Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the tenth Sikh Guru. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. It is regarded as ‘Prakash Parv’.This day is observed in December or January every year considering the Nanak Shahi Calendar.
On his 355 th Jayanti on January 9 this year, some facts related to him have been shared in this article.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji: The tenth Sikh Guru
He was born as Gobind Rai at Patna Sahib in Patna on December 22,1666 .He ascended as the tenth Sikh leader at the age of 9 after his father Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed by Aurangzeb. So he was also called as Dashmesh Pita. Guru Gobind Ji learned several languages along with martial arts. He was also a spiritual master, a philosopher and a warrior .He has has greatly inspired the Sikh community . Sikh warrior community Khalsa was founded by him and was also credited with the introduction of the 5 Ks- Kanga, Kesh, Kachera, Kara, Kirpan. He wrote texts and preached the principles of Sikh community .His followers were given the title ‘Singh’ meaning lion. He left his earthly body on October 7, 1708.
To celebrate his Jayanti, Sikhs visit Gurudwaras where they offer prayers and sing devotional songs and people perform Seva for the poor people by holding langars.
Quotes
Some of his most enlightening quotes are listed below
“The Lord himself reveals the path ,He himself is the doer of deeds”
“The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within”
“Egotism is such a terrible disease ,he dies, to be reincarnated he continues coming and going”
Meeting the True Guru , hunger departs, hunger does not depart by wearing the robes of a beggar”
“I fall at the feet of those who meditate on the Truest of the True”
355th Guru Gobind Jayanti
Today on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a series of tweets.
He writes,”Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year, 26th December shall be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas.’ This is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades and their quest for justice”.
He also adds two more tweets .They have been shared below
Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year, 26th December shall be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas.’ This is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades and their quest for justice.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2022
The bravery and ideals of Mata Gujri, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the 4 Sahibzades give strength to millions of people. They never bowed to injustice. They envisioned a world that is inclusive and harmonious. It is the need of the hour for more people to know about them.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2022
