Who Are The Gurus?

[Astroboy]

1. Who wrote Mool Mantra?
Savaiyeee by Guru Gobind Singh
Sukhmani by Guru Arjan Dev ji
Guru Nanak Dev ji
Assa di var by Guru Nanak dev ji

2. Who are Sons of Guru Gobind Singh?
Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh
Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh
The Khalsa
All of the Above

3. When and where was Khalsa Panth created?
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Anandpur Sahib
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Golden Temple
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Patna sahib
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Hazoor sahib

4. The first Sikh Martyr was ?
Guru Nanak Dev ji
Guru Arjan Dev ji
Guru Hargobind ji
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji

5. Akal Takht was established as supreme center for Sikh political activities by?
Guru Hargobind ji
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji
Guru Nanak Dev ji
Guru Arjan Dev ji
Guru Ramdas ji

6. The first Sikh warrior was ?
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji
Guru Hargobind ji
Baba Buddha ji
Bhai Bidhi chand
Guru Gobind Singh

7. Wadda Ghalughara happened when ?
Meer Mannu declared bounty for heads of dead Sikhs
Lakhpat Rai killed 15,000 Sikhs at Kahnuwan
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Hazoor sahib
Abdali killed 30,000 Sikh men, women and children at kup

8. Chhota Ghalughara happened when ?
Meer Mannu declared bounty for heads of ded Sikhs
Lakhpat Rai killed 15,000 Sikhs at Kahnuwan
30th March, 1699 A.D. at Hazoor sahib
Abdali killed 30,000 Sikh men, women and children at kup

9. The only Sikh who has seen 6 Gurus is ?
Bhai Bidhi Chand
Bhai Mani Singh
Baba Buddha ji
Bhai Taru ji
Bibi Bhani ji

10. Martyr who allowed his scalp to be chopped off but not his hair was ?
Bhai Bidhi Chand
Bhai Mani Singh
Baba Buddha ji
Bhai Taru ji
Bibi Bhani ji

11. Mai Bhago ji is revered as ?
Mother of a Guru
Great Sikh warrior
Sikh preacher
Great Sikh Martyr
Great Sikh Leader

12. Bibi Bhani ji is revered as?
Mother of a Guru
Daughter of a Guru
Sikh preacher
Great Sikh Leader
All of the above

13. A specific movement againt Sati Pratha and Casteism and for widow marriage was started by ?
Guru Nanak Dev ji
Guru Ramdas ji
Guru Arjan Dev ji
Guru Gobind Singh ji
Guru Amardas ji

14. Bhai Subeg Singh and Bhai Shahbaz Singh were ?
friends
not related
enemies
Great Sikh martyrs

15. Guru Gobind Singh was?
10th Sikh guru
A Poet
Great Sikh Warrior
Great Sikh Martyr
All of the above

16. Bidhi Chand got back horses gifted to Guru Hargobind from ?
Mughals
Afghanis
British
Rohillas

17. Saka Punja Sahib happened when ?
Mahant Narain Das killed Sikhs at Nankana
Meer Mannu killed Sikh infants
Zakriya Khan levied bounty on Sikhs
British Train Ran over Sikhs
Gurdwara Punja Sahib was freed

18. Saka Nankana Sahib happened when ?
Mahant Narain Das killed Sikhs at Nankana
Meer Mannu killed Sikh infants
Zakriya Khan levied bounty on Sikhs
British Train Ran over Sikhs
Gurdwara Punja Sahib was freed

19. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was grandson of ?
Bhai Mani Singh
Baba Buddha ji
Bhai Taru ji
Bhai Charat Singh
Bibi Bhani ji

20. Hari Singh Nalua was ?
saint
a coward
Great Sikh leader
Great Sikh Martyr
Great Sikh Warrior

21. Bhai Jaita Singh ji Rangreta , Guru ka Beta was?
saint
Great Sikh Warrior
Contemporary of Guru Nanak
Great Sikh leader
Great Sikh Martyr

22. Baghel Singh Dhaliwal got constructed?
Gurdwaras in UP
Fatehgarh sahib at Sarhind
All Gurdwaras in Delhi
Gurdwara Patna Sahib
Gurdwara Hazoor Sahib

23. Makkhan Shah in Sikh History is revered for ?
Avenging martyrdom of ninth Guru
Constructing many gurdwaras
raising an army
freeing sixth guru from prison
finding Ninth Guru at Bakala

24. Mahant Narain Das killed hundreds of Sikhs at ?
Gurdwara Shaheedan Lahore
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
Gurdwara Gangsar Jaito
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Tarntaran
Gurdwara Punja Sahib

25. In 1947, more then 50% of Sikhs were left homeless due to?
religious bigotry of muslim leader Jinnah
killings by Hindu leaders
Bangladesh was created
Punjab was divided into two states in India

 

[Archived_member2]

Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakal!
Dear all and Begum Jee!

When will you display the sculptures (moorties) of the Gurus?

Balbir Singh

 

[Astroboy]

Bhai Banno

Bhai Banno's services in the construction of Harimandir Sahib are significant. On completion of Harimandir Sahib someone asked Guru Sahib as to who should be served the platter first according to the established practices. Guru Sahib said "Whoever has done service everyday by remaining modest and keeping his low profile." Guru Arjan Dev honored Bhai Banno by placing the first platter of the feast before him.

 

[Astroboy]

The Baoli of Goindwal

Realising that the water of the beas river was not for human consumption, Guru Amar Dass constructed a Baoli at Goindwal, covering the entire area with trees This not only provided safe drinking water to the people but also helped to create an eco-friendly environment..

 

[Astroboy]

Guru Amar Das Ji Fetching water

(Guru) Amar Das Ji filling water in a gagar (brass pitcher) from the river Beas early in the morning for Guru Angad Dev Ji to bathe with.
(Guru) Amar Das ji took up residence at Gowindwal at the request of Guru Angad Dev Ji. Early each morning (Guru) Amar Das Ji would fill a gagar of water and walk all the way to Khadur for Guru Ji's bathing. Then would walk all the way back but never turning his back towards Guru Angad Dev Ji. Thus (Guru) Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad Dev Ji for twelve years.

 

[Astroboy]

Creation of Baoli Sahib

Devotees bathing in Baoli Sahib
A Baoli is a staircase leading to water. The Baoli Sahib was contructed by Guru Amar Das Ji after Sikhs were prevented from fetching water from a local source. The digging started in 1556 and completed in 1559. The Baoli Sahib was completed with 84 steps.

 

[TGill]

Dear Amarsanghera ji
- What kind of fixation are you talking about, does this have anything to do with the saying of Buddha that ' If you see me on the path, kill me'. Sherab ji, you must have something to share on this !
- why are we told to see Guru granth sahib as living guru then, will it not cause fixation ?
Bhul chuk maaf

 

[drkhalsa]

Devotees bathing in Baoli Sahib
A Baoli is a staircase leading to water. The Baoli Sahib was contructed by Guru Amar Das Ji after Sikhs were prevented from fetching water from a local source. The digging started in 1556 and completed in 1559. The Baoli Sahib was completed with 84 steps.

Interesting thing about he pic is !
One Muslim Guy taking bath in Baoli Saahib

I know from various sources that it was like this in olden times when muslim used to visit quite often Gurdwara and congretion

 

[TGill]

what's so interesting in that Khalsa ji, probably he is just a sikh wearing cap. (not possible ) .
- more interesting than that is everyone is having their eyes closed. Why would that be so ?

 

[Astroboy]

The Dastar of the Sikhs
The Dastar (Turban) of the Sikhs
Historical Background
Turban is and has been an inseparable part of a Sikh's life. Since Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, all Sikhs have been wearing turbans. Refer to Dr. Trilochan Singh's "Biography of Guru Nanak Dev." All Sikh Gurus wore turbans. The Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) specifically says that all Sikhs must wear a turban. According to the Rehatnama of Bhai Chaupa Singh, who was a contemporary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the five Kakars of Sikhism were: Kachh (a special underwear), Karha (a steel bracelet), Kirpan (small sword), Kangha (comb) and Keski (a small turban).
Guru Gobind Singh says,
"Kangha dono vakt kar, paag chune kar bandhai."
Translation:
"Comb your hair twice a day and tie your turban carefully, turn by turn."
Bhai Chaupa Singh says,
"Kachh, karha, kirpan, kangha, keski, Eh panj kakar rehat dhare Sikh soi."
Translation:
The five Kakars of Sikhism are special underwear, steel bracelet, sword, comb, and small turban. A person who wears all these Sikh symbols should be considered a Sikh.
Several ancient Sikh documents refer to the order of Guru Gobind Singh about wearing five Ks. Bhai Rattan Singh Bhangu is one of the most famous ancient Sikh historians. He is the author of "Sri Gur Panth Parkash" which he wrote almost two centuries ago. He writes,
"Doi vele utth bandhyo dastare, pahar aatth rakhyo shastar sambhare |
. . .
Kesan ki kijo pritpal, nah(i) ustran se katyo vaal |"
Translation:
"Tie your turban twice a day and carefully wear weapons 24
hours a day.
. . .
Take good care of your hair. Do not cut your hair."

("Sri Gur Granth Parkash" by Bhai Rattan Singh Bhangu, page 78)
The following information describes the importance of turban !
Holiness and Spirituality
Turban is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism. When Guru Ram Dass Ji left for heavenly abode, his elder son Pirthi Chand wore a turban, which is usually worn by an elder son when his father passes away. (In the same manner) Guru Arjan Dev was honored with the turban of Guruship.
Marne di pag Pirthiye badhi. Guriyaee pag Arjan Ladhi.

("Partakh Hari," Jiwni Guru Arjan Dev Ji, by Principal Satbir Singh)
Guru Angad Dev honored Guru Amardas ji with a turban (Siropa) when he was made the Guru.
Baptism ceremony is one of the most important ceremonies in a Sikhs' life. That ceremony cannot be completed without wearing a turban.
The most revered Sikh symbol is hair. The turban is required of every Sikh in order to cover his/her hair. This is the primary reason the comb (kangha) is one of the five requirements in the Sikh way of life.
Guru Angad Dev ji honored Guru Amardas ji with a turban (Siropa) when he was made the Guru. Similarly, the Turban (Dastaar) has remained the key aspect in a Sikh's honor. Those who have selflessly served the community are honored with Turbans.
Baptism ceremony is one of the most important ceremonies in a Sikhs' life. That ceremony cannot be completed without wearing a turban. Indeed, a short-turban (called a keski) is one of the five requirements of baptized Sikhs. The most revered Sikh symbol is hair. The turban is required of every Sikh in order to cover his/her hair. This is also the primary reason the comb (kangha) is another one of the five requirements in the Sikh way of life.
All the Sikh Gurus wore turban. Throughout our short history, all Sikhs have been required to do so. The Turban has indeed become synonymous with Sikhism. Yet, other religions such as Hinduism, Islam and even Christianity have similar tenets as evidenced by the following:
Once they enter the gates of the inner Court, they are to wear linen vestments, They shall wear linen turbans, and linen drawers on their loins.

(Old Testament: Ezekiel 44:18-19)
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Turban as a Robe of Honor
The highest honor that a Sikh religious organization can bestow upon any individual is a Siropa. It is a blessing of the Guru which is bestowed upon a person who has devoted a major portion of his/her life for the welfare of the Sikh or the humanity in general. Sometimes a Siropa is also bestowed upon the families of Sikhs martyrs.
Turban in Social Life
Muslim men and women in many countries still wear turban. It is said that the Egyptians removed their turban during mourning.
Even in Punjab removing a turban from a person's head was considered a sign of mourning . Bhai Gurdas, a Sikh savant, who was contemporary of the several Sikh Gurus writes in his Vars:
Tthande khuhu naike pag visar(i) aya sir(i) nangai | Ghar vich
ranna(n) kamlia(n) dhussi liti dekh(i) kudhange |

(Vara(n) Bhai Gurdas, Var 32, pauri 19)
Translation:
A person, after taking a bath at the well during winter time, forgot his turban at the well and came home bareheaded. When the women saw him at home without a turban, they thought someone had died and they started to cry.
There are many Punjabi idioms and proverbs that describe how important is a turban in one's life.
Pag Vatauni (Exchange of Turban)
People in Punjab have been and still do exchange turbans with closest friends. Once they exchange turbans they become friends for life and forge a permanent relationship. They take a solemn pledge to share their joys and sorrows under all circumstances. Exchanging turban is a glue that can bind two individuals or families together for generations.
Turban as a Symbol of Responsibility
People who have lived in India would know the turban tying ceremony known as Rasam Pagri (Turban Tying Ceremony). This ceremony takes place once a man passed away and his oldest son takes over the family responsibilities by tying turban in front of a large gathering. It signifies that now he has shouldered the responsibility of his father and he is the head of the family.
Turban and Sikh Military Life
Turban is a symbol of honor and self-respect. The Sikh Army fought their last major battle against the British in 1845. All the Sikh soldiers and generals were wearing turbans at that time. Shah Muhammad, a great Punjabi poet and historian, who witnessed that war, writes:

Pishe baitth sardara(n) Gurmatta kita, Koi akal da karo ilaj yaro. Sherh burshia(n) di sade pesh ayee, Pag dahrhia(n) di rakho laaj yaro.
​

The Sikh chiefs took a unanimous and firm religious decision (Gurmatta), that they should have sense enough to judge the tenor of Maharani Jinda(n) Kaur and the crafty Britishers. They said that they were facing a very shrewd enemy and it was high time for them to save their honor because they were wearing turbans and beards (both symbols of self-respect).
The Sikh soldiers refused to wear helmets during World War I and World War II. They fought with turbans on their heads. A Sikh (Khalsa) is supposed to be fearless. Wearing a helmet is admitting fear of death. Many Sikhs received Victoria Cross which is one of the most prestigious gallantry awards in the British army.
Many Sikhs refused to remove turban even in jails. Bhai Randhir Singh, a widely respected Sikh preacher, scholar and a freedom fighter had to undergo a fast to win his right to wear turban in the prison.
High Moral Values
Sikh history is full of facts that men and women of other faiths such as Hindus and Muslims felt safe when there was a Sikh around them. They felt secure from invaders and other people when Khalsa was around. The woman or the oppressed would feel safe and sound under the protection of "khalsa". It was a common saying in Punjab:
"Aye nihang, booha khol de nishang"
Translation: The Nihangs (Sikhs) are at the door. Dear woman! go ahead open the door without any fear whatsoever.
In the ancient times, the Sikhs men had to fight tough battles with the rulers. They moved from village to village at night. Sometimes they had to hide. Women folks had a very high degree of trust in the Nihangs (Sikhs) who can be clearly identified with a turban and beard. Women knew that the Nihangs (Sikhs) wore high moral character and never mistreated or molested women. So they fed them and helped them in whatever way they could.
Turban a Symbol of Missionary Zeal and Courage
There are many references in the Sikh history that describe how Guru Gobind Singh personally tied beautiful dumalas (turbans) on the heads of both his elder sons Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh and how he personally gave them arms, decorated them like bridegrooms, and sent them to the battlefield at Chamkaur Sahib where they both received martyrdom. When the Sikhs go to an agitation (morcha), they usually wear a saffron color turban which is a symbol of sacrifice and martyrdom.
Beauty
"khoob teri pagri, meethae tere bol"
In the ancient Egyptian civilization turban was an ornamental head dress. They called it pjr from which is perhaps derived the word "pugree" commonly used in India and other Asian countries.
Kingly Turban
Sign of Sardari.
It was meant for only kings. Minorities were not allowed to wear turban and kirpan.
"och dumalra"
Most Respectful
Bare head is not considered appropriate as per gurbani:
"ud ud ravaa jhaate paaye, vekhe log hasae ghar jaaye"
Identity
It provides Sikhs a unique identity. You will see only sikhs wearing turban in western countries.
If a Sikhs likes to become one with his/her Guru, he/she must look like a Guru (wear a turban). Guru Gobind Singh has said,
"Khalsa mero roop hai khaas. Khalse me hau karo niwas."
Translation:
Khalsa (Sikh) is a true picture of mine. I live in a Khalsa.
According to the historical accounts, Guru Gobind Singh tied almost 18 inches high dumala (turban) just before he left for heavenly abode.

[Courtesy:Bhai Surinder Singh Ji and Bhai Tarlochan Singh Jee]

 

[Astroboy]

See this
YouTube - Awesome Guru Gobind Singh Ji - Bentee Chaupai

 

[TGill]

The times have changed begum ji, not only sikhs but every one who was respected used to wear turban in those times. It was need of the hour at that time, probably that is why Guruji asked for it (although no one here is able to establish any proof which really says that Guruji asked for it).
Now everyone is respected, Ever wonder what is the need of this hour then, what about spirituality?
Mind you I am not against turban, please wear it, it looks really good but why force others to wear it in the name of sikhism. why pass hatred in the name of non essentials, why not be a better and loving humans instead.

 

[TGill]

A Gateway to Sikhism

begum ji from where do you get all these links, are you google

Just kidding

 

[drkhalsa]

hat's so interesting in that Khalsa ji, probably he is just a sikh wearing cap. (not possible

) .
- more interesting than that is everyone is having their eyes closed. Why would that be so ?

You could be right !
as SGPC was not there to ban caps in gurdwara
but that man has also mustache shaved so kinda funky sehajdari i guess , ( going by your version )

 

[TGill]

LOL...:}{}{}:.. very very funky...
Is that why we should not have faith in pics...

 

[Astroboy]

Would it make any difference if you lived 10 years or 85 ? A dog's age is one 7th of human's, yet it has all the time to be better and loving creature. So what does one live for ? What is the purpose of your life ? Who do you live for and what are your reasons?

I'm not saying living is bad. Go ahead and continue living your life for the next 20 years. And if those 20 years have passed and now we're talking, so what have you achieved in those 20 years. Eaten alot of deg. Done alot of paath yet don't have any clue why!!!

Did this and that meditation, yoga, "satsangs", radhasoami, eckankar, prem rawat, ruhani satsang, sufism, white magic, palmistry, numerology, tarot, i-ching, taoism, buddhism, vedanta, rehan sebai, etc. ...... why then that dissatisfaction ?

Where should one's dhyana be ? What is simran, sadhana, bhagti, sewa ?
Why follow Guru ?

One can do anything in this world but that dissatisfaction will always remain. Even those who think they hear the anhad shabad are also not satisfied.

So where is satisfaction ? Alcohol ? Tobacco ? Drugs ?

Let me tell you a story,

There was a King who got every wise man in his territory to visit him. Like you/me, the King wanted the 'real' gyan. He asked every wise man to give him gyan but he had a condition. He said, I want you to give me the Gyan within a very short time limit - from the time I hold on to the reins of my horse till I mount the horse.
Obviously, no one could do that. As the years passed, the King became even more dissatisfied with the rituals of daily living and his 'thirst' grew to an uncontrollable point. He ordered all his aides to seek high and low for someone who has real gyan and can live up to his time-limit conditions because he did not want to be bored with lectures.

One of his servants finally had the courage to tell the King about a man who had a hunch-back, who lives all by himself and didn't mix with anyone. As he described to the King, the King ordered him to bring the hunch-back man before him.

The King in total humility and desperation asked the hunch back to give him Gyan with the mentioned condition. The man said OK. When the horse was brought before the King, the man spoke up - he told the King, you laid the condition to get the gyan similarly in all fairness, I have a condition as well. The King asked what is the condition ? He said, give your MIND to me. The King said OK.

So both were ready for the final show to begin. The King then held the reins of the horse and put one foot on the saddle. The hunch back voiced out again, he said - "Your Majesty, you cannot mount the horse, since you have given your MIND to me, you must obey me". In that very instance, the King was shocked but at the same time received his real Gyan.

Now let's go back to the pictures:
You might have a dream about these pictures tonight. Sweet dreams.


The Emperor Akbar paying homeage to Guru Amar Das Ji

The Emperor Akbar paying homeage to Guru Amar Das Ji at Goindwal.
Emperor Akbar had great reverence for the House of Guru Nanak. He honoured saints of all religions and apid his respects while touring his empire. In 1567 he visited Lahore where he met Guru Amar Das Ji. On being informed that no one could see the Guru without first partaking food in the Langur, Akbar who respected all religions welcomed the idea. the Emperor sat in a row on the floor with ordinary folk of humble origin and ate Langur. He was greatly impressed by this unique institution, where all people irrespective of caste, creed or religion could satisfy their hunger.

 

[Astroboy]

Guru Angad Dev Ji and Humayun

While Guru Angad Dev Ji is absorbed in teaching children an enraged King Humayun has his hand on his sword.
When Humayun the elder son of Babur was defeated by Sher Shah he came to seek the blessing of Guru Angad Dev Ji. At the time Guru Ji were absorbed in teaching the children to read. Feeling offended for not being immediately attended to he put his hand on the hilt of his sword. Guru Ji looked up calmly and said " It is unchivalrous for a king to flee from the battlefield and vent their wrath upon men of God". Hearing these words of wisdom Humayun realised his folly and begged forgiveness.

 

[spnadmin]

Begum ji

A video clip with a discussion about the importance of the Dev Gurus recorded during a Jaap Sahib camp a few weeks ago. Hope you like it.

MrSikhNet

My paltry contribution -- this is a wonderful thread! If you want to move this link to a place where it doesn't interrupt the flow of your information, go ahead and move it.

 

[Astroboy]

YouTube - Why I am a Sikh - Talk in Punjabi with Sadasat Simran Singh
YouTube - A Blind Girl gets back her eyesight at harmandir Sahib Amrit=
YouTube - Love of Gurbani Kirtan (In Punjabi)

 

[TGill]

Begum ji,

aad ji - I'm sure begum ji is not interrupted by paltry things like these. The information will always flow from begum ji... She always has something unique and beautiful to share !!

Thanks begum ji