Exceptional Qualities of Guru Gobind Singh

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Exceptional Qualities of Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh's life is symbolic. It is an emblem of sacrifice. It represents the price the spirit has to offer to redeem freedom. Each of the Sikh Gurus occupies a unique place in the development of Sikhism; but none is more versatile or colourful than Guru Gobind Singh. He seems to be the fulfillment of all the preceding gurus. He has the pioneering spirit and spiritual discernment of Guru Nanak; the organising spirit of Guru Amar Das and Ram Das; the literary ability of Guru Arjan; the military skill of Guru Hargobind; and the belief in sacrifice for the welfare of others of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Not only did the spirit of all the Gurus pass on into him as a flame lights one lamp after another, but the light shone even brighter and more fully in him.

Guru Gobind Singh was a true anchorite and a true patriot. The Guru not only gave his life for the welfare of others but also gave up everything he had for the love of his countrymen plight. He sacrificed his ease and comfort, his blood and body for his nation. He did not hesitate to give his all for his country and people. He did also this for a faith that was not even his. His selfless mission freed india from the clutches of sure death of religious freedom.

It is extremely rare, if not altogether impossible, to find all the good qualities in one man. but the Guru was an embodiment of all round perfection. He was a poet, a religious leader, a religious and social reformer, an excellent planner and counselor and a superb general. He was a poet whose verse was forceful and vibrant with emotions of every kind and highly eloquent. As a reformer in the social and rel

igious spheres he had no peer. In the battlefield, he was a dauntless general unperturbed by the turn of events. He was a sagacious and farsighted counselor, a true patriot, an unflagging champion of his peoples and an unrivaled martyr of his country.

The Guru uplifted and filled with fervour and fighting spirit such people who had been turned into mere clods of clay during many centuries of oppression, and who had never even dreamed of holding weapons. Inspired by the Guru, the former cowards and inept people performed such deeds of exceptional valour that shook the mighty millions of the tyrannical mughal empire.

He was very steadfast, sticking to the last to the mission of his life, which he had conceived during the life time of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Every moment of his life, he kept his mission before him. No grief, no hardship, no adversity could or did take his mind away from his holy mission. The loss of his dear father, his 4 sons, his mother and thousands of sikhs failed to falter the emotions of this man of steel will. Nothing could lower his courage. no defeat could dishearten, no distress depress, no predicament despondent

With bands of ill-equipped men from the lower rungs of society - essentially non-combatants - having little or no training in warfare, he faced the well armed and professional armies of the Mughal Raj.

He was a master soldier himself, equally skilled in the handling of the sword, the bow, the spear and other hefty weapons. Always in the forefront, he led his little army of fearless sikhs in the thick of battlefields, and securing victory over the enemy forces. quite literally, the pen of Nanak was transformed into the might sword of Guru Gobind Singh.

In the little free time that he had, he used it to train his men. His own nature was the greatest inspiration to his men. He faced all kinds of hardships, braving thorny paths barefooted in the darkness of night, sleeping on clods of earth, breasting the raging torrents going without food and

rest . . . he did all that with perfect equanimity. Despite such tribulations, all that he uttered was gratitude to WAHEGURU. Besides these hardships, his courage was shown in the love for his sons, two of whom he saw attain martyrdom. Then he steadied his courage even further upon hearing the martyrdom of his two younger sons who were only 7 and 9.

Guru Gobind Singh was a patient man, never in haste to do anything. He would ponder over all aspects of an issue before going in for any action.The laying of the firm foundation of the Khalsa is a wonderful example of his superb circumspection Guru Gobind Singh's Khalsa was infused with such mettle that he thought of nothing of battling with death, or sacrificing his life for his faith and the good of others. Apart from the warriors that the Guru made out of mere cowards, he also made them men of integrity, humanity, gentle and full of love for all, GOD-loving and pursuers of truth. His abolition of Gurudom was a very sagacious, timely and far-sighted step. It has verily saved the Khalsa from losing its purity and character.

There was some kind of magic in his words that carried away his Sikhs. Without hesitation, they would do anything for him, even put their very lives on the line to support his mission. His warm heart, poetic poise and pleasant and inviting nature were all for the love of all without discrimination against caste, creed or colour. These very qualities won him Mulsim admirers despite being a relentless enemy of the cruel and despotic Mughal rulers of their faith. Some of those Muslim admirers risked their lives in supporting the Guru whenever he needed their assistance.

He had a lighter side besides his soldierly qualities. His jovial nature was also a part of this man. He possessed a keen sense of good humour. He loved reading and extensively studied histories of Indian heroes and Scriptures of the two feuding contemporary religions of his time. Proficient in Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit, he was a man of knowledgeable langu

ages of his time.

It would certainly be an oversight to forget the devotional side of the Guru. Daily, he recited Gurbani and sang Shabads in praise of the ALMIGHTY AKAL PURAKH. He personally recited Japji, Jaap Saab, Swayyas, Chaupai and Rehras on a daily basis.

Overall, it is simply not easy to highlight all of the Guru's exceptional qualities. He was the perfect man, complete and ideal. In his character and achievements, there was no gulf between words and deeds.Iin spite of defeats, setbacks and desertions, the Guru's life shines as a vital flame glowing brighter with the background growing darker. His life displays the resolute will whose iron determination emits sparks of fervour as it strikes the impediments. His literature furnishes the belief that all his outdoor activity was like a spontaneous flow of action arising from the innate freedom of the soul.

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[Guest mehtab]

And if we multiply all this with one billion, thats equivalent to a drop in the ocean, the ocean being the actual true description of Guru Gobind Singh.

[ms514]

Sat Sri Akal:

Praise of Guru Gobind Singh Ji from Bhai Nand Lal Sahib:

http://www.zafarnama.com/Download/ganjnama.pdf

[DhadiMania]

one could say we are his children. he was the perfect father. now we just have to obey what he said, follow the rehat (if you are khalsa ji that is).