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<blockquote data-quote="Inderjeet Kaur" data-source="post: 196933" data-attributes="member: 16531"><p><em>(Here is the Google translator version of this post. Not perfect, but understandable.)</em></p><p></p><p>In ancient India sports such as <em> khido-khundi</em>(ਖਿੱਦੋ-ਖੂੰਡੀ) ,tug-of-war ,wrestling ,<em>kotla-chapaki</em>(ਕੋਟਲਾ-ਛਪਾਕੀ) ,skipping rope , hide-&-seek etc. ,were integral part of the rural culture. In addition to these, animal-fights and rural games etc. were seen as a form of entertainment .</p><p><form target="" id="gt-form" action="/" name="text_form" method="post" enctype="application/x-www-form-urlencoded"> </p><p></p><p>In this context <em>khido-khundi</em> , sparrow-hawk fight and Guru Sahib's powerful hawk deserves mention . Hockey lovers will be well aware of this fact that <em>khido-khundi</em> of rural India has evolved into Hockey of the modern times which is now played on Asroturf. In ancient time , there were no set rules for this game, through this game was widely played to keep the mind and body fit and as a means of passing time.</p><p></p><p>Despite Hockey being an advanced form of khido-khundi, it is somewhat different from the latter. <em>Khido</em>,the ball as it was called in those times ,wasn't made from PU, PVC, plastic materials, rubber or leather, but by tying and rounding of worn-out and spare cloth material (similar to what some people do with rubber bands to make rubber-band ball). It was strengthened by using rope and leafy materials towards the outer surface. <em>Khundi </em> or the stick, was made of wood from Banyan, Eucalyptus,<em> Shahtoosh</em> or other commonly found trees, which was light and swift to play with.</p><p></p><p>Historians have found that the above mentioned game was widely prevalent in Rural Punjab of 17th century. Young and old alike have been playing this sport which inculcates discipline ,obedience , self-confidence ,unity , sacrifice ,support and tolerance into its players.</p><p></p><p>Interestlingly enough Guru Gobind Singh Sahib used to play this game with his childhood mates while staying at the villages of <em>Mardo</em> and <em>Bhano Kheri</em> (now in district <em>Ambala</em>). En route from Patna to Anandpur Sahib, Guru Sahib and his mother Mata Gujri Ji spent some time at Guru Sahib's maternal village <em>Lakhnaur</em> (now in district <em>Ambala</em>), where Guru Sahib used to assume the captaincy of his time while playing this game. The history-plaque of Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib, 12 kilometer West on the Ambala Cantt-Hisar highway reads:</p><p></p><p><em>"This sacred place boasts of being the maternal village of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Baba Sri Chand had also earlier visited this place. Artifacts related to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, such as their couch, utensils, potable water-hall are also to be found here"</em></p><p></p><p>Young Gobind Raiused to transverse approximately Kilometers as the playing field, shuttling between Lakhnaur and the neighbouring Village <em>Mardo</em>(where Gurdwara Mardo Sahib has been erected). Historical account says:</p><p></p><p><em>"When young Gobind Rai, aged 7, used to stay at his maternal village Lakhnaur, he used to play Khido-Khundi at this very place. He used to rest at this place during the afternoon. One goal-post was made at this place, the other one at Village Bhano Kheri, where Gurdwara Gaindsar Sahib is now situated"</em></p><p><em></em></p><p></p><p>Also to mention, the field of <em>Khido-khundi</em> approximated about 3 about kilometers. Guru Sahib used to play at this place before returning to his maternal Village Lakhnaur.</p><p></p><p>The hockey stick and ball used bvy Guru Sahib has been preserved at Gurdwara Gaindsar Sahib and concept-paintings are displayed at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib.</p><p></p><p>Even during his childhood, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib used to sport proudly his pet Hawk on his wrist. Notably, by the royal decree, only the ruling Mughals and some rich families could possess a pet Hawk. Guru Sahib sported the Hawk to as a symbol of challenge and to root out subservience from the hearts of the downtrodden Indian commonfolk and to gift them with confidence and valour so as to challenge the corrupt Mughal regime.</p><p></p><p>Read this interesting account of an exemplary battle-of-sorts between meek Sparrows and Peer Amirdeen's Hawk:</p><p>Historical account of Gurdwara Badshahi Bagh, Ambala,</p><p></p><p><em>"Guru Gobind Singh Ji graced this place on the full-moon day of <em>Phagun</em> month. Guru Ji's maternal Uncle Kirpal Chand, some Singhs, his blue horse and white Hawk accompanied him. Peer Amirdeen, who possessed a Hawk himself, became desperate to somehow obtain Guru Sahib's hawk, and challenged him for a Hawk-fight. Guru Sahib said, "We will make sparrows fight with your Hawk. Amirdeen sarcastically replied that the sparrows were his Hawk's prey. When Guru Sahib reiterated a second time, Amirdeen angrily told Guru Sahib to bring forth hjis sparrows. Two sparrows who were sitting in front of Guru Sahib, started fighting with the Hawk upon Guru Sahib's command, and badly wounded Amirdeen's Hawk. At a stone throw distance from here, near the Labhhuwala pond, the Hawk succumbed to his injuries, and Gurdwara Gobindpura is situated there. Guru Gobind Singh Ji had opined:</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Using the meek sparrows,</em></p><p><em>when I shall ruin the Hawk,</em></p><p><em>And against a lakh enemies,</em></p><p><em>shall I stand a mere Singh,</em></p><p><em>Only than shall I assume my name, Gobind Singh."</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Inderjeet Kaur, post: 196933, member: 16531"] [I](Here is the Google translator version of this post. Not perfect, but understandable.)[/I] In ancient India sports such as [I] khido-khundi[/I](ਖਿੱਦੋ-ਖੂੰਡੀ) ,tug-of-war ,wrestling ,[I]kotla-chapaki[/I](ਕੋਟਲਾ-ਛਪਾਕੀ) ,skipping rope , hide-&-seek etc. ,were integral part of the rural culture. In addition to these, animal-fights and rural games etc. were seen as a form of entertainment . <form target="" id="gt-form" action="/" name="text_form" method="post" enctype="application/x-www-form-urlencoded"> In this context [I]khido-khundi[/I] , sparrow-hawk fight and Guru Sahib's powerful hawk deserves mention . Hockey lovers will be well aware of this fact that [I]khido-khundi[/I] of rural India has evolved into Hockey of the modern times which is now played on Asroturf. In ancient time , there were no set rules for this game, through this game was widely played to keep the mind and body fit and as a means of passing time. Despite Hockey being an advanced form of khido-khundi, it is somewhat different from the latter. [I]Khido[/I],the ball as it was called in those times ,wasn't made from PU, PVC, plastic materials, rubber or leather, but by tying and rounding of worn-out and spare cloth material (similar to what some people do with rubber bands to make rubber-band ball). It was strengthened by using rope and leafy materials towards the outer surface. [I]Khundi [/I] or the stick, was made of wood from Banyan, Eucalyptus,[I] Shahtoosh[/I] or other commonly found trees, which was light and swift to play with. Historians have found that the above mentioned game was widely prevalent in Rural Punjab of 17th century. Young and old alike have been playing this sport which inculcates discipline ,obedience , self-confidence ,unity , sacrifice ,support and tolerance into its players. Interestlingly enough Guru Gobind Singh Sahib used to play this game with his childhood mates while staying at the villages of [I]Mardo[/I] and [I]Bhano Kheri[/I] (now in district [I]Ambala[/I]). En route from Patna to Anandpur Sahib, Guru Sahib and his mother Mata Gujri Ji spent some time at Guru Sahib's maternal village [I]Lakhnaur[/I] (now in district [I]Ambala[/I]), where Guru Sahib used to assume the captaincy of his time while playing this game. The history-plaque of Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib, 12 kilometer West on the Ambala Cantt-Hisar highway reads: [I]"This sacred place boasts of being the maternal village of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Baba Sri Chand had also earlier visited this place. Artifacts related to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, such as their couch, utensils, potable water-hall are also to be found here"[/I] Young Gobind Raiused to transverse approximately Kilometers as the playing field, shuttling between Lakhnaur and the neighbouring Village [I]Mardo[/I](where Gurdwara Mardo Sahib has been erected). Historical account says: [I]"When young Gobind Rai, aged 7, used to stay at his maternal village Lakhnaur, he used to play Khido-Khundi at this very place. He used to rest at this place during the afternoon. One goal-post was made at this place, the other one at Village Bhano Kheri, where Gurdwara Gaindsar Sahib is now situated" [/I] Also to mention, the field of [I]Khido-khundi[/I] approximated about 3 about kilometers. Guru Sahib used to play at this place before returning to his maternal Village Lakhnaur. The hockey stick and ball used bvy Guru Sahib has been preserved at Gurdwara Gaindsar Sahib and concept-paintings are displayed at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib. Even during his childhood, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib used to sport proudly his pet Hawk on his wrist. Notably, by the royal decree, only the ruling Mughals and some rich families could possess a pet Hawk. Guru Sahib sported the Hawk to as a symbol of challenge and to root out subservience from the hearts of the downtrodden Indian commonfolk and to gift them with confidence and valour so as to challenge the corrupt Mughal regime. Read this interesting account of an exemplary battle-of-sorts between meek Sparrows and Peer Amirdeen's Hawk: Historical account of Gurdwara Badshahi Bagh, Ambala, [I]"Guru Gobind Singh Ji graced this place on the full-moon day of [I]Phagun[/I] month. Guru Ji's maternal Uncle Kirpal Chand, some Singhs, his blue horse and white Hawk accompanied him. Peer Amirdeen, who possessed a Hawk himself, became desperate to somehow obtain Guru Sahib's hawk, and challenged him for a Hawk-fight. Guru Sahib said, "We will make sparrows fight with your Hawk. Amirdeen sarcastically replied that the sparrows were his Hawk's prey. When Guru Sahib reiterated a second time, Amirdeen angrily told Guru Sahib to bring forth hjis sparrows. Two sparrows who were sitting in front of Guru Sahib, started fighting with the Hawk upon Guru Sahib's command, and badly wounded Amirdeen's Hawk. At a stone throw distance from here, near the Labhhuwala pond, the Hawk succumbed to his injuries, and Gurdwara Gobindpura is situated there. Guru Gobind Singh Ji had opined: Using the meek sparrows, when I shall ruin the Hawk, And against a lakh enemies, shall I stand a mere Singh, Only than shall I assume my name, Gobind Singh."[/I] [/QUOTE]
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