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Events / History pages which move your heart
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40 sikhs of Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought with 10 lac soldiers of the mughal army
When in need King Bahadar Shah, had fallen at the feet of Guru Gobind Singh, and now in Dec 1710, ordered that Sikhs, wherever seen, be killed.
'Chhota Ghalughara' (Small Holocaust) In 1746 about 20000 Sikhs (including women, children and the old) were killed. 30000 Sikhs killed in 1762 known as the 'Vadda Ghalughara' (Big Holocaust)
After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh leadership went into the wrong hands of Dogra Sikhs, who were traitors and had secretly joined the British rulers for their personal gains.
It is recorded in the official British records that whenever a sikh was taken to the execution room, he was given a chance to apologize, but they preferred dignified death than slavery.
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Below is a small effort to illicit the rich history of sikhs in form of chronologically arranged pages.
SIKHISM - A UNIVERSAL RELIGION, A RELIGION FOR WHOLE MANKIND
This is to preach all, Oneness of God, Universal brotherhood, no egoistic approach and distinction in between high and low, big and small, rich and poor, black and white, man and woman, religion, country, place or any other such criteria whatsoever.
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PERCEPTION OF GOD
One, All Prevailing, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient. He is Truth, His name is True... more
WHY A TRUE GURU IS REQUIRED ?
He must be a really true friend, a well wisher, believable, protector, powerful and great. .... more
WHO CAN BE A TRUE GURU?
After the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji, in his own words, the 'Word of God' resides in Gurbani, The holy scriptures called " Guru Granth Sahib." And now for Sikhs all over the world, the present and everlasting Guru is "Guru Granth Sahib" (The Holy Book). ... more
STATUS OF A TRUE SIKH
They stroll about freely, just as they please.
They know the Mansion of the Lord's Presence, and no one blocks their way.
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GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI
In the words of famous writer and Noble Laureate Miss Purl Buck: "I have studied religious books of almost all the religions of the world. The comfort, peace and solace available here is not available anywhere else. It gives the way for better living to all, believers or non-believers."... more
SHORT HISTORICAL ASPECTS AND THE SIKH RELIGION - GURU NANAK DEV JI, GURU ANGAD DEV JI, GURU AMARDAS SAHIB JI, GURU RAMDAS SAHIB JI
Guru Nanak was bold enough to criticize the rulers. He said "The kings are tigers and administrators wolfs and dogs." Guru Nanak criticized even the people, who had lost their respect, language, religion and started pleasing the rulers. ... more
GURU ARJAN DEV SAHIB JI
The Guru was boiled in hot water, asked to sit on a red hot iron plate with fire underneath and sprinkling hot sand over his body and thus he gave away his life in the waters of river Raavi (now in Pakistan) in the year 1606 AD. Thus he was really the immortal. ... more
GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI, GURU HAR RAI SAHIB JI, GURU HARKRISHAN SAHIB JI
The Guru having a small stick in his hand in his usual attire, kept the stick on the head of a poor, illiterate man told the man to translate Gita and satisfy the pandit (brahmin). ... more
GURU TEG BAHADUR SAHIB JI
In 1675 AD Guru Teg Bagadur was arrested in Agra with few of his followers and brought back to Delhi. He was asked to: 1. Convert to Muslim Religion.
or 2. To prove to be a godly person, show some miracles. or 3. Accept death.
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GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JI
Guru Gobind Singh became 10th Guru of the Sikhs at the age of 9 years. His determination was as strong as that of a mountain, irrespective of the sufferings and personal losses. While accomplishing his mission, he sacrificed his four young sons, five beloved followers, unlimited Sikhs and many devoted Muslims. His mission was not at all different from the predecessors and was same but it was very strong, systematic and final. ... more
BIRTH OF KHALSA - PUREST FORM OF A HUMAN BEING
A classless society of saint-soldiers was created and called Khalsa - The human being in its purest form. The Khalsa is the embodiment of Guru Gobind Singh. God has formed Man in His Own Shape. ... more
TIME PERIOD AT ANANDPUR SAHIB AND CHAMKAUR SAHIB
While leaving Anandpur Sahib, the younger 2 sons, 7 and 9 years of age, of the Guru and their grand mother were separated and fell into the hands of the Mugals. They were bricked alive by the Governor of Sarhind, Wazir Khan. While listening the martyrdom of the young brave sons, at Dina Kangar, on the way to Dam Damaa Sahib, the Guru decided that such a cruel rule must be put to end and guilty punished. ... more
GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JI IN 1708
Before departing he declared Guru Granth Sahib the next and everlasting Guru of the Sikhs. He said " Parcha Shabad da, Dedaar Khalse da". Believe and follow the Words of the Guru, look at Khalsa for physical looks of the Guru. Thus for Sikhs he finished race of the human gurus. ... more
BABA BANDA SINGH BAHADUR JI
When in need King Bahadar Shah, had fallen at the feet of Guru Gobind Singh, and now in Dec 1710, ordered that Sikhs, wherever seen, be killed. Martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur. ... more
1738 - 1760 AD
It was a time of terror for the Sikhs. The Sikhs started hiding themselves in forests of Rajasthan and nearby areas. Prizes were paid for killing Sikhs. It was as if the Sikhs were not to die of natural deaths, and their blood was meant for sacrifices only. The Sikhs started fighting gorilla war but never killed innocent persons.
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1760 - 1849 AD
Maharaja Ranjit Singh and thereafter. From December 1845 to February 1846 five Anglo Sikh wars took place in the fields of Mudaki near Ferozpur, Feru Shehar, Baddowaal, Aaliwal and Sabhrawan. Because of the betrayal of Dogra sikh leaders like Raja Gulab Singh, Teja Singh and Laal Singh, the Sikhs lost to the British. In the war field itself they disappeared from the Sikh forces and joined the British forces. Instead of mortar for cannons, they supplied mustered seeds to the army. ... more
SINGH SABHA MOVEMENT IN 1873
In 1848 a British Army Officer entered Golden Temple wearing shoes. He was beheaded by the then Jathedar of Akaal Takhat, Akaali Ganda Singh. The Jathedar along with 2 other Sikhs were put to gallows by the British the same year in Lahore. By 1849 the whole of Sikh Kingdom was annexed into British Raj.
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1947 and thereafter
Respect of all religions is the basic conception of the Sikh religion as all humans are children of God. A bright example was the Jama Masjid of Mukatsar in Punjab was in the protection of Sikhs since 1947, since the partition of India and creation of Pakistan. The Muslims felt themselves safe while praying inside the Masjid while Sikhs were at their security. It was only in June 1994 when there was no fear of any kind as such that the Masjid was handed over to the Muslims.
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