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==[[Guru Har Krishan]]==
[[Image:Babadeepsingh4.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Baba Deep Singh - a Scholar and Soldier]]


[[Image:Guru harkrishan.jpg|thumb|''Guru Har Krishan Ji''|right]]
'''''[[BABA DEEP SINGH]]'' SHAHID (1682-1757) is one of most honoured martyrs in Sikh history and the founder of the Shahid [[Misl]] as well as of the Damdami Taksal. He was tall, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for the Panth.'''


'''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.'''
* At eighteen, received Amrit at Anandpur Sahib in the presence of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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.
* He spent about 8 years and learned Gurmukhi from Bhai Mani Singh along with horse riding, archery as well as other arms training.
* Met Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib where Guru Ji asked him to start preaching Sikhism.Later became head "Granthi" at Damdama Sahib.
* Between 1705 and 1728 Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh produced a number of hand written copies of the Guru Granth Sahib for distribution among the Sikhs.  
* Fought in various wars - In about 1709, Baba Deep Singh Ji joined [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] to fight in the battle of Sirhind.
* On the outskirts of Amritsar, Baba ji and heavily outnumbered Sikhs fought two fierce battles against a Mughal force of 20,000. In the second engagement Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. He kept his promise and died with his severed head resting on the perkerma of [[Harimander Sahib]]
**'''[[Baba Deep Singh|Continued .....]]'''


'''Last Week's Featured article: [[Message of Guru Granth Sahib]]'''
On September 1, the [[Sikhs]] will celebrate 401 years of the first installation of their holy scriptures called the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib was compiled and installed at [[Harimandir Sahib]] in Amritsar in 1604. The holy book contains hymns written by saints and scholars of different religions. The SGGS contains message for the whole of humanity. '''[[Message of Guru Granth Sahib|Continued .....]]'''
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'''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:
'''Previous Featured article: [[Battle of Saragarhi]]'''
 
On September 12, the Sikhs will remember with honor the supreme sacrifice of their 21 comrades who for the security and safeguard of their country and fellow citizens willingly laid down their lives. These soldiers were inspired by the heart piercing message of their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. '''[[Battle of Saragarhi|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]]'''

Latest revision as of 21:54, 9 September 2005

Baba Deep Singh - a Scholar and Soldier

BABA DEEP SINGH SHAHID (1682-1757) is one of most honoured martyrs in Sikh history and the founder of the Shahid Misl as well as of the Damdami Taksal. He was tall, strong, and uncommonly brave Sikh who was a bold and fearless saint-soldier, ever ready to risk his life for the Panth.

  • At eighteen, received Amrit at Anandpur Sahib in the presence of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • He spent about 8 years and learned Gurmukhi from Bhai Mani Singh along with horse riding, archery as well as other arms training.
  • Met Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib where Guru Ji asked him to start preaching Sikhism.Later became head "Granthi" at Damdama Sahib.
  • Between 1705 and 1728 Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh produced a number of hand written copies of the Guru Granth Sahib for distribution among the Sikhs.
  • Fought in various wars - In about 1709, Baba Deep Singh Ji joined Banda Singh Bahadur to fight in the battle of Sirhind.
  • On the outskirts of Amritsar, Baba ji and heavily outnumbered Sikhs fought two fierce battles against a Mughal force of 20,000. In the second engagement Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. He kept his promise and died with his severed head resting on the perkerma of Harimander Sahib

Last Week's Featured article: Message of Guru Granth Sahib On September 1, the Sikhs will celebrate 401 years of the first installation of their holy scriptures called the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib was compiled and installed at Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar in 1604. The holy book contains hymns written by saints and scholars of different religions. The SGGS contains message for the whole of humanity. Continued .....

Previous Featured article: Battle of Saragarhi On September 12, the Sikhs will remember with honor the supreme sacrifice of their 21 comrades who for the security and safeguard of their country and fellow citizens willingly laid down their lives. These soldiers were inspired by the heart piercing message of their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Continued .....

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