The Panch Pyare – Sikhism

On Vaisakhi day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh summoned Sikhs from all over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. At this gathering, the Guru called upon Sikhs to uphold their faith and preserve the Sikh religion. Guru Gobind Singh then lifted his sword and asked that anyone prepared to give his life for his faith to come forward. There was a big silence, but the Guru went on repeating his demand. One Sikh finally came forward and followed the Guru into a tent. This was repeated until five Sikhs had offered their heads for the Guru. Finally, the Guru emerged from the tent with all five men dressed piously in blue. Guru Gobind Singh called the five Sikhs the Panch Pyare, the Five Beloved Ones.

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2013

(CHAKRA) Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti is a special day in Sikhism and is celebrated by Sikhs around the globe. Guru Gobind Singh Ji jayanti falls on January 5th, 2013. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birthday of Sikhism’s 10th and last guru and this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all Gurudwaras which are Sikh temples.

Gobind Singh was born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur as the leader of Sikhs at a young age of nine. He contributed much to Sikhism; most notable was his formalisation of the faith which the first Sikh guru Nanak Dev had founded almost three centuries ago. He transformed Sikhs into Khalsa (pure) in 1699.

In addition to his spiritual and military leadership, Guru Gobind Singh was a gifted intellectual and had many poets in his court. He was inspired to write many powerful spiritual compositions that infused a martial spirit in the people. This included the Jaap Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh’s writings have been collected in the Dasam Granth. When he passed away he instructed his Sikhs to regard the Guru Granth Sahib as their teacher.

The Chakra team wishes all Sikhs and followers of Guruji a happy and blessed Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti!

Sri Guru Gobind Singhji

(CHAKRA) Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded Guru Tegh Bahadur (his father) as the leader of Sikhs at 9 years old.  He transformed Sikhs into Khalsa (pure) in 1699.

Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

(CHAKRA) Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a special day in Sikhism and is celebrated by Sikhs around the globe. This year in 2012, Guru Gobind Singh jayanti falls on January 5th. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birthday of their 10th and last guru and this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all Gurudwaras (Sikh temples).

Gobind Singh was born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur as the leader of Sikhs at a young age of nine. He contributed much to Sikhism; most notable was his formalisation of the faith which the first Sikh guru Nanak Dev had founded almost three centuries ago. He transformed Sikhs into Khalsa (pure) in 1699.

In addition to his spiritual and military leadership, Guru Gobind Singh was a gifted intellectual and had many poets in his court. He was inspired to write many powerful spiritual compositions that infused a martial spirit in the people. This included the Jaap Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh’s writings have been collected in the Dasam Granth. When he passed away he instructed his Sikhs to regard the Guru Granth Sahib as their teacher.

Wishing everyone a very happy Guru Gobind Singh jayanti.

The First Master: Guru Nanak Dev (1469 to 1539)
The Second Master:: Guru Angad Dev (1504 to 1552)
The Third Master: Guru Amar Das (1479 to 1574)
The Fourth Master: Guru Ram Das (1534 to 1581)
The Fifth Master: Guru Arjan Dev (1563 to 1606)
The Sixth Master: Guru Hargobind (1595 to 1644)
The Seventh Master: Guru Har Rai (1630 to 1661)
The Eighth Master: Guru Harkrishan (1656 to 1664)
The Ninth Master: Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621 to 1675)
The Tenth Master: Guru Gobind Singh (1666 to 1708)

10 Sikh Gurus