Ans. For ages, the gods, human beings and sages had been in search of the Amrit, says Guru Amar Das: “ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਖੋਜਦੇ” (SGGS, P. 918) The Sikh is fortunate that the Guru not only administered the Amrit to him but also told him the procedure to prepare it. Furthermore, the Guru […]
Q. 34. Describe the great significance of “Amrit*” and describe how it is administered. Read More »
Ans. Rehit, as described in the previous section (32), is to lead ones life according to the Guru’s prescribed code of conduct. To ignore or violate any of its tenets is Kuraihit. In addition, there are some specific taboos that may be called major Kuraihits. There are four Kuraihits or taboos and five Rehits.KURAIHITS (TABOOS):
Q. 33. What is the meaning of “Rehit” and “Kuraihit”? Read More »
Ans. In the “Lughat-I-kashori” (Arabic dictionary) the term “Khalsa” has been defined as: that royal land which is not the property of any one else. The tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh, made the Sikhs the Khalsa, which means that they belong only to Akaal Purakh (God Almighty). In other words there is no intermediary between
Q. 30. Who do we call a Khalsa? Read More »
Ans. For those, who have taken “Khande di Pahul” (undergone the Amrit’ ceremony of the double-edged dagger), are called Khalsa, and the followers of Guru Nanak. In order to understand the difference between a Sikh and a Singh, it will be advantageous to read the dialogue that took place between Lord Budha and his disciple,
Q. 29. Whom do we call a Singh? Read More »
Ans. The first Master, Guru Nanak Dev had two sons, Baba Siri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand. Guru Angad Dev had two sons, Baba Dasu and Baba Datu Also he had two daughters, Bibi Amro and Bibi Anokhi. Guru Amar Das had two sons, Baba Mohan and Baba Mohri. Also he had two daughters, Bibi
Q. 28. What do you know about the children of the Gurus? Read More »
Ans. The forts constructed by Guru Gobind Singh in and around Anand Pur are as follows: 1. Nirmoh Garh 2. Loh Garh 3. Hol Garh (the literal meaning of ‘hola’ is invasion) 4. Fateh Garh 5. Kes Garh (signifies unity) 6. Anand Garh.The tenth Master got these forts constructed in order to maintain peace and
Ans. If the Mughal emperors are known for their passion for founding new cities and constructing famous buildings, then our Gurus’ contribution in building new cities is in no way less than that of the Mughal emperors. The following towns/cities were founded by our Gurus: 1. Kartar Pur (Raavi-now in Pakistan)Guru Nanak Dev Ji 2.
Q. 24. Name the sacred towns founded by our Gurus. Read More »
Ans. Bhatt Narbad Singh, son of Bhai Kesho Singh, who was present at Nanderh at the time of transfer of pontificate, gives the following witness-account: “Guru Gobind, the tenth Master, son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, at Nanderh, in Deccan (South India), Sammat 1765, on fourth day of the month of Kartik (Bikrami Calendar), in ascending
