Ans. The first training camp of the All India Sikh Students Federation was held at Sri Paunta Sahib in 1950. The principal of this training camp was Sardar Sarup Singh, the founder president of the Federation.
Q.100. When and where was the first camp of the All India Sikh Students Federation held? Read More »
Ans. It is true that the Sikh empire went the way Baba Faridhas written: ਗੰਢੇਦਿਆਂ ਛਿਅ ਮਾਹ ਤੁੜੰਦਿਆ ਹਿਕੁ ਖਿਨੋ॥ (SGGS, P. 488) “It takes six months (for the formation (of human body in mother’s womb), but only one moment to break it asunder (the death)”. There are four main reasons for the demise of
Q. 98. Describe the main reasons why the Sikh empire ended so fast. Read More »
Ans. Baba Bota Singh and Bhai Garja Singh were passing through a village when they heard the conversation between two Muslims. One of them pointed his finger towards them and said to the other, “You were saying that the Sikhs have been completely exterminated, but look at those two Sikhs, they are still alive”. The
Ans. King Farakh Saiyyar asked Baba Banda Singh, what kind of death he would like to have. The determination personified Baba Banda Singh replied, “The kind of death he (Farakh Saiyyar) himself would like to have”. This answer is even firmer than the historical answer that Raja Porus gave to Alexander-the-Great (i.e. that Alexander should
Ans. The minor holocaust occurred between January 1, 1746 and June 30, 1746 at reedy marshes of Kaahnuwaan. Nawab Yahya Khan and his Hindu Diwan, Lakhpat Rae, with a huge army under their command, invaded the Sikhs with vengeance. According to one estimate about ten thousand Sikhs courted martyrdom. Bhai Ratan Singh Bhangoo has described
Ans. Several reasons can be put forth to explain why in spite of the two holocausts (Ghallugharas) the Sikhs could not be exterminated or subdued. Some of these reasons are, able leaders, correct policies (strategies), good battle strategy, positive attitude, three-way-wars, tremendous sympathy and devotion of masses towards Sikhs and exemplary bravery of Sikh women.
Ans. Politics is an inseparable part of religion. Efforts to separate the two (from time to time) have resulted in deterioration of morals and ethics. Just as the famous Urdu poet, Dr. Iqbal has said: “Whether an autocratic system of government or a democracy, when religion is separated from politics, it results in a ruthless
Q. 91. Why the religion and politics are inseparable in Sikhism? Read More »
Ans. The Sikhs have been agitating, fighting and sacrificing their lives for the following principles: 1. Truth. 2. Love. 3. Self respect. 4. Freedom.In the future also they will keep on doing so.
Ans. Guru Har Gobind said:vlod eisbiznosHumility is the root of “Sikhi”.Service (of human kind) is the branches of “Sikhi”. Holy congregation (Saadh Sangat) is the leaves of “Sikhi”. Understanding the Word (Shabad) are the flowers, while the fruits are becoming completely oblivious of care for ones body (ones own well being) compared to the well
Ans. The four sentences of Charles Beard are: The total Sikh history can be summarized as follows: The (true) Gurus came to this world and lived here. They gave the boons of Naam, spiritual advice and method to lead true life. Like any other householder, they had dealings with people. They showered their kindness. They
