Guru Ji was never an aggressor, nor did he ever fight for wealth, land, property or for women. The battles were all essentially in self-defense. The success in these battles instilled Sikhs with new found zeal, and self-confidence which was lacking earlier.
Born in Goindval, Punjab, Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the youngest son of Bhai Jetha, who was known as Guru Ram Das later on, and Mata Bhani - the daughter of Guru Amar Das.
For the first time that neither gurdwaras nor social workers could set up chabeel stalls, courtesy the fear of spread of coronavirus.
Shahidi Diwas: Guru Arjan Dev was captured by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1606 and imprisoned because of his increasing influence among people and also the spread of Sikhism
Wilfully turning one’s back to subjective as well as collective memory only helps in corroding the basis of identity. And, to requote Quine, no entity without identity.
The point is that the significance of Vaisakhi did not start with 1699 nor did it end that day. The revolution of Vaisakhi continues apace and undiminished today. We need to move our heads into the 21st century to see it.
In absence of annual parade in Surrey, Sikhs raising funds to honour spirit of sacred holiday
Sikh Nanakshahi Calendar 2020-2021. List of dates and events celebrated by Sikhs.
On his 376th death anniversary, ThePrint explores Guru Hargobind’s life and his role in shaping Sikh traditions.