Posted by SikhiWiki& filed under Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In 1663, Guru Hargobind ji laid the foundation of the Takhat Akal Bunga. The original structure of Akal Takhat was built by Guru Hargobind ji, Bhai Gurdas ji and Baba Buddha ji, with their own hands. No other person or artist was employed to build the platform. Guru ji remarked that the seat of guru would…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind explained the sword on his left, which he called “Miri” (earth), represented earthly power, worldly leadership, and guidance, while the sword on his right was named “Piri” (heaven) and symbolized spiritual authority and power.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Amar Das insisted that before anyone could get an audience with him, they must first eat in the free kitchen. People of all castes, peasants and royalty, Hindus and Muslims, all sat together, side by side, in the same langar lines.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications, Sikh History
Pir Mian Mir asked the Guru why, with his yogic powers, he did not stop the torture. The Guru told him to close his eyes and watch. Mian Mir saw the Guru sitting on the iron plate pouring the hot sand on himself and also stoking the fire beneath the hot plate. He immediately realized…
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Guru Ram Das had three sons. The child who was to become the Guru was the youngest. Born April 15, 1563, he was named Arjan Mal. Each of the boys had very different dispositions. The eldest, Prithi Chand, was clever in social and worldly affairs. He managed the Guru’s household and most efficiently administered the…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under Around the World, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival which is celebrated with great zeal and zest by the Sikh nation. Hola Mohalla is celebrated at the birthplace of the Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib, with religious ceremonies.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Listen to this story, courtesy of Sikhnet:
Dhan Siri Guru Har Rai ji. May we see you in our mind's eye, may we feel you in our heart's heart!
Do you want to hear more about Guru Har Rai? Okay, I'll tell you about his court. Guru Har…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History, Videos
Guru Nanak’s message was ahead of his time, and he was considered a revolutionary activist. Guru Nanak espoused equality for all, gender empowerment, service to others, an honest living, devotion to the environment, and belief in One God. This documentary interweaves Guru Nanak's life, and how his spiritual legacy is carried out today by outstanding…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
Baba Nanak and Mardana entered a great and fearsome wilderness where no dwelling was to be seen. One day, in accordance with the command of God, there came darkness and a terrible storm. Around them flashed black, white, and red; torrents of rain fell as awesome black clouds rolled over. Mardana was terrified. “Babaji!” he…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Har Rai was wearing a regal robe, a chola, like a warrior-prince. He got lost in his excitement and accidentally caught the thorn of a rose-bush with the cuff of his chola. He didn’t notice right away, but the cloth pulled on the thorn, ripped the chola a little and jostled the flowers. …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Sikh Art Corner, Sikh History
In 2014, Gurutej Singh Khalsa published the historical novel 'Rajni'. Akal Purkh, the solitary and eternal personality of the cosmos, narrates the story.
Since eternity there is only Me. My vastness is profound, My peacefulness is absolute, but My loneliness incomprehensible. I have no peer, I have no mother or father,…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Sikh History
This is the story of Rajni, as told by Shakti Parwha Kaur and Guruka Singh in the book 'Heroes, Saints and Yogis'
A wealthy kardar (tax-collector) had seven virtuous and beautiful daughters. Rajni was the youngest. Her father provided all of his daughters with graceful luxurious environments, the best teachers to…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
Guru Nanak was traveling, spreading the Nectar of Truth throughout the world. He travelled with his two friends: Bala and Mardana. Mardana said to Guru Nanak, “Guru Ji, we are always in the jungles, can we find a village to stay in? Maybe some people will be kind enough to host us . . .…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
People used to do fasts in order to cleanse themselves to make it easier to pray. In one Kingdom everyone was observing the fast of Ekadasi in honor of the god Vishnu. There was one man however, that didn’t do the fast. Soon the Raja heard that there was someone in the kingdom who wasn’t…
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