Shri Sarbloh Bunga Jatha NangaliBhai Nand Lal Ji Gurmat Academy
This blog draws inspiration from the sacred teachings of Sant Gurwinder SIngh Ji Nangali wale and explores the remarkable greatness and honorable journey of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. As Sant Gurwinder singh ji begins the narration, he acknowledges that the glorious praise of Baja wale Taja wale swami Guru Gobind singh ji is beyond the grasp of the ordinary words. Further enriching the narrative, Sant Giani ji extracts some profound insights from the writings of an eminent Sikh scholar and writer Pyara Singh Padam, who contributed extensively to the Sikh history, authored numerous books about the life of Guru Gobind Singh ji and served the sangat through the translations of Dasam Bani.
In his writings, Pyara Singh ji Padam while admiring the magnificent life of Guru Gobind Singh ji, also highlights the revered status of his great great grandfather (Guru Ram Das ji), great grandfather (Guru Hargobind Sahib JI), and the sacrifices made by grandfather Guru Arjan Dev ji , Father Guru Teg Bahadur sahib ji and the extra ordinary martyrdom of his beloved four sons.
As the writer begins, he expresses deep admiration for the virtues of Guru Ram Das ji , emphasizing that there is no one else in this world who possesses the same qualities as the revered Guru Ram Das ji. Further he proclaims, that recognizing Guru Gobind Singh ji as the descendant of Guru Ram Das ji not only enhances his glory but also elevates it to celestial realms. Then the writer reveres the selfless sacrifice of shaeeda de sartaj Guru Arjan Dev ji and proclaims further that recognising Guru Arjan Dev ji as the great grand father of Guru Gobind Singh ji ,would magnify his glory manyfold.
Then the writer admires the remarkable journey of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, who valiantly triumphed in all of the four battles during his lifetime, established the glorious Akal takht , embraced the two swords of Miri & Piri to immerse the spirit of warriorship into the Sikh faith. Further to this he adds that the splendor of Guru Gobind Singh ji is elevated to new heights, when we recognize him as the esteemed grandson of Guru Hargobind sahib ji.
Next the writer sheds the light on the profound sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur sahib ji and describes, while many people may fight for the worldly desires (money, women, land etc), it is only the blessed ones who sacrifice their lives for the righteousness. It requires an exceptional courage and selflessness to defend the faith of others: Guru Teg Bahadur sahib ji epitomizes this rare sacrifice. Recognizing Guru Gobind Singh ji as the son of Guru Teg Bahadur sahib would further bestow upon him an exceptional honor.
Then the writer illuminates the magnificent journey of Guru Gobind Singh ji, who fearlessly engaged in 14 battles in his lifetime and emerged victorious in each one of them. Even during challenging times, when Guru Gobind Singh ji had to evacuate the Anandpur sahib and during the loss of his four beloved sons, his spirit always remained valiant and unshakeable. Sant Giani ji then reflects on the profound pain and emotions experienced by a father when he loses his son and also he draws a parallel by referring to the life of Guru Gobind Singh ji. He narrates that Guru Gobind Singh ji lost his four beloved sons and an old mother Mata Gujri ji within a very short time period of 15 days at Sirhind and Chamkaur. Upon receiving the news of this loss, instead of experiencing grief, Guru Gobind Singh ji responded with the sense of great victory. Guru ji embraced the loss of his sons as a divine act & expressed his gratitude to the creator for relieving him of the burden of debt and restoring his honor. Sant Giani Gurwinder singh ji then delves into the life of sahibzade and highlighting the valiant spirit of baba Ajit singh through his last words which he uttered just before heading to battlefield- (Naam ka Ajeet Hun Jita Na Jaunga agar JIta gaya to fir Jita na aaunga.)
Then witnessing the immense sacrifice of Baba Fateh singh and Baba Zorawar Singh , Sant Giani ji narrates that as documented in many historical texts , Wazir khan asked the Sahibzade what they would do if he set them free? Sahibzade responded fearlessly , that if they were released they would go to the forest, gather a larger sikh force, acquire weapons and train with them. Once prepared , they would ride gallantly on their horses and eventually setting ablaze the very roots of Wazir khan's kingdom. Sahibzade were offered numerous gifts and honors, but they rejected all of them with courage and bravery on their radiant faces. Then Sant ji describes that Sahibzade were subjected to unimaginable cruelty of bricking alive during the harsh winters (month of POH), a time when even a minor wound would produce an extreme pain for many hours. During the bricking process , when the executioners (named Sahshel beig and Bashal beig ) reached the level of knees of the Sahibzade and they started carving bricks to accommodate the knees of sahibzade. At that moment, the cruel wazir khan intervened and commanded the executioners to carve the knee caps of sahibzade instead, as he labelled the sahibzade as kafir( non-believers of allah). Their knee bled profusely, but the merciless executioners struck the other knee with equal brutality. As the wall reached the chest level of Sahibzade, they raised a jaikara and remembered Guru Teg Bahadur sahib and their father Guru Gobind Singh ji.
Sant Giani ji narrates further that when the wall reached their heads, according to many historians, the sahibzade once again raised the jaikara of Guru Gobind singh ji. Thereafter the wall collapsed. While Sahibzade were taking their last breaths, the heartless wazir khan was still not satisfied and further commanded for the ruthless slitting of sahibzade's throat along with the recitation of kalma. According to numerous historians Baba Fateh Singh ji and Baba Zorawar Singh ji remained in pain for 24 minutes (ik ghari) before they finally attained martyrdom. Sant Giani ji recounts that recognizing Guru Gobind Singh as the proud father of such an exceptionally brave and valiant Sahibzade will further elevate his grace and honor to remarkable heights. As the time passed, Guru Gobind Singh ji made his way to Malwa region, where he met Pyare Daya Singh ji. In their conversations, Guru ji described him the fact that individuals hold significant influence & power over others until they have accumulated good karmas from their past lives. Guru ji emphasized that those who interrupt the path of holy beings will inevitably face the consequences of their own actions and misdeeds. Guru Gobind Singh ji then indicated that the merits acquired by Aurangzeb from his previous lives had come to an end and asked Pyare Daya Singh whether he should slay Aurangzeb with a sword or with the power of his words. Pyare Daya Singh humbly replied “if sweetness can defeat the enemy, then why resort to the bitterness of poison. If the pen alone can conquer, then let it be the sword.”
Therereafter Guru Gobind Singh ji penned down a letter named Zafarnama, the letter of victory. Sant Giani ji narrates that in Zafarnama, Guru Gobind Singh condemned Aurangzeb multiple times and expressed his strong disapproval. Guru Gobind Singh reminded Aurangzeb that only the creator possesses the true ability to perform the perfect miracles (despite Aurangzeb's fondness for witnessing such wonders). Guru ji further criticized Aurangzeb that if he wishes to see the miracles then approach the divine and witness the marvels that unfold. In the Zafarnama, Guru Gobind Singh further condemned Aurangzeb and wrote a powerful message stating that even though he had taken the lives of his four sons, his fifth son the guru ka Khalsa still remained undefeated, and he referred to his Khalsa as Bhujang meaning a Cobra snake symbolizing their strength, fearlessness, and ability to strike back against oppression.
“Just as the snake”s encounter leads to the destruction of one”s lineage , those who provoke the khalsa will face similar consequences. Aurangzeb you have killed my four sons but now you have challenged the cobra snake that will uproot the very foundations of your empire.” Guru Gobind Singh Ji Upon reading these words, Aurangzeb was filled with a deep sense of dread and admitted that he presumed that Guru Gobind Singh would perish after witnessing the death of his four sons, but he recognized the true strength of Guru Gobind Singh's heart after reading these verses from Zafarnama. As Aurangzeb read these lines he experienced a sudden attack and remained bed ridden for a period of six months and eventually he succumbed to his condition. Before his death, Aurangzeb penned several letters, which have been published in Lahore and few words from his letters are written as follows: (“If anyone desires to document the history then write the story of Guru Gobind Singh instead of mine, as history is documented for the victorious not for those who have faced defeat. I have claimed victory in the battlefield, but my heart is burdened with the sense of defeat, while Guru Gobind singh despite of loss in battle, he stands as the true embodiment of triumph and victory”. ) Aurangzeb.
Sant Giani ji shares his personal experience of visiting these historical places, stated that even till date radiant lamps of reverence are illuminated at the martydom places of sahibzade, (cherishing their sacrifices for righteousness). In contrast the absence of such reverence for the grave of Aurangzeb represents the gradual fading away of the shadows of the cruel and oppressive from the history. As Sant Gurwinder Singh ji concludes, he shares a beautiful passage sourced from the writings of Mohammad latif, expressing profound admiration for Guru Gobind Singh ji and leaving us with a lasting impression that the magnificence of Guru Gobind Singh ji and his legacy transcend the confines of any possible explanation. This will serve as an everlasting source of inspiration for generations yet to come.
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Sant Giani ji shares his personal experience of visiting these historical places, stated that even till date radiant lamps of reverence are illuminated at the martydom places of sahibzade, (cherishing their sacrifices for righteousness). In contrast the absence of such reverence for the grave of Aurangzeb represents the gradual fading away of the shadows of the cruel and oppressive from the history. As Sant Giani ji concludes, he shares a beautiful passage sourced from the writings of Mohammad latif, expressing profound admiration for Guru Gobind Singh ji and leaving us with a lasting impression that the magnificence of Guru Gobind Singh ji and his legacy transcend the confines of any possible explanation. This will serve as an everlasting source of inspiration for generations yet to come.
