Warrior-Saint: The Life and Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

By T. Singh

Introduction
Early Life
Family
Founder of Khalsa
As a Writer
As a Warrior
Wars and Battles
Guru Gobind Singh and Mughals
Guru Gobind and Other Religions
Zafarnama
Family Martyrs
Final Days
Gobind Singh Ji in Popular Culture
Memorable Lines
Saint Soldier

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a multifaceted personality and a great poet, warrior, philosopher, and spiritual leader. He was known for his bravery and valor, and his leadership during times of crisis and conflict.

In addition to the creation of the Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh Ji is also known for his efforts to promote gender equality and empower women. He established the institution of the Singh Sabha, which was a group of women who were trained in martial arts and given equal rights and status within the Khalsa.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was also a prolific writer and poet. He wrote numerous hymns and religious texts, including the Jaap Sahib, the Chaupai Sahib, and the Zafarnama, which are still recited by Sikhs today.

Another significant contribution of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the compilation of the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. He added the hymns of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and several other Sikh Gurus to the scripture, elevating it to the status of the eternal and final Guru of the Sikh religion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raja Sharma
• Release date: Apr 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215210000

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Warrior-Saint: The Life and Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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Table of Content

Introduction

Early Life

Family

Founder of Khalsa

As a Writer

As a Warrior

Wars and Battles

Guru Gobind Singh and the Mughal

Guru Gobind and Other Religions

Zafarnama

Family Martyrs

Final Days

Gobind Singh Ji in Popular Culture

Memorable Lines

Saint Soldier

Chapter 1

Introduction

Shree Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the tenth Sikh Guru and the last human Guru of the Sikh religion. He was born on December 22, 1666, in Patna, Bihar, India, to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikh religion, and Mata Gujri.

As a young child, Guru Gobind Singh was a prodigious student and was well-versed in multiple languages including Persian, Sanskrit, and Hindi. He was also trained in the art of warfare and martial arts, which would later come to play a crucial role in his life and the lives of his followers.

At the age of nine, Guru Gobind Singh became the leader of the Sikh religion following the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was executed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his refusal to convert to Islam. Guru Gobind Singh spent much of his early life fighting against the Mughal Empire and other oppressive forces that sought to extinguish the Sikh faith.

Guru Gobind Singh is best known for the creation of the Khalsa, a military order of Sikhs who were dedicated to upholding the principles of the Sikh religion and defending their people against oppression. He initiated the Khalsa on April 13, 1699, at the Vaisakhi festival in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India. The Khalsa were given five symbols of identity, including uncut hair, a comb, a steel bracelet, a sword, and a special undergarment, which are still worn by devout Sikhs today.

Throughout his life, Guru Gobind Singh wrote a number of religious texts and hymns, which are compiled in the Dasam Granth, a holy scripture of the Sikh religion. He also established the practice of Akhand Path, the continuous recitation of the Sikh Holy Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.

Guru Gobind Singh died on October 7, 1708,