Shahe Shahan Shah Gur Gobind Singh

[G.Kaur]

Shahe Shahan Shah Gur Gobind Singh

Dhan Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaj

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[shaheediyan]

Congratulations to all of Guru Gobind Singhs children - on the commemoration of the manifestation of perfection.

Short sakhi of Dasmesh Pitas birth

"Pir Bhikham Shah lived in village Thaska in District Karnal, which is now in Haryana. He was a Sayyid and on the day when Guru Gobind Rai was born at Patna, he made a deep and respectful bow towards East in direction of Patna. His Muslim disciples and village people were surprised and agitated because Muslims bow towards the West, in the direction of Mecca. They asked the Pir, the purpose of this strange act. Then Sayyid replied, "On this day, a beloved of God has been born who will be both a saint and a heroI He has taken birth to destroy evil, sin and falsehood. He will fight for the cause of virtue, and truth. I will go to that sacred place to be blessed by seeing the holy child."

Pir Bhikham Shah then left for Patna with his disciples and some servants.

On arrival at Patna, the Pir went to the house where Gobind Rai was born. After respectful bow, he sat down near the door of the house. When asked what he wanted and why he was sitting there, the Pir said, "I have come from a far off place to be blessed by having look at the holy child." Mata Gujri when informed of the arrival of the Faqir and his intention, hesitatingly made some excuses but the Pir was adamant and implored that his wish to see the child be granted. He told that having traveled for many days covering hundreds of miles, he would not go away, neither eat nor drink till his wish was granted. The Pir was at last permitted to see the child.

On seeing the child, the Faqir respectfully made a deep bow and offered two earthen pots containing sweetmeats. The Pir had purchased one pot from Muslim shop while the other pot of sweets was purchased from a Hindu shop. After placing both the pots containing sweets before Gobind Rai, the Pir sat down with folded hands and looking at the child, Gobind Rai placed his left hand on one of the pots and at the same time placed his right hand on the other pot. The child then smiled and looked at the pir who made a long and deeper bow to the holy child.

The follower of Pir who had come with him, were also present and watching the child. They could not understand what their Sayyid wanted to derive by the episode. They requested the Pir to enlighten them. The Pir explained that he wanted to know whether this holy child will favour the Hindus or he will bestow his favour to the Musalmans. I had placed the pots of sweets before the child and said to myself that if the child will put his hand on the pot, I purchased from Hindu shop, he would favour the Hindus, on the other hand if the child placed his hand on the pot purchased from Muslim shop he will favour Muslims. He knew my mind and what I wanted to know. So, he placed his both hands on both the pots, there by telling that both Hindus as well as Muslims will be equally dear to him. He will help Hindus whenever they need his help and he will help Muslims whenever they are in need of his help. The Pir further said that he was immensely impressed and pleased with this act of the Holy child. The Pir along with his disciples and servants then returned to his home and remained great admirer of Guru Gobind Singh throughout his life."

I was listening to some kathaa today, the vidhvaan was recalling the sakha of Chamkaur...

One particular verse stood out to me, that epitomised all that my Father, my Guru, my Light means to me..

"Whilst proudly watching his brave son Ajit Singh utilise Jung Vidya to perfection and destroy the enemy ranks, Shamshere Pita would also keenly watch the Turks/Pathans and would smile and quietly celebrate martial excellence shown by the enemies, admiring the successful vaars with various shastar that would eventually make his own Singhs and Sons flag bearer of dharm yudh....." (my loose translation).

I leave you with a small tribute form Maharajs greatest aashique, Bhai Nand Lal Goya Ji:

104.V.

SHER-AAN-E AFWAAJ-E MANSOOR-EH-ASH YAK-EH TAAZ

V LIWAA-E AALAM KUSHAA-ASH NUSRAT TARAAZ

There is no one like the lions of his victorious armies; the flag of

his victories are flying from the highest peaks in the world.

104.VI.

KAAF-E FAARSI AZ NAAM-E HAQ IKH-TITAAM-SH GETI SITAAN

V WAAV-E BAADI WAASITAA-E QE-YAAM-E ZAMEEN-O ZAMAAN

The letter “G” or “Gaaf” of Persian (the first letter of the name of

Guru Gobind Singh) reflects the ultimate truth of the world; the

letter “O” or VA (of Persian) correlates the movement of earth and

the heavens.

104.VII.

BAA-E ABAD BAQAA-YASH BAKHSHINDEH-E PANAAHIND-GAAN

V SHAMIM-E NOON-E HAMAA-YOON-E PRASTAND-GAAN

“B” or “BE” (in Persian) of his name reflects his mercy for the

poor and provides shelter to them till eternity; the “N” or “NOON”

(in Persian) of his name sends fragrance of his imperial highness to

the beloved ones.

104.VIII.

DAAL-E SIRA-PA AZMAT-O IJLAL-SH DAAM GUSL-E MARG

V SEENE SARAAPA WAALA TAMKEEN-ASH SAR-MA-YEH HAR SAAZ-E BARG

With our complete trust in him, the “ D “ or “ DAAL” (in Persian) of

his name releases us from the death trap; the letter “ S “ or “

SEEN” (in Persian) in his name reflects that he occupies an exalted

position and our submission to him gets us all the gifts of the

world.

104.IX.

BOO-E NOON-E DAA-EM-A NADEEM-E SUBHAANI

V SAANI KAAF-E AJMI-YASH JAAN-GUZAA-E BAADI-EH PEI-MAAN-YAN-E BE-FURMAANI

The “N” or “NOON” (in Persian) of his name is perpetually spreading

fragrance all around and that he remains in the company of the Lord;

the second “G” or “GAAF” (in Persian) of his name sends the ignorant

people who disobey his command to (measure) the jungles to be

doomed.

104.X.

HAA-E AAKHREEN BAADI HAADI AL-KONEIN-E BARHAQ

V KOS-E HADAYAT-O IRSHAAD-ASH BAR NOH TABAQ

The last letter “H” or “HEH” (in Persian) of his name leads us

justly in this world and beyond and the drum of his leadership and

guidance can be heard in the nine worlds.