. His birth anniversary falls in the month of January as per the lunar calendar. At just the age of nine, he was installed as the leader of the Sikhs which made him the tenth and the final human Sikh Guru after his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred by emperor Aurangzeb for protecting the rights of Kashmiri Hindus. He was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur. His education continued even after he became the 10th Guru, both in reading and writing as well as martial arts such as horse riding and archery. The life example and leadership of Guru Gobind Singh have been of historical importance to the sikh community. His preachings and values have been carried across from generations to generations. Guru ji fought many battles, but his battles were never for land or money like other kings. He always fought against injustice and oppression.

                                                             


 

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"He alone is a man who keeps his word, Not that he has one thing in the heart, and another on the tongue."


Guru ji’s greatest achievement was his creation of Khalsa. In the year 1699, Guru ji formed The Khalsa for which he chose 5 “Pyaras” (dear ones) from different locations and castes. He wanted people to know that Humanity is the only religion that must be followed. He always said that “Manas ki jaat sabae ek hee paechanbo”  which means, treat humanity as one race. All Sikhs have been following these sayings with great respect. He was a man of great intellectual attainments. At just the age of 19, Guru ji mastered languages like Gurumukhi, Braj Bhasha, Sanskrit, Persian, Hindi and Urdu. he loved art, out of this love he invented musical instruments “Dilruba” and “Taus”.

                                                               



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" The ignorant person is totally blind he does not appreciate the value of the jewel."


Guru ji introduced the five ‘K’s that traditional Sikh community abide by:

Kesh: Letting hair be in natural state (no trimming or cutting)

Kangha: Wooden comb

Kirpan: A sword or dagger

Kara: an iron or steel bracelet or Kada worn on the wrist

Kacchera: Short breeches


" The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within."


He also announced a code of discipline for the khalsa warriors wherein the consumption of Tobacco, eating meat, fornication and adultery were forbidden. Notably, he is credited for finalising the holy Guru Granth Sahib and declaring the primary scripture as the 11th and eternal Guru of Sikhs. The 10th Guru is also credited with the “Dasam Granth”. He fought many battles to protect people against tyrannical and discriminatory rulers, as a believer of Dharam Yudh (war in defence of righteousness) as the last resort. He even lost his 4 sons and mother in the fight against such forces. Guru Gobind Singh passed away in 1708, believed to be aged 41.

                                                         



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"It is nearly impossible to be here now when you think there is somewhere else to be."

In September 1688, at the age of 19, Guru Gobind Singh fought the Battle of Bhangani against an allied force of Bhim Chand, Garwal king Fateh Khan and other local kings of the Sivalik Hills. The battle lasted for a day and thousands of lives were lost. The Guru came out victorious. A description of the battle can be found in Bichitra Natak or Bachittar Natak, a part of the Dasham Granth, which is a religious text attributed to Guru Gobind Singh.

                                                                



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Conclusion - The life example and leadership of Guru Gobind Singh have been of historical importance to the sikh community. He always fought against injustice and oppression. Guru ji fought many battles, but his battles were never for land or money like other kings. His preachings and values have been carried across from generations to generations.


                                                             

References


https://sambadenglish.com/guru-gobind-singh-birthday-20-inspiring-quotes-by-the-sikh-guru/#:~:text=On%20Guru%20Gobind%20Singh's%20birth,no%20doubt%20whatever%20about%20it.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Gobind_Singh


https://www.rvcj.com/10-unknown-facts-guru-gobind-singh-ji-king-humanity/amp/


https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/guru-gobind-singh-jayanti-2021-history-significance-tenth-sikh-guru-1440071


https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/guru-gobind-singh-304119-2016-01-16



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