Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

By Akshya Rout

JAJPUR, JAN 19 :  Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated on January 20 by Sikhs across the world. The festival honors and remembers the Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh — an inspirational man who was also a warrior, poet, philosopher, and a spiritual master.

 The Sikh community chose this day, in particular, to remember Guru Gobind Singh because January 20 is the birth anniversary of the great guru.

So no matter how much work you have, or how much stress you are under, use this day to break the rut and get in touch with your spiritual side.

It’s time to start healing. Guru Gobind Singh is an inspirational figure in the history of Sikhism because of his ancestors, as well as the steps he took for Sikhs in his lifetime.

Singh was the son of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. After his father was killed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Singh became a Sikh leader when he was merely nine years of age.

 Throughout his life, he fought against Muslim rulers and the injustices that were committed by them. Singh became such a popular name not only because of his skills as a warrior, but because he lived his life to set an example for others.

He not only mastered the art of fighting, but also focused on spreading his philosophical teachings in the Sikh community. Singh also started the tradition of ‘Khalsa’, which includes ‘Kesh’ (uncut hair), ‘Kangha’ (a wooden comb), Kara (an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist), Kripan (a sword or dagger), and ’Kacchera’ (short breeches).

This tradition birthed a new ceremony for Sikh warriors whose duty was to protect people from religious persecution. This meant that a Khalsa Sikh was given the title of a Singh, whereas a female was called Kaur.

 The tradition of Khalsa in Guru Gobind’s life became a way of life and the warriors had to follow a very strict code of conduct.

Singh also finalized the “Kartarpur Pothi” — a manuscript of the great Guru Granth Sahib that serves as the primary scripture of Sikhism.

In total, Singh fought 13 wars against the Mughal Empire.Minster Pritiranjan Ghadei Said This Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, I hope you get the inspiration to lead a life of courage and selfless service.

 Writer Taraprasad Mishra Said May Guru Govind Singh Ji gives you, the courage and strength to fight the evil, and stand by the side of truth. Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.Social worker Rachita Mishra Said As we celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, may the divine light of his teachings guide you on the path of truth and righteousness.

 Happy Gurpurab.Writer Truptirekha Sahoo Said Wishing you and your family a happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti filled with happiness.Engnieer Arun Pattnaik Said On this auspicious occasion, I wish that all the principles of Khalsa introduced by Guru Gobind Singh Ji – fearlessness, compassion, and honesty become your guiding force in life.