Guru Har Rai Avtarpurab Raag Darbar

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GURU'S PREACHING TOURS

Guru Arjan had practically completed the organization of his followers on peaceful lines and under Guru Har Gobind, Sikhism had added into itself an army. Apart from laying emphasis on the free kitchen and religious congregation and faith in the Adi Granth, Guru Har Rai undertook extensive tours in Malwa and Doaba regions of the Punjab. These regions provided good opportunities for the Sikh faith to sprout. Guru Har Rai made some notable conversions among the landed families of the Punjab who were, at that time, considered the natural leaders of the people.

On one of the Guru's tours, he stayed at Mukandpur in the present district of Jullundhur. There he drove a bamboo shoot into the ground in memory of his visit; and it still survives as a stately tree. From there he went to Malwa and visited the tank near Nathana where Guru Har Gobind had fought. There Kala and Karm Chand, two brothers of Mahraj tribe, came to him to complain that the people of Kaura tribe did not allow them to live among them. The Guru tried to settle the matter amicably but when Kaura tribe refused to listen, he helped the Mahraj brothers to take forcible possession of a piece of land and settle there. He remained for some time at Nathana preaching to the people, and Kala and his friends frequently waited on him. The Guru made many disciples. His hearers abandoned the worship of cemeteries and cremation grounds, and embraced the simple worship of God. One day Kala with his two nephews, Sandali and Phul, whose father was killed in the battle during Guru Har Gobind's time, went to visit the Guru. When the children arrived in his presence, Phul who was five years old, struck with his hands his own naked belly like a drum. When the Guru asked for the reason, Kala explained that he was hungry and wanted something to eat. The Guru took compassion on him and said, " He shall become great, famous and wealthy. The steeds of his descendants shall drink water as far as the Jamna river; they shall have sovereignty for many generations and be honored in proportion as they serve the Guru." When Kala reached home and his wife heard Guru's benediction, she put pressure on him to take his own sons to him, and teach them to strike their bellies in token of hunger. When Kala and his own sons appeared before the Guru, he told him that he acted in obedience to his wife. The Guru said, " The parents of these children are alive, but at the same time they shall have their own cultivation, eat the fruit of their toil, pay no tribute, and dependent on no one." This prophecy has been fulfilled and their descendants owned twenty-two villages called the Bahia. Phul had six sons. From the eldest, Tilok Singh, the Rajas of Nabha and Jind were the descendants. From Phul's second son, Ram Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala was the descendant. These three were known as the Phul ke Raje, or Phulkian chiefs. After India became independent in 1947, these states along with other hundreds of states in the county, were annexed by the Government of India.

The Guru, having been convinced of the deterioration of Masand system, evolved Bakhshishs or missionary centers. Six centers were manned by Suthrashah, Sahiba, Sangata, Mihan Sahib, Bhagat Bhagwan, Bhagat Mal and Jeet Mal. Bhagat Bhagwan was appointed as the incharge of the preaching work in the east, where he along with his followers, established as many as 360 gaddies (centers) to carry on these efforts. Bhai families of Kaithal and Bagrian were made responsible for missionary work in the land between the Jamna and Satluj rivers. Bhai Pheru was responsible for the area between the Beas and Ravi rivers. Another center was established in the central districts of Punjab. Bhai Aru, Sewa Das, Naik Das, Durga Chand and Suthra Shah were the important priests of the Guru's times who did missionary work in Kashmir.

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Dhan Guroo Har Rai Sahib Jee Maharaajh

Waheguroo

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Waheguroo

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Gurbani and Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji

One day Satguru Sri Guru Har Rai Maharaj’s Sikhs inquired whether those who read the Guru’s hymns without understanding them derived any spiritual advantage there from. Guru Ji gave no reply at the time, and the next morning went hunting. On a level plain on his way he saw pieces of a pot, which had held butter. The sun was melting the butter on the potsherds. Guru Ji took one of them in his hand and said, ‘Ye see, my Sikh brethren, these are old potsherds, but when they are heated, the butter that has adhered to them rapidly melt. As the grease adheres to the potsherds, so do the Guru’s hymns to the heart of his Sikhs. At the hour of death the Guru’s instruction shall assuredly bare fruit. Whether understood or not, it hath within it the seed of salvation. Perfume clings to the broken vase.

The meaning of this parable is, that whoever daily reads the Guru’s hymns shall assuredly obtain peace. And even though he does not fully understand them Waheguru will undoubtedly assist him.

Satguru Sri Guru Ram Das Ji Maharaj said, ‘The word is the Guru, and the Guru is the Word, and in the word is the essence of ambrosia’.

Satguru Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj also said, ‘Waheguru will not destroy your labour’.

‘That is, even though you do understand. God will accept your prayers. God never in the slightest degree spoil a good act, so why daily repetition of our hymns should be wasted?’

The Guru’s questioners were satisfied and their devotion increased.

DHAN DHAN SATGURU SRI GURU HAR RAI SAHIB JI MAHARAJ, THE KING OF KINGS AND THE SAINT OF SAINTS

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Dhan Shri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji

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Dhan guru har rai mahraaj

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just to confirm, Guru ke pyaario that there will be a BOSS stall and Guru ghars own made pizza and cake running alongside with Guru Ka Langar. But thats just to fill the ever wanting belly, to fill your mind the kirtan planned is going to be amazing from what i hear there gonna be some raags you probably have never heard before, like me. So take this lahaa and may Guru Har rai bless all those who promote, sing and listen to raag kirtan wherever in the country they are happening.

beant kirpa is happening

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Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ki Fatheh!

Humble benti to the local sangat to attend tonights kirtan darbar it will be amazing!

As sangat before has mentioned there will be a good mixture of raags and so it will be interesting to listen to

so lets all get together and celebrate Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji's Avtar Purab.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ki Fatheh!

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Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ki Fatheh!

From the sangat of Guru Har Rai Gurdwara we would like to thank everybody who attended the Raag Darbar, it was brilliant!

we are also very pleased to hear that the raag darbar in leicester went well!

May maharaaj bless the sangat to hold more of these darbars so that the jewel of gurmat sangeet can be spread wide and far.

As the program was a joint venture with the shaheed baba jeevan singh ji charity we would like to inform you that £1033 was raised by the sangat,

This maya will used for the marriage ceremonies of daughters in punjab who belong to gareeb families. so another thankyou to the sangat for donating. http://www.shaheedba...h.org/index.php

Recordings will soon be available on www.G5sikhmedia.co.uk of both the first raag darbar (November) and this one.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ki Fatheh!

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cant wait for the recordings, atam ras was dangerous