Sahibe Kamal – 16
In dedication to Guru Gobind Singh ji
Guru Gobind Singh ji accomplished many things in his short life span on this earth. It looks as if his life was specially designed by the Almighty to fulfill his commitments to the house of Nanak. His character can be compared with that of mountain- always standing erect on solid footings, unmoved even in the most adverse conditions like when he lost all of his sons, mother and many of his beloved Sikhs in the battles. He was thinking of his duties which he still had to fulfill. One of that was protecting the Gurbani and the granth sahib. With his steel like resolute determination he continued his journey and started working on the final edition of Guru Granth Sahib ji at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi. He added his father Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib ji’s verses and never added any of his own poetry. Guru Gobind Singh ji’s work is best understood from his understanding of the revelation of Guru Nanak because all his life he spent safe guarding those values that Guru Nanak expressed. In his own words the purpose of his life is; “For this purpose was I born, understand all ye pious people; to uphold righteousness, to protect those worthy and virtuous, to overcome and destroy the evil doers.” Like Guru Nanak he was against oppression and intolerance and at the same time for the reign of Almighty. He never fought any battle for worldly powers, territories, religion or sect. This policy won him admirers from Muslims and Hindus who sacrificed their lives for him. During his time he made the Sikh into an organization that endorsed a State like power but that limited to fighting injustice, intolerance, oppression and inequality. This very point proves that all his endeavors’ were in keeping the splendor and glory of the House of Nanak. The spiritual succession of the ten Gurus was taking final shape and culminated in the creation of Khalsa and to maintain the purity of this order a final authority was required that could forever take the High Seat and guide the Sikhs for ever to all on coming ages. Guru Gobind Singh ji vested this final authority in Guru Granth Sahib ji and dropped the Live Guru tradition. This was his visionary accomplishment because he was a great psychologist and worked towards all the practical problems that the Panth was facing due to weak human nature and tendencies. Guru Amardasji had started the tradition of Masands for the missionary work to spread the Sikh thought as per the Hindu tradition offerings were sent for the good work to continue. These masands started becoming corrupt and appropriate the money sent for missionary work. Guruji abolished this tradition of Masands and sent messages to Sikhs at far-off places. Guruji laid clear guidelines for the Sikhs so that they remain above human weaknesses to maintain good community behaviour.
In dedication to Guru Gobind Singh ji
Guru Gobind Singh ji accomplished many things in his short life span on this earth. It looks as if his life was specially designed by the Almighty to fulfill his commitments to the house of Nanak. His character can be compared with that of mountain- always standing erect on solid footings, unmoved even in the most adverse conditions like when he lost all of his sons, mother and many of his beloved Sikhs in the battles. He was thinking of his duties which he still had to fulfill. One of that was protecting the Gurbani and the granth sahib. With his steel like resolute determination he continued his journey and started working on the final edition of Guru Granth Sahib ji at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi. He added his father Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib ji’s verses and never added any of his own poetry. Guru Gobind Singh ji’s work is best understood from his understanding of the revelation of Guru Nanak because all his life he spent safe guarding those values that Guru Nanak expressed. In his own words the purpose of his life is; “For this purpose was I born, understand all ye pious people; to uphold righteousness, to protect those worthy and virtuous, to overcome and destroy the evil doers.” Like Guru Nanak he was against oppression and intolerance and at the same time for the reign of Almighty. He never fought any battle for worldly powers, territories, religion or sect. This policy won him admirers from Muslims and Hindus who sacrificed their lives for him. During his time he made the Sikh into an organization that endorsed a State like power but that limited to fighting injustice, intolerance, oppression and inequality. This very point proves that all his endeavors’ were in keeping the splendor and glory of the House of Nanak. The spiritual succession of the ten Gurus was taking final shape and culminated in the creation of Khalsa and to maintain the purity of this order a final authority was required that could forever take the High Seat and guide the Sikhs for ever to all on coming ages. Guru Gobind Singh ji vested this final authority in Guru Granth Sahib ji and dropped the Live Guru tradition. This was his visionary accomplishment because he was a great psychologist and worked towards all the practical problems that the Panth was facing due to weak human nature and tendencies. Guru Amardasji had started the tradition of Masands for the missionary work to spread the Sikh thought as per the Hindu tradition offerings were sent for the good work to continue. These masands started becoming corrupt and appropriate the money sent for missionary work. Guruji abolished this tradition of Masands and sent messages to Sikhs at far-off places. Guruji laid clear guidelines for the Sikhs so that they remain above human weaknesses to maintain good community behaviour.
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