Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: History And Significance You Must Know
By Jasreet Kaur16, Jan 2024 02:20 PMjagranjosh.com
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru was a remarkable leader. His life, marked by spiritual wisdom and military strength, shaped Sikh history. Let's delve into his teachings, leadership, and enduring impact on society.
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna, Bihar. This year, Guru Govind Jayanti will be celebrated on January 17.
Early Life
The only child of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Gobind Rai, was born in Patna and taken to Anandpur at the age of five, where he received education in poetry, fighting, Sanskrit, and Persian.
Education
Guru Gobind Singh received education in various subjects, including philosophy, literature, and martial arts.
Creation of Khalsa
Initiated the Khalsa Panth on April 13, 1699, during the Vaisakhi festival. Administered Amrit (baptism) to the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones), establishing the Khalsa identity.
Literary Contributions:
He authored several religious compositions, including the Guru Granth Sahib. Wrote the Zafarnama, a letter to Emperor Aurangzeb, expressing his views on justice and religious freedom.
Promotion of Equality
Stood against caste-based discrimination and encouraged the use of the surname Singh for Sikh men and Kaur for Sikh women to eliminate caste distinctions.
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