Guru Gobind Singh-Tenth Sikh Guru
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Who was Guru Gobind Singh?
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and the last of human form Gurus of Sikhism. He became the Sikh Guru just at the tender age of 9 years (November 24, 1675) after his father Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded for not converting to Islam. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born to Mata Gujri Devi as “Gobind Rai” at Patna Sahib, Bihar, India in 1666.
Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Guru Gobind Singh led a very spiritual life but he was also a great poet, writer and philosopher at the same time.
Guru Govind Singh, after his father attained matrydom, founded the Khalsa community of Sikhs which was mainly a warrior community. Khalsa community is renowned for their fearlessness and righteousness who believes in protecting weak strata of society.
Contributions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
He also emphasized on using 5 Ks which are still considering pious in the Sikhism.
The 5 Ks in Sikhism are:
- Kesh (uncut hair)
- Kara (steel bracelet)
- Kanga (wooden comb)
- Kaccha or Kachh or Kachera (cotton underwear)
- Kirpan (steel sword)
The Hymns of Dasam Granth:
The Hymns of Dasam Granth is credited to him. These hymns are sung during sacred rituals. Guru Gobind Singh also finalized the Guru Granth Sahib which is the holy sculpture of the Sikhism.
How did Guru Gobind Singh die?
He was assassinated by Jamshed Khan and Wasil Beg. He died on 7 October 1708. Before leaving the mortal world in 1708, Guru Gobind Singh decreed the Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the next and perpetual Guru of the Sikhs.
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