Guru Har Govind Singh’s birth anniversary, know 7 unheard things about the great Sikh religious leader

Guru hargobind singh ji: Guru Har Govind Singh ji’s birth anniversary or Prakash Parv usually comes in the month of June according to the Gregorian calendar, although it can change every year according to the Nankashi calendar. In the year 2025, the birth anniversary of Guru Har Govind Singh ji will be celebrated on 12 June 2025, Thursday.

This day is celebrated with great pomp in Sikhism. He was the son of Sikhs 5th Guru Arjun Singh and mother Ganga. He was born in Badali/ Amritsar (India). Guru Har Govind Singh (1595–1644 AD) was the sixth Guru of Sikhism. He was the son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who was martyred by the Mughal ruler Jahangir. After the martyrdom of his father, Guru Har Govind Singh took over Guru Gaddi at the young age of 11 and gave a new dimension to Sikhism.
Let’s know here about the great Sikh religious teacher, Har Govind Singh ji …

Promotion of Miri-Piri: Guru Har Govind Singh ji is considered the originator of the principle of ‘Miri-Piri’. This principle was a significant turn in the history of Sikhism.

• Meeri: It means cosmic power or political rights.

• Piri: It means spiritual power or religious right.

Guru Har Govind Singh ji started wearing two swords, one was a symbol of Miri and the other was Piri. Its message was that Sikhism is not only the path of spiritual progress, but it also prepares its followers physically and military to stand against injustice and oppression.

Guru Har Govind Singh Ji’s valor and contribution: Guru Har Govind Singh ji played an important role in converting the Sikh community from a peace-loving creed to a military-capable community. Their valor and contribution are as follows:

1. Start of militarization: Given the martyrdom of his father and the growing atrocities of the Mughals, Guru Har Govind Singh ji felt that Sikhism and his followers cannot be protected only by spiritual teachings. He inspired the Sikhs to train weapons for self-defense and to be organized as a military force.

2. Construction of Famine Takht: He built the Akal Takht (throne of Akal Purakh) in front of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. It became a political, social and judicial center for the Sikh community, where important decisions were taken. It was a symbol of integration of spiritual and cosmic power.

3. Conflict with Mughals: Guru Har Govind Singh ji fought several wars with Mughal Emperor Jahangir and later Shah Jahan. He demonstrated amazing valor in these wars and gave a tough fight to the Mughal army several times, showing the power and courage of the Sikhs.

4. Guerrilla War: He used the guerrilla war style, which was a new challenge for the Mughal army.

5. Battle of Badale (horse): This was an important fight in which they defeated the Mughals.

6. Hunting and horse riding: He promoted hunting and horse riding, developing physical strength and skills in the Sikhs.

7. Carish and release in Gwalior Fort: Jahangir imprisoned Guru Har Govind Singh ji in Gwalior Fort. At the time of his release, he also released 52 Hindu kings with him, who came to be known as ‘Bandi Chhota Baba’ or Baba who released prisoners. He finally took refuge in the mountains of Kashmir, died in 1644 AD in Kiratpur, Punjab. Just before his death, he appointed his grandson Guru Har Rai as his successor.

Guru Har Govind ji was a philanthropist and revolutionary warrior. On his birth anniversary, the Sikh community organizes Shabad Kirtan, Langar Service, and Prayer meetings in Gurdwaras. His bravery, teachings and service are remembered on this day.
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