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Guru Hargobind Rai, the true emperor July 5, 2012 by Sukhpal Kaur Source: www.punjabnewsline.com Also known as Saccha Badshah (emperor), Guru Hargobind Rai was the sixth guru of Sikhs. Born on June 19 1595 (now July 5) at Guru ki Wadali, Amritsar, he became guru on May 25 1606 following his father Guru Arjan Dev’s teachings. He was 11 years old when his father was executed by Mughal authorities during Jahangir’s reign. Guru Hargobind was also the inventor of Taus, a musical instrument which was similar to the sound of music. He was a brilliant martial artist and avid hunter. He also founded the city of Kiratpur Sahib which falls in the district Rupnagar. After Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom, Guru Hargobind Rai completely transformed Sikhs from just spiritual beings to ferocious warriors. He encouraged people to maintain physical fitness and keep themselves ready for physical combat. He also built a fortress at Amritsar called Lohgarh (fortress of iron). He wore two swords of Miri and Piri. Miri dignified temporal authority and Piri, spiritual authority. The same philosophy was applied in the foundation of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs. He constructed Akal Takht in front of Harmandir Sahib in 1606. Initially a platform, Akal Takht was about twelve feet, a complete defiance of Mughal rule that none apart from Mughal emperor could sit on an elevated platform above three feet. It is worth mentioning that Akal Takht’s platform was a fraction below Darbar Sahib signifying that spirituality was always primary in Sikhism. Akal Takht marked the beginning of Sikh militarization, Guru Hargobind added lustre to Sikhism, he added marks of sovereignty to the symbols of sainthood, including umbrella (chhatar) and kalgi. He administered justice like a king and awarded; honours and punishment as well. As per Cunningham, "The genial disposition of the martial apostle led him to rejoice in the companionship of a camp, in the dangers of war, and in the excitements of the chase". During the guruship of Hargobind, Sikhs had formed a separate and independent identity which had nothing to do with the contemporary Mughal government. Despite giving attention to militarisartion, Guru Hargobind did not neglect preaching and spreading of Sikh religion. He sent Sikhs to far of places to preach Sikhism. Guru was an excellent statesman and his darbar was known for its splendor. During his time, martial training was imparted to the Sikhs,the Guru had Risaldari (army) of three hundred horsemen and sixty gunners in course of time. He had a stable of eight hundred horses. Jahangir was not tolerable towards Sikhs as his father Akbar was. He could not tolerate the armed policy of Guru Hargobind and consequently imprisoned him in the fort of Gwalior for almost one year where the Guru had gone himself willingly in order to relieve Jahangir from his illness. Sain Mian Mir interefered and asked Jahangor to release the guru as his illness was long over. But the guru refused to leave the fort without other 52 princes who had been confied for long. Ultimately, the Mughals had to relent and all the princes were released. The occasion is celebrated as Bandi Chhorh (liberator) divas in the Sikh history, on the same day as Diwali. After Jahangir’s death, relations again turned bitter with the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. During his lifetime, the Guru fought four battles. In all the battles, Sikhs were victorious. On the third day of March 1644, (Bikrami 1701), Guru Hargobind called his followers and passed on the gurgaddi to his son Guru Har Rai. The very same evening Guru breathed his last. A city Hargobindpur has also been named after him which he had won after defeating the Mughals. Guru Hargobind has always occupied a special position as he was the one who transformed Sikh fraternity by introducing martial arts and weapons and strengthened the principle of Miri and Piri.

Suspect he meant "mona". I used to be very critical of those who cut their hair or worse, cut their kids hair. I've come to realise God is in your worst enemy just as he is within you. I do feel there is a difference between Sikh and Singh and the latter should definitely have dastaar/pagh and beard. But in limiting saroop, you limit those who may progress to full saroop and these are the people you need to help. Stomping on them isn't going to help.

Its really sad but true. The slavery of white skin and hate for someone just because there names rhyme with Chhalli Raam, Gullee Raam, Pakodi Mal is evident.

Baba Ramdev, who visited the holy city today to garner support for his anti-corruption campaign, has advocated the construction of the Operation Bluestar Memorial. Talking to mediapersons, Baba Ramdev said there should not be any politics on this issue. He said everyone should respect the decision to raise the memorial while expressing hope that it would be a historic monument.

Thought of sharing this info that Baba ji also give medicine, made of different suche moti, anyone living near by in need can have benefit......anybody interested, please let me know, I can post the address where Baba ji is residing (Malton). Timing morning from 6.00 / 7.00 am to 10.00/11.00 am. To mention, Baba ji has medicine for bad "lever" ....it took more than 100 years for this medicine to become effective.....it's "ram baan" for lever..... then, for common cold, flu, sinus, infertility, arthritis, joint pains, vat-pit (garmi/thand in body temp.) ...... etc I am not advertising here, because these medicines are free, but the patients have to come by themselves as Baba ji checks "nabaj" and then give medicine...... Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh ji

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Ji as I was doing path from Maharaj, I came across a tuk on ang 83. ਮਃ ੨ ॥ Ma 2 || Second Mehl: ਜਿਸੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਿਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਰਿ ਚਲੀਐ ॥ Jis Piaarae Sio Naehu This Aagai Mar Chaleeai || Die before the one whom you love; ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਣੁ ਸੰਸਾਰਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਪਾਛੈ ਜੀਵਣਾ ॥੨॥ Dhhrig Jeevan Sansaar Thaa Kai Paashhai Jeevanaa ||2|| To live after he dies is to live a worthless life in this world. ||2|| Can someone please explain the context of this tuk? Bhul Chuk Maaf

Nah bro. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin that binds oxygen when the blood passes through the lungs. The oxygen then disassociates from the hemoglobin complex in the body tissues because the partial pressure of oxygen in less in the body. Then the blood goes back to the heart, and then the lungs to pick up oxygen again. De-oxygenated bood isn't really blue, it's just really dark red. Oxygenated blood is bright red. Lol, I had an exam on this a while back.

Bhausaria mindset at best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So if he does not say anything supporting operation blue star memorial- he is rss and doomed but if he makes a statement supporting operation bluestar memorial..he is also doomed?? lol If samething would have said by british and our local mps, we would be first one to lick their boots and welcome them to our gurdwaras give them saripoa..but since it came from hindu- how dare them supporting our cause? may be conspiracy behind it....mega lol..!!.

guys this yoga mug is only giving support 2 sikhs regarding the memorial, so that he can get return favours in the shape of votes/support from the fake jathedar bhai harnam singh of damdami taksal for ramdevs corruption agitation on august 9th, pathetic! why hasnt he ever campaigned against jagdish tytler n co? If he so in support of sikhs regarding bluestar, how come he hasnt ever condemned the indian army ever or kuldeep brar in his speeches. man cudnt give a crap lets be honest.

Ramdev is a corrupt individual himself. He's a big mafia thug, just because he's combating congress doesn't make him a saint. If he were combating corruption, why isn't he lobbying against Akali Dal (B) and the Sant Samaj who support him?

we dont need that coward ramdev to say anything heres quote from one of yogi allah yaar khans poems I talk about neither yesterday nor tomorrow; I talk about today. Had there been no Gobind Singh, All would be under Islamic sway

Bad Sangat can deystroy you, Good Sangat can save you.

Dear Learned GurSikhs, I have been reading through Kabeer's bani in Sri Guru Granth Sabhib Ji and am puzzled by some particular pangtis. They are on Ang 481. Can some learned gursikh please explain the underlying message? Many Thanks. http://www.searchgurbani.com/guru_granth_sahib/ang/481 pihlw pUqu ipCYrI mweI ] pehilaa pooth pishhairee maaee || First, the son was born, and then, his mother. guru lwgo cyly kI pweI ]1] gur laago chaelae kee paaee ||1|| The guru falls at the feet of the disciple. ||1|| eyku AcMBau sunhu qum@ BweI ] eaek acha(n)bho sunahu thumh bhaaee || Listen to this wonderful thing, O Siblings of Destiny! dyKq isMGu crwvq gweI ]1] rhwau ] dhaekhath si(n)gh charaavath gaaee ||1|| rehaao || I saw the lion herding the cows. ||1||Pause|| jl kI mCulI qrvir ibAweI ] jal kee mashhulee tharavar biaaee || The fish of the water gives birth upon a tree. dyKq kuqrw lY geI iblweI ]2] dhaekhath kutharaa lai gee bilaaee ||2|| I saw a cat carrying away a dog. ||2|| qlY ry bYsw aUpir sUlw ] thalai rae baisaa oopar soolaa || The branches are below, and the roots are above. iqs kY pyif lgy Pl PUlw ]3] this kai paedd lagae fal foolaa ||3|| The trunk of that tree bears fruits and flowers. ||3|| GorY cir BYs crwvn jweI ] ghorai char bhais charaavan jaaee || Riding a horse, the buffalo takes him out to graze. bwhir bYlu goin Gir AweI ]4] baahar bail gon ghar aaee ||4|| The bull is away, while his load has come home. ||4|| khq kbIr ju ies pd bUJY ] kehath kabeer j eis padh boojhai || Says Kabeer, one who understands this hymn, rwm rmq iqsu sBu ikCu sUJY ]5]9]22] raam ramath this sabh kishh soojhai ||5||9||22|| and chants the Lord's Name, comes to understand everything. ||5||9||22||

With Guru Sahib's kirpa, I will write a rebuttal to all their delusions and pathetic lies. Those who want to contribute, pm me so we can have a better combined response rather than repeat ourselves. I will start in a few days.

For someone like me who goes into central london nearly every day, I would be going pesh literally every week if that is what is necessary after having cigarette smoke around me. I am not a Brahmin, I am a Sikh of Dashmesh Pita.

Beat them until it sinks in. What do you think?

Your heart is nothing but the home of God; What can I say? This is the word of God himself. Zindaginâmâ

The only solution to every problem is the remembrance of God. In fact, one who remembers God conforms himself into the same category as God himself. (Hale har mushkil hamîn' yaad-e-Khudâ sat. Har ke yaad-e-haqq kunadd zâte Khudâ sat.) Zindaginâmâ

The head was created only to bow to the Almighty; This is verily the cure for all headaches of this world. Therefore, we should always keep bowing our heads before the Beneficent. Zindaginâmâ

Guru Arjan is the manifestation of bestowal and praise and the searcher of the reality of Gods glory (Haqiqat pazohindâye Haqq Jamâl). He gave us Verses (Gurbani) full of divine thought,faith and trust-revealing speeches, full of spiritual enlightenment. [All of this] was bestowed by him. - Joti Bigas, Farsi mool [O' my Master Guru Gobind Singh] - The full moon dims before your beauty. Even the world illuminating sun is like a slave to you. My eye perceives nothing but the Truth. Aah! Lucky is the eye that recognises Reality. Know separation so that you can yearn for union, for how can you reach the goal without separation as your guide? Diwân-e-Goya