Tragic Romance History These are the four popular tragic romances of the Punjab |
| Heer Ranjha |
| Mirza Sahiba |
| Sassi Punnun |
| Sohni Mahiwal |
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Tragic Romance in Punjab
Friday, 28 September 2012
GURSIKH-Punjabi tadka
A few months ago I was fortunate enough to do the Sangat of one
particular GurSikh, sorry that should be GURSIKH!!!, and this Pyara was
truely great. Just being in the same room as this Naam Abiaasee Pyara
was enough for somebody like me. His face was so bright and radiant
that I actually felt something inside me by just looking at him. He is
very predominant in the war in Punjab and as a result had many
considerations whilst making visits to Singhs outside India etc., but
you could not tell - he was utterly care-free (as in VehParvah in
Gurbanee), he seemed so much at peace that he was overflowing. I think
it was this overflow that I was lucky enough to feel.
Once he sat down on the same Chadar (cotton sheet) that I was sat on, and I felt as if I should be on the same level and tried moving of the Chadar on to the floor - such was his brightness and radiance. I did not want to make a fuss or make this Pyara feel uncomfortable, so a reluctantly stayed there and listened eagerly to every word he spoke; in a hope that I too may be able to progress onto the level he is at. He spoke of course, only about Naam and told stories of Naami GurSikhs.
At another time, we happened to be stood outside in the open, waiting for other GurSikhs to get ready to go somewhere, and I asked him about AmritVela. He gave a very brief reply and then hugged me and said "VAAHI-GUROO!"!!!!! I felt like all my Ardaasaa had been heard! and that everything was going to be fine and that I had no worries left anymore! Infact I cannot explain it properly, to be even acknowledged in such a way was too much for somebody like me to handle. I am just wondering now, if this is the Pyar (love) that a GurSikh can give, then what will happen when / if Guru Sahib himself glances my way??!! Will I be able to bear all that Pyar?......but then again, why would Guru Sahib even think of doing such a thing to somebody who is such a Paappee (sinner) like me?
Once he sat down on the same Chadar (cotton sheet) that I was sat on, and I felt as if I should be on the same level and tried moving of the Chadar on to the floor - such was his brightness and radiance. I did not want to make a fuss or make this Pyara feel uncomfortable, so a reluctantly stayed there and listened eagerly to every word he spoke; in a hope that I too may be able to progress onto the level he is at. He spoke of course, only about Naam and told stories of Naami GurSikhs.
At another time, we happened to be stood outside in the open, waiting for other GurSikhs to get ready to go somewhere, and I asked him about AmritVela. He gave a very brief reply and then hugged me and said "VAAHI-GUROO!"!!!!! I felt like all my Ardaasaa had been heard! and that everything was going to be fine and that I had no worries left anymore! Infact I cannot explain it properly, to be even acknowledged in such a way was too much for somebody like me to handle. I am just wondering now, if this is the Pyar (love) that a GurSikh can give, then what will happen when / if Guru Sahib himself glances my way??!! Will I be able to bear all that Pyar?......but then again, why would Guru Sahib even think of doing such a thing to somebody who is such a Paappee (sinner) like me?
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Punjabi Festivals
Fairs
or Melas in Punjabi are synonymous with the joy and gaiety; and in the
countryside where the life follows a hard routine, nothing is more
welcome to the people than the prospect of a festival or a mela. A rural
mela in Punjab has a great significance. It is not just an occasion for
festivity and mass gathering but it is an unbounded expression of the
spirit of the inner freedom, of creative pride, of zest for life, and of
colorful traditions of the people of Punjab. People come to participate
in fairs from far-off places, trudging dusty distances. Most of the
fairs are held in memory of a saint or a pir, and people from all
communities living in a village participate in it. Men women and
children of all ages, classes and creeds flock in hundreds and enjoy the
numerous fascinating features of the fair; races, wrestling bouts,
singing, acrobatics, etc. They play on folk instruments, such as vanjli
and algoza.
A fair is enchantingly picturesque. A bustling market springs up in which articles of food and products of local handicrafts-toys, glass bangles, and an assortment of all kinds of articles for domestic use are on display. There is fun and frolic all round. The gay ones in small groups sing boli’s and perform folk-dances to the strain of the vanjli and algoza. The sturdy ones test their strength in wrestling fields. It is a feast of color and gaiety and fully reflects the joy of the community. The fairs of the Punjab are linked with its culture and reflect by and large the various phases of its life. Distinct Punjabi traits are depicted in them.
A fair is enchantingly picturesque. A bustling market springs up in which articles of food and products of local handicrafts-toys, glass bangles, and an assortment of all kinds of articles for domestic use are on display. There is fun and frolic all round. The gay ones in small groups sing boli’s and perform folk-dances to the strain of the vanjli and algoza. The sturdy ones test their strength in wrestling fields. It is a feast of color and gaiety and fully reflects the joy of the community. The fairs of the Punjab are linked with its culture and reflect by and large the various phases of its life. Distinct Punjabi traits are depicted in them.
Gurudwaras in Punjab
Gurudwaras in Punjab
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Har Mandir Sahib or Golden Temple, Amritsar City
With a part of the land granted by Emperor Akbar, the foundation stone laid by a Muslim Sufi Saint, Mian Mir, the construction was completed in 1601. Free kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here. Its four gates invite everyone from all directions, the scripture is unique, it contain the divine message as received by saints, bhagats and pirs of all the faiths of India. The Baisakhi and Diwali fairs in April and October every year are celebrated with great fervor and gusto. On the fair of Baisakhi all the jewelry in the toshakhana (treasury) of the temple, which consist of indescribable ornaments, is displayed around Sri Guru Granth Sahib. |
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Diwali of Amritsar is
out-of-the-world. The entire Golden Temple is illuminated with
traditional lamps of different colours. The reflection of the temple
in the shimmering water of the holy pool binds the eye, to the
many-a-splendoured pageant. Fire works display by the traditional
professionals recreates the glory of the times gone past.
Goindwal Sahib Within easy reach of Tarn Taran was the centre of Sikh religion during the time of the third Prophet, Guru Amar Das ji. The deep well (bauli) in the Gurudwara has 84 steps. Whoever takes a bath here and recites Japji Sahib (divine composition of the first Prophet of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji ) at each step, and repeats the recitation followed by bath in the Holy Well 84 times, attains moksh, because he lives out 84,000 cycles of birth representing each specie created by God. Khadur Sahib 52 Kms from Amritsar. Commemorates the seat of Sikh religion during the time of the second Prophet, Guru Angad Dev Ji. Baba Bakala 45 Kms from Amritsar. The 9th Prophet Guru Teg Bahadur had revealed himself to Makhan Shah Lubana, a Sikh devotee here. A fair is held here on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan. Dera Baba Nanak (35 Kms west of Gurdaspur) Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent last 12 years of his life here. Clothes he wore at Mecca are preserved here. A fair called the Maghi fair is held here every January. Gurudwara Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodi This is the Gurudwara built at the place where the first prophet Guru Nanak got enlightenment and created Sukhmani Sahib while taking bath in the river Kali Bein.From Sultanpur lodi only the Guru Nanak started his famous journeys. Sultanpur Lodi in Kapurthala district is easily accessible from Jalandhar and Amritsar via Taran Taran and Goindwal Sahib. One can plan his visit from both Amritsar( around 60 km away) and Jalandhar(36 km away). Gurudwaras at Kiratpur Sahib (90 Kms from Chandigarh) Kiratpur was established in 1627 by the 6th Prophet, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji. The place is associated with the memory of a Muslim Saint, Pir Buddan Shah who was gifted with a very long life. Gurudwara Charan Kamal commemorates the spot where the Pir had met the Ist Prophet of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His mausoleum is located on a hill nereby. He died after the 6thProphet had established Kiratpur. Gurudwara Shish Mahal Sahib The 6th Prophet had established his residence here. The 7th Prophet Sri Guru Har Rai Ji and the 8th Prophet Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji were born here. Gurudwara Damdama Sahib The 6th Prophet used to deliver divine sermons here. Gurudwara Manji Sahib Marks the site where the 6th Prophet's daughter, Bibi Veero had got her house constructed. A sacramental book containing divine hymns (Pothi), a cot, a hand-fan and a scarf gifted to her by her father and the holy of cap of Guru Nanak Dev Ji can be seen here. Gurudwara Babaan Garh Bhai Jaita (Jiwan Singh after baptism), in defiance of the Mughal authority had managed to escape with the martyred head of the 9th Prophet,Sri Guru Teg Bahadur from Delhi after his martyrdom in 1675. It was first rested here. Gurudwaras at Anandpur Sahib Anandpur Sahib is a city and a municipal council in Rupnagar district in the state of Punjab, India. Known as "the holy City of Bliss," it is a holy city of the Sikhs and is one of their most important sacred places, closely linked with their religious traditions and history. |
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GurSikh Military Leaders
List of GurSikh Military Leaders:
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Banda Singh Bahadur
- Baba Deep Singh
- Nawab Kapur Singh
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Hari Singh Dhillon
- Bhuma Singh Dhillon
- Hari Singh Nalwa
- Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
- Jassa Singh Ramgarhia
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Banda Singh Bahadur
- Baba Deep Singh
- Nawab Kapur Singh
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Hari Singh Dhillon
- Bhuma Singh Dhillon
- Hari Singh Nalwa
- Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
- Jassa Singh Ramgarhia
History of Sikh Gurus
| Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (First Guru) Guru Nanak Dev's life served as a beacon light for his age. He was a great seer, saint and mystic. He was a prolific poet and a unique singer of God's laudation. A prophet of peace, love, truth and renaissance, he was centuries ahead of his times. |  | |
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Shri Guru Angad Dev ji (Second Guru)
Guru Angad Dev Ji's given name was Bhai Lehana Ji. He was born on 31st March 1504 in the serai of village Matta, district Firozpur to Pheru Mal Khatri and Mata Sabhrayi. His father belonged to a trading family and was a follower of Mata Vaishno Devi. |  | |
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Shri Guru Amardas Ji (Third Guru)
Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak was born at village Basarke Gillan in Amritsar district on Vaisakh Sudi 14th, (8th Jeth), Samvat 1536 (5th May 1479). (Some chronicles mention the month of April 1479). | ||
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Shri Guru Ramdas Ji (Fourth Guru)
Guru Ramdas Sahib (Jetha ji) was born at Chuna Mandi, Lahore (in Pakistan), on Kartik Vadi 2nd, (25th Assu) Samvat 1591 (September 24, 1534). Son of Mata Daya Kaur ji (Anup Kaur ji) and Baba Hari Das ji Sodhi Khatri was very handsome and promising child. |  | |
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Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Fifth Guru)
Guru Arjan Sahib, the youngest son of Guru Ramdas Sahib and Mata Bhani Ji was born at Goindwal Sahib on Vaisakh Vadi 7th, (19th Vaisakh) Samvat 1620 (April 15,1563). He learnt Gurmukhi script and Gurbani from Baba Budha ji. |  | |
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Shri Guru Har Gobind Ji (Sixth Guru)
Guru Hargobind Sahib was born at village Guru Ki Wadali (district Amritsar) on Harh Vadi 7th (21 Harh), Samvat 1652 (19th June, 1595). He was extremely handsome and the only son of Guru Arjan Sahib and Mata Ganga Ji. |  | |
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Shri Guru Har Rai Ji (Seventh Guru)
Guru Hargobind Sahib, before his departure for heavenly abode, nominated his grand son, Har Rai Ji at the tender age of 14, as his successor (Seventh Nanak), on 3rd March, 1644. Guru Har Rai Sahib was the son of Baba Gurdita Ji and Mata Nihal Kaur Ji. |  | |
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Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib ji (Eighth Guru)
Guru Harkrishan Sahib was born on Sawan Vadi 10, (8 Sawan), Bikrami Samvat 1713, (July 7, 1656) at Kiratpur Sahib. He was the second son of Guru Har Rai Sahib and Mata Krishan Kaur Ji (Sulakhni Ji). |  | |
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Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji (Nineth Guru)
Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was born on Vaisakh Vadi 5, (5 Vaisakh), Bikrami Samvat 1678, (1st April, 1621) in the holy city of Amritsar in a house known as Guru ke Mahal. |  | |
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Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Tenth Guru)
The tenth and the last Guru or Prophet-teacher of the Sikh faith, was born Gobind Rai Sodhi on Poh Sudi 7th, 23rd Poh 1723 Bikrami Samvat (22 December 1666) at Patna, in Bihar. |  | |
Guru Granth Sahib Ji (An Everlasting Guru)
Guru Granth Sahib is the scriptures of the Sikhs. No Sikh ceremony is regarded as complete unless it is performed in the presence of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (‘the living voice of the Gurus’). |  | |
Punjabi Shayri
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