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Why do sikhs celebrate bandi chhor divas so much !!


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Sangat Ji,

Just came across this interesting read while downloading Kirtan from Sikhnet.

Thought i should share..

https://www.sikhnet.com/news/why-do-sikhs-celebrate-bandi-chhor-divas-so-much

Source: http://americanbornconfusedsikh.blogspot.ca/2017/10/why-do-sikhs-celebrate-bandi-chor-divas.html

 

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If we look back into history and see where we came from i.e from the Hindus, then you may understand more about this topic. I think when Hindus  first born sons were being given to become Sikhs, they wanted something at least that they could celebrate together. Hence the Hindu part of the family would celebrate Diwali and then the Sikhs would be celebrating the Bhandhi shor diwas.

Many other youngsters would have more questions of this sort. Well the answer is Who stopped you from celebrating anything in any way? We have had mothers days, fathers days and many others etc added to our list of celebrations. My son was asking me in tears just the other day when the Happy childrens day is going to be? 

Many Sikhs have got Hindu ways of celebrating Diwali. I think the word Bhandhi shor has now recently come into force by way of media. My mum had a diva and many people from the older generation still believe in keeping a light on so that the Goddess Laxmi can visit their house and there will be plentiful money. 

Long story short - celebrate whatever you want. No ones stopping you. Hold a sehaj path at the Guradwara and call your relatives and say it is in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji coming out of prison. Research and tell them about your speech. Or call a giani Ji for special katha. Hold a special evening at your home and invite your relatives or friends and tell them about Guru Ji. Wouldn't they just be thrilled ?

You decide what to celebrate and when and how. The problem is that we are just not focused enough to celebrate special moments in Sikhi. Some people in some places are taking the lead. 

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1 hour ago, sikhni777 said:

Hold a sehaj path at the Guradwara and call your relatives and say it is in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji coming out of prison

I don't know but I am pretty sure Dhan Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji was not sent to prison. The 6th Nanak (Dhan Dhan Guru Hargobind Singh Ji) was in prison and got Kings released hence why Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated.

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Just now, monatosingh said:

I don't know but I am pretty sure Dhan Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji was sent to prison. The 6th Nanak (Dhan Dhan Guru Hargobind Singh Ji) was in prison and got Kings released hence why Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated.

Yes you are right, it was Guru Hargobind ji. 

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1 hour ago, monatosingh said:

I don't know but I am pretty sure Dhan Dhan Guru seltanak Dev Ji was not sent to prison. The 6th Nanak (Dhan Dhan Guru Hargobind Singh Ji) was in prison and got Kings released hence why Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated.

During the time of Babar, Guru ji was scooped up with plenty others and had to do the chaki. St that time, Babar saw him as a holy soul and set him free. The chaki was going on by I

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40 minutes ago, simran345 said:

Sikhs do not come from Hindus. 

It's not a coincidence that Bandi Chhor falls on the same day as Diwali though. We can't deny the parallels between the two stories.

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