Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Gurgaddi Diwas
बादशाह-ए-मीरी पीरी साहिब श्री गुरु हरिगोबिंद साहिब जी का पावन गुरुगद्दी गुरूपर्व 31 मई 2024 को श्रद्धा व धूमधाम से मनाया जा रहा है। पांचवें गुरु श्री गुरु अर्जुन देव जी की महान शहादत के पश्चात इस दिन श्री गुरु नानक साहिब के आध्यात्मिक सिंहासन पर श्री गुरु हरिगोबिंद साहिब जी को विराजमान किया गया।
We commemorate the 418th anniversary of the Gurgaddi Diwas of Badshah-e-Miri Piri Sahib Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib - 6th Sikh Guru. Gurta Gaddi or Gurgaddi Diwas (गुरुता-गद्दी गुरुपुरब वा गुरूपर्व) marks the day when the spiritual throne of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib was passed on to 6th Nanak Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji after the martyrdom of 5th Guru Arjun Dev Ji.
As Bhai Gurdas Ji writes in his Vaaran:
ਪੰਜਿ ਪਿਆਲੇ ਪੰਜ ਪੀਰ ਛਠਮੁ ਪੀਰੁ ਬੈਠਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਭਾਰੀ।
ਅਰਜਨ ਕਾਇਆ ਪਲਟਿਕੈ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਵਾਰੀ।
ਚਲੀ ਪੀੜੀ ਸੋਢੀਆ ਰੂਪੁ ਦਿਖਾਵਣਿ ਵਾਰੋ ਵਾਰੀ।
ਦਲਭੰਜਨ ਗੁਰੁ ਸੂਰਮਾ ਵਡ ਜੋਧਾ ਬਹੁ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ।
ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਲੇ ਪੰਜ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਛੇਵੇਂ ਪੀਰ, ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ, ਵੱਡੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਬਣ ਕੇ ਬੈਠੇ ਹਨ। ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਸ਼ਰੀਰ ਨੂੰ ਬਦਲ ਕੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਸਜਾਇਆ (ਗੁਰੂ ਗੱਦੀ ਸੌਂਪੀ) ਇਹ ਸੋਢੀ ਵੰਸ਼ ਦੀ ਲੜੀ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਹਰ ਬਾਰ ਵਾਰੋ ਵਾਰੀ ਰੂਪ ਦਿਖਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰੂ ਦਲ ਭੰਜਨ ਹਨ, ਮਹਾਨ ਸੂਰਮਾ ਹਨ, ਵੱਡੇ ਯੋਧੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ ਹਨ।
For an understanding of a wider audience; what Bhai Gurdas Ji says:
From Guru Nanak to Guru Arjan Dev:
Five Pirs were there who drank from the five cups (of truth, contentment, compassion, dharma, and discerning wisdom), and now the sixth great Pir is holding the Guruship.
Arjan Dev transformed himself into Harigobind and sat majestically.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji transferred his spiritual light to Guru Harigobind Ji, who then ascended the throne of Guruship with great splendour.
Now the Sodhi lineage has started, and they all will show themselves turn by turn.
The lineage of the Sodhi family has begun, and the successive Gurus will manifest one after the other.
This Guru, the vanquisher of armies, is very brave and benevolent.
Guru Harigobind Ji, known for his martial prowess and benevolence, is celebrated for his bravery and kindness.
| Gurpurab | Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Gurgaddi |
|---|---|
| Date | 31st May 2024 |
| Day | Friday |
Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was 6th among 10 Sikh Gurus. He succeeded Guru Arjan Sahib in 1606 to the spiritual throne of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, at the age of eleven years.
Guru Arjan Dev was martyred at Lahore on the 30th May 1606 A.D., after great torture on the order of King Jahangir. After that, at the time of the ceremony of assuming leadership of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind addressed the congregation saying, "I have to raise an army that will fight the tyranny being carried out in the country. Come, join that army, and get the blessings of the Guru."
The propagation of the teachings of Guru Nanak has been going on for more than a hundred years. The effect of these preachings became apparent when Sikhs from all corners of the country started coming to join the Guru's army. With that army, the Guru fought four battles with the royal army against the oppression of public rights by the Government. In all these battles, the royal army was defeated.
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The victories of Sikhs in these battles proved that they were always ready to fight for the defence of their rights. The fear of death had vanished from the hearts of the Sikhs. The teachings of the Guru infused enthusiasm even in the minds of children to face tyranny. For example (Guru) Tegh Bahadur, the younger son of Guru Hargobind had taken part in the fourth battle of the Guru at the age of fourteen.
In August 1643 A.D., at the time of entrusting the responsibility to his grandson (Guru) Har Rai, Guru Hargobind said, "Always keep twenty-two hundred horse-men in fighting fit condition with you." Acting upon the command of the Guru, he and his successor-Guru Har Rai continued the program of weapon training and teaching of scriptures as before. The teaching of Guru Nanak awakened the people of India in such a way that they were always ready to fight tyranny. The barbarity of the rulers could not waver them from their faith. They attained martyrdom smiling.
On this auspicious occasion, let us honour the legacy of Guru Hargobind Sahib and remember his invaluable contributions to Sikhism. May his teachings continue to guide us toward a path of spirituality, selfless service, and unwavering faith.
Let us unite in spirit to celebrate the life and teachings of this great spiritual leader, and seek his blessings to help us navigate the challenges of life with grace, courage, and compassion.
