Q.6. Give the names of the ten Divine Masters and give briefly the attributes of their personalities?

Ans. The names of the ten Divine Masters and the attributes of their personalities are as follows:

First Divine MasterGuru Nanak Dev JiHumility
Second Divine MasterGuru Angad Dev JiObedience
Third Divine MasterGuru Amar Das JiEquality
Fourth Divine MasterGuru Ram Das JiService
Fifth Divine MasterGuru Arjan Dev JiSelf Sacrifice
Sixth Divine MasterGuru Har Gobind JiJustice
Seventh Divine MasterGuru Hari Rai JiMercy
Eighth Divine MasterGuru Hari Krishan JiPurity
Ninth Divine MasterGuru Tegh Bahadur JiPoise
Tenth Divine MasterGuru Gobind Singh JiCourage

Bhai Nand Lal, in his book, “Jang Naama“, has taken the name of each of the ten Gurus and based on the letters of their names in Persian script, has described in one line their attributes and sung their praises:

The First Divine Master: He brightens the Divine light of the timeless Supreme Being (Akaal Purakh) and enlightens (the world) with His knowledge and belief in Him. His detachment (from worldly comforts) is a matter of pride for even a perfect ascetic. At the same time his generosity is fathomless.

The Second Divine Master: In the beginning he was a selfless, dedicated disciple and in the end, because of his unquestioned adherence to the will of his Master (Guru Nanak), he became Guru. He carried on the torch, of unbending belief and commitment to the truth, of Guru Nanak and even enhanced its brightness. Guru Angad is loved by everyone. He removes anxieties and alleviates problems of everyone with his embraces of affection. He is a medicine for all maladies.

The Third Divine Master: He does not keep rancour in his mind. His personality glows like truth and his behaviour is full of spirited gaiety. Those who are lost find solace and those with no refuge find refuge with him. In essence he is a reflection of God Himself.

The Fourth Divine Master: Extremely noble who infuses (spiritual) life in everyone. Always remains in communion with God.

The Fifth Divine Master: God abides in Guru Arjan and he abides in God. He emanates Lord’s fragrance and the devotees receive spiritual refreshment from the martyrdom of Guru Arjan.

The Sixth Divine Master: Guru Har Gobind’s sword conquers the enemies (of justice). His arrows shatter even the rock-like arrogance and ruthlessness (of enemies).

The Seventh Divine Master: He is support and refuge of weak and shelter-less. He straightens the focus of those whose minds are bent towards (focused on) falsehood.

The Eighth Divine Master: He is a crown (at the head of) those devotees who are accepted by and are close to God. The light of his immaculate personality gives lustre to truth.

The Ninth Divine Master: By sacrificing himself for other’s rights, Guru Tegh Bahadur has laid the foundation of a new tradition. The truth owes its sheen to his sacred personality.

The Tenth Divine Master: He crushed the ruthless hand of even the emperor of India, who called himself Alamgeer, (the conqueror of the world). Divine victory is emblazoned on his saffron-colour banner. His heart is pure, free from animosity and his personality is like a blemish-less mirror of truth.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

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