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'''Guru Gobind Singh''' Ji was born on December 22, 1666 in Patna, [[India]] and was the tenth and last of [[Ten Gurus|the Ten human form Gurus of Sikhism]]. He became Guru on November 11, 1675 at the age of nine, following in the footsteps of his father [[Guru Teg Bahadur]] Ji. Before Guru Ji left his body, he nominated Sri [[Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji (SGGS) as the next perpetual Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh moulded the Sikh religion into its present form today with the formation of the [[Khalsa]]. The tenth Guru (teacher) of the [[Sikh]] faith, was born Gobind Rai. It may not be out of the way to say here that throughout the annals of human history, '''there was no other individual who could be of more inspiring personality than [[Guru Gobind Singh]]'''.<big> '''[[Guru Gobind Singh| Read more .....]]'''</big>
On '''[[January 5]]''' this year the world celebrates the birth in [[Patna]], [[India]] of the tenth and last of the [[Ten Gurus|Ten Gurus in human form]] of [[Sikhism]].  


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Gobind Rai was born on [[January 5]], [[1666]] and became Guru on [[November 11]], [[1675]] at the age of nine, following in the footsteps of his father [[Guru Teg Bahadur]].
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[[Sikhism]] is one religion, which is founded on the principles of global Interfaith communities and mutual Inter-community respect and harmony. The founders of [[Sikhism]] have since [[1469]] defined and preached the principles of interfaith respect, dialogue and harmony. A [[Sikh]] by definition must respect and accept all other world religions. Further, the Sikh must protect, guard and allow the free-practise of the customs and rituals of other religions. The [[SGGS]] says on page 142: '''One who recognizes that all spiritual paths lead to the One shall be emancipated'''.<big> '''[[Interfaith| Read more .....]]'''</big>
The Guru moulded the Sikh religion into its present form with the formation of the [[Khalsa]] in [[1699]].


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The tenth Guru (teacher) of the [[Sikh]] faith, was born Gobind Rai. It may not be out of the way to say here that throughout the annals of human history, '''there was no other individual who could be of more inspiring personality than [[Guru Gobind Singh]]'''.
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The [[Langar]] or '''free kitchen''' was started by the first Sikh Guru, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. It is designed to uphold the principle of '''equality between all people''' of the world regardless of '''religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status'''. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of '''sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." (sggs 282) <big>'''[[Langar| Read more .....]]'''</big>
Guru ji infused the spirit of both sainthood and solider in the minds and hearts of his followers to fight oppression and support righteousness ([[Dharma]]) in order to restore justice, peace and to uplift the down-trodden people in this world. In the short 42 year of life and a [[Guruship]] of only 33 years, the Guru contributed immensely to [[Sikhism]] and to the world and his gift to all the peoples of the world still remains unmatched to this day.<!----
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In glowing terms {{w|Swami Vivekananda}} writes ''"Guru Gobind Singh by a flash of his sword filled the dying soul of [[India]] with the life-giving '''light of Truth''' and Lo! it shone in all its glory again in the life of the new born [[Khalsa]]."'' ---->{{Aowf|Guru Gobind Singh}}

Latest revision as of 21:22, 4 January 2011

Guru Gobind Singh

On January 5 this year the world celebrates the birth in Patna, India of the tenth and last of the Ten Gurus in human form of Sikhism.

Gobind Rai was born on January 5, 1666 and became Guru on November 11, 1675 at the age of nine, following in the footsteps of his father Guru Teg Bahadur.

The Guru moulded the Sikh religion into its present form with the formation of the Khalsa in 1699.

The tenth Guru (teacher) of the Sikh faith, was born Gobind Rai. It may not be out of the way to say here that throughout the annals of human history, there was no other individual who could be of more inspiring personality than Guru Gobind Singh.

Guru ji infused the spirit of both sainthood and solider in the minds and hearts of his followers to fight oppression and support righteousness (Dharma) in order to restore justice, peace and to uplift the down-trodden people in this world. In the short 42 year of life and a Guruship of only 33 years, the Guru contributed immensely to Sikhism and to the world and his gift to all the peoples of the world still remains unmatched to this day. .....More

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