This article provides some indication of how men coped with these conditions...
Sikhi is a religion of converts. 3 of the Guru Sahibs converted. Some of the most consequential Sikhs of the last century were converts: Bhagat Puran Singh, Prof Sahib Singh & Master Tara Singh. Many of you reading this, and myself as well, were blessed to be born into this tradition.
The real revelation was written directly by Guru Gobind Singh.
Most of us must have thought that what actually is the origin of this blessed food ?
This week is the solemn remembrance of the first holocaust of Sikhs called 'Chhota Ghallughara' which took place 275 years ago.
It started as a small plinth/platform, founded by Sixth guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, who marked the seat of Guru Ramdas, from where he administered the construction of the Sarovar.
This story is directly based on a historic text and shows the personality of the future Guru when he was young: Sri Teg Bahadur had no interest with anything in this world. His mother, Mata Nanki, was concerned about this and asked the Guru what greatness he sees in her simple son.