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==[[Dasam Granth]]==
==[[Guru Har Krishan]]==


[[Image:Dasamgranthenh.jpg|thumb|250px|Handwritten script of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, at Syracuse, New York, U.S.A.|right]]
[[Image:Guru harkrishan.jpg|thumb|''Guru Har Krishan Ji''|right]]


The Dasam Granth contains 1428 pages and is the collection of the writings of the 10th Patshah, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It contains his [[Jaap Sahib]], the [[Akal Ustat]] or praise of the Creator, the [[Vachitar Natak]] or Wonderful Drama, in which the Guru gives an account of his parentage, his divine mission, and the battles in which he had been engaged.  
'''The Sikhs this month celebrate the 349th birth anniversary of their eight [[Guru]], Guru Har Krishan Ji - also fondly called "Bala Guru" as Guru ji became Guru at a young age of only 5 years old.'''
Every year during late July, huge celebrations are held at Gurdwara [[Bangla Sahib]] in Delhi, India to commemorate this auspicious day. It was at this location in Delhi where Guru ji stayed with Raja Jai Singh during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.


Then come three abridged translations of the Devi Mahatamya, an episode in the Markandeya Puran, in praise of Durga the Goddess of war ([[Chandi Chritras]]: Chandi Chritra I, Chandi Chritra II, [[Chandi Ki Var]]).


Then follow the [[Gyan Parbodh]], or awakening of knowledge; [[Chobis Avatar]] - accounts of twenty-four incarnations of the  Vishnu, according to the Hindus, and Brahrnavatar and Rudravtdr, selected because of their warlike character; the [[Shabad Hazare]]; quatrains called [[Sawaiyas]], which are religious hymns in praise of God and reprobation of idolatry and hypocrisy; the [[Khalsa Mahima]], or words in praise of the Khalsa; the [[Shastar Nam Mala]], a list of offensive and defensive weapons used in the Guru's time, with special reference to the attributes of the Creator; the [[Tria Charitar]], or tales illustrating the qualities, but principally the deceit of women; the  [[Kabiovach Bainti Chaupai]] will "absolve the suffering, pain or fear of the person, who will even once recite this Bani"; the [[Zafarnama]], containing the tenth Guru's epistle to the emporor Aurangzeb; and [[Hikayats]], several metrical tales in the Persian language.
'''Guru Har Krishan Ji''' ([[7 July]] [[1656]] - [[30 March]] [[1664]]) was the eighth of [[the Ten Gurus of Sikhism]] and became Guru on [[7 October]] [[1661]] following in the footsteps of his father, [[Guru Har Rai]] Ji. Before Guru Ji died, he nominated [[Baba Bakala]] Ji, as the next Guru of the Sikhs. It turns out that this was his granduncle [[Guru Teg Bahadur]] Ji. The following is a summary of the main highlights of Guru Ji short life:


'''[[Dasam Granth|....Continued]]'''
 
#When Guruji stayed in Delhi there was a smallpox epidemic and many people were dying. By Guruji blessing, the lake at Bangla Sahib provided cure for thousands.
#Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was constructed in Guruji memory. This is where he stayed during his visit to Delhi.
# Guru Sahib got the unlettered water-carrier named Chhaju Ram to expound the philosophy of the holy Gita on the challenge from Pandit Lal Chand. On hearing this narration of the holy Gita, Pandit Lal Chand was much humiliated. He was so impressed with this feat performed by the Guru that he became a Sikh and later escorted the Guru Sahib up to Kurukashatra.
#Also Gurdwara Bala Sahib was built, where Guruji was cremated at the age of about 7 years and 8 month.
 
 
'''[[Guru Har Krishan|....Continued]]'''

Revision as of 04:00, 25 July 2005

Guru Har Krishan

Guru Har Krishan Ji

The Sikhs this month celebrate the 349th birth anniversary of their eight Guru, Guru Har Krishan Ji - also fondly called "Bala Guru" as Guru ji became Guru at a young age of only 5 years old. Every year during late July, huge celebrations are held at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi, India to commemorate this auspicious day. It was at this location in Delhi where Guru ji stayed with Raja Jai Singh during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.


Guru Har Krishan Ji (7 July 1656 - 30 March 1664) was the eighth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Guru on 7 October 1661 following in the footsteps of his father, Guru Har Rai Ji. Before Guru Ji died, he nominated Baba Bakala Ji, as the next Guru of the Sikhs. It turns out that this was his granduncle Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. The following is a summary of the main highlights of Guru Ji short life:


  1. When Guruji stayed in Delhi there was a smallpox epidemic and many people were dying. By Guruji blessing, the lake at Bangla Sahib provided cure for thousands.
  2. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was constructed in Guruji memory. This is where he stayed during his visit to Delhi.
  3. Guru Sahib got the unlettered water-carrier named Chhaju Ram to expound the philosophy of the holy Gita on the challenge from Pandit Lal Chand. On hearing this narration of the holy Gita, Pandit Lal Chand was much humiliated. He was so impressed with this feat performed by the Guru that he became a Sikh and later escorted the Guru Sahib up to Kurukashatra.
  4. Also Gurdwara Bala Sahib was built, where Guruji was cremated at the age of about 7 years and 8 month.


....Continued

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