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'''Gurdwara Sher Shikar''', (Gurdwara of the Tiger Hunt) is situated in [[Machkund]], in Dhaulpur, Rajasthan. This Gurdwara is connected to the sixth Guru, Shri [[Guru Hargobind|Guru Hargobind's]] visit and his part in the fabled hunt. While travelling towards [[Gwalior]], with [[Emperor Jahangir]] Guru Hargobind arrived at [[Machkund]] on 4th | '''Gurdwara Sher Shikar''', (Gurdwara of the Tiger Hunt) is situated in [[Machkund]], in Dhaulpur, [[Rajasthan]]. This [[Gurdwara]] is connected to the sixth Guru, Shri [[Guru Hargobind|Guru Hargobind's]] visit and his part in the fabled hunt. While travelling towards [[Gwalior]], with [[Emperor Jahangir]] Guru Hargobind arrived at [[Machkund]] on 4th [[March]], 1612 and stayed in Bhamtipura village. The head of that area informed [[Jahangir]] of a deadly lion stalking the local villagers and asked the Emperor to save them from the lion. (The story is told by some with a Tiger and by others as a Lion. Shere can be taken for either animal in [[Persian]] or [[Panjabi]].) | ||
It is said that [[Jahangir]] had quickly thought to use the lion hunt as an opportunity to bring about [[Guru Hargobind]]'s death. History records, however, show a very different result for the fabled hunt. While the Emperor's hunting party was in the forest searching for the lion, the lion suddenly charged in the direction of Jahangir. Jahangir and his soldiers fired their guns and arrows missing the great beast. Fearlessly the | It is said that [[Jahangir]] had quickly thought to use the lion hunt as an opportunity to bring about [[Guru Hargobind]]'s death. History records, however, show a very different result for the fabled hunt. While the Emperor's hunting party was in the forest searching for the lion, the lion suddenly charged in the direction of Jahangir. [[Jahangir]] and his soldiers fired their guns and arrows missing the great beast. Fearlessly the maddened lion continued his charge toward the Emperor. Seeing this, the terrified Jahangir screamed out for help. It is said that at this point, [[Guru Hargobind]] jumped from his horse and stood between Jahangir and the lion and speaking to the lion said, | ||
:'''"Ae kale yaman pehlan toon war kar lae kidre tere man di iccha baaki na reh jaye"''' | :'''"Ae kale yaman pehlan toon war kar lae kidre tere man di iccha baaki na reh jaye"''' | ||
: Hey '''Kaal Yaman''' (''black beast''), attack on me first so that the desire to attack departs from your mind. {{Aowf|Gurdwara Sher Shikar (Machkund)}} | : Hey '''Kaal Yaman''' (''black beast''), attack on me first so that the desire to attack departs from your mind. {{Aowf|Gurdwara Sher Shikar (Machkund)}} | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 9 February 2009
Gurdwara Sher Shikar, (Gurdwara of the Tiger Hunt) is situated in Machkund, in Dhaulpur, Rajasthan. This Gurdwara is connected to the sixth Guru, Shri Guru Hargobind's visit and his part in the fabled hunt. While travelling towards Gwalior, with Emperor Jahangir Guru Hargobind arrived at Machkund on 4th March, 1612 and stayed in Bhamtipura village. The head of that area informed Jahangir of a deadly lion stalking the local villagers and asked the Emperor to save them from the lion. (The story is told by some with a Tiger and by others as a Lion. Shere can be taken for either animal in Persian or Panjabi.)
It is said that Jahangir had quickly thought to use the lion hunt as an opportunity to bring about Guru Hargobind's death. History records, however, show a very different result for the fabled hunt. While the Emperor's hunting party was in the forest searching for the lion, the lion suddenly charged in the direction of Jahangir. Jahangir and his soldiers fired their guns and arrows missing the great beast. Fearlessly the maddened lion continued his charge toward the Emperor. Seeing this, the terrified Jahangir screamed out for help. It is said that at this point, Guru Hargobind jumped from his horse and stood between Jahangir and the lion and speaking to the lion said,
- "Ae kale yaman pehlan toon war kar lae kidre tere man di iccha baaki na reh jaye"
- Hey Kaal Yaman (black beast), attack on me first so that the desire to attack departs from your mind. .....More
