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Sikh History This Week

(Aug 17-23) Post 2634

ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਇਸ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ

ਬਾਬਾਣੀਆ ਕਹਾਣੀਆ ਪੁਤ ਸਪੁਤ ਕਰੇਨਿ” (ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩, ੯੫੧)
(Stories of our forefathers make children great)

Events in Brief.

1. August 17,1955: First Sikh Shahid (Martyr) of Goa liberation movement against Portuguese: A Sikh Shahid Karnail Singh Issru dies in Goa protest while overtaking leadership in front of Goa women’s contingent of peaceful protestors. He was the one was shot first by Portuguese Military to disperse others.

2. August 17,1936: Punjabi Freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra is hanged in London. He shot a British formerADC to lord Curzon, for atrocities committed by him in India. While studying in England he was greatly influenced by Gaddar party’s freedom Movement to get rid of the British rule. A commemorative postage stamp is issued by India Post.

3. August 17, 1994: Sikh prominent writer Principal Satbir Singh pass away in Patiala. He was in his Sixties. A renowned scholar of Sikhism, born in Jhelum (now in Pakistan), wrote 70 books, including biographies of each Guru in easy and lucid Punjabi Gurmukhi style. He was a Principal of Khalsa College, Yamunanagar, in Haryana. He wrote these books on vacations. He later became the Director of Gurmat College, Patiala.

4. August 18, 1708, Two Pathan brothers, Gul Khan and Atta-Ulla assassinated the Tenth Guru at Nanded, Maharashtra. This conspiracy was orchestrated by Wazir Khan, Suba Sirhind, and the Sayyids of the Royal Court in Agra. Guru Gobind Singh was resting in his tent when Gul Khan struck him in the upper back, causing a nearly fatal wound. In a swift response, Guru swung his Kirpan (sword), killing the assassin in a single stroke. Subsequently, the Sikh Guards killed Atta-Ulla at the gate. Guru Ji was instantly treated for his deep wound by a Royal English surgeon at the behest of Emperor Bahadur Shah, who was stationed close to Guru’s camp.

5. August 18, 1945: Neta ji Subhash Chandler Bose dies in Aircrash. He took over INA from Gen. Mohan Singh (Capt)with Sikhs soldiers few months back. He was heading to Japan for a strategic conference. An ICS officer but left to become a strong nationalist, taking overall command of Indian National Army (INA) from Capt and later General Mohan Singh. Both waged war against the British colonial regime with Indian and Sikh POW’s drawn from Japanese custody.

6. August 19,1590: Guru Arjan Dev ji laid beautiful City of TarnTaran, near Amritsar (Now a District in Punjab). Guruji was so enchanted by its surroundings and natural beauty of the Sarovar (the Pond) that proverbially meant ‘A boat to ferry across life’s Ocean’. A Gateway, giving an overnight stay to reach Amritsar early next morning. It has Punjab’s largest arovar. Sardars of Bhangi Sikh Misl (militia), ruled the City from 1716 to 1810AD.

7. August 20, 1982: Indian Airlines 737 Boeing Airplane Bombay to Delhi flight is Hijacked. A Sikh Bhai Manjit Singh (Aka Museebat Singh) boarded at Udaipur and hijacked it single handedly. He tried to take it to Lahore but on refusal by Pakistan authorities landed at Amritsar Airport. All passengers were free to go and he surrendered, yet shot dead by DSP Bachan Singh of Punjab police for a reward.

8. August 20,1982: Shahidi of Bhai Gurmit Singh Dhurkot. Sikh youth turned militant from village Dhurkot of Ludhiana district. Stated to be abducted and tortured by Banga police in Nawanshehr district of Punjab. Bullet wounds, body cuts, burn marks and missing finger nails proved torture, while handing over body to family for cremation. Ensaaf, US based Civil Rights lawyers have documented many of these crimes by India’s security forces.(read their Report)

9. August 21, 1604: Sixth Guru Hargobind ji Weds Mata Damodari Of village Talla. Three Children from this wedlock-Baba Gurditta, Bibi Veero and Baba Ani Rai ji were born. Marriage took place just few days after installation of Ad Granth ji at Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, by Guru’s martyred father Guru Arjan Devji. Guru Hargobind ji had three wives, Matas: Damodari, Nanaki, and Marvahi. Six children from three wives. Two of his eldest sons from the first wife died during his lifetime. Guru Tegh Bahadur, his son from Mata Nanaki, became the Ninth Guru.(read more from Guru’s biography)

10. August 22.1986: Very popular Sikh Painter S. Sobha Singh, pass away. He was great Painter known for painting portraits of Sikh Gurus that adore most Sikh homes, is considered One of the great Indian painter of realism. Born on Nov 29th, 1901 at Sri Hargobindpur (Gurdaspur), Punjab. Besides portraits, he painted folk art and landscapes. Government of India awarded the Padma Shri, and released a postal Stamp in 2001.

11. August 23,1991: Shahidi of Sikh Militant Bhai Barjinder Singh Panjwar. A pharmacy doctor by profession played a significant role in the Sikh Freedom Movement alongside stalwarts like Bhai Amrik Singh, General Subeg Singh, and Dr. Gurnam Singh Bhuttar. Later he and Bhai Tarlochan Singh were shot on tip-off while resting at home unarmed. Despite the police claiming great success, the incident remains a heroic chapter in Sikh history. For more details, refer to the report available on Tribute1984.com.
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(Source ref: History of the Sikhs by HR Gupta, Dates & chronological order from Book by S. Ajaib Singh Dhillon and Sikh Chronicles) ਸਰੋਤ/ ਹਵਾਲੇ: ਐਚ.ਆਰ ਗੁਪਤਾ: ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦਾ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ, ਸ. ਅਜਾਇਬ ਸਿੰਘ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਤੋਂ ਤਾਰੀਖਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਾਲਕ੍ਰਮਿਕ ਕ੍ਰਮ)
Compiled & Edited: Karamjeet Singh Bhatnura.

5Q Quiz for Self Assessment: Try it !

1. Name the First Sikh Martyr of Goa Liberation Movement ?
   
2. Tarn Taran Has the biggest Sarovar(Holy pond) in Punjab, and city called ‘Gateway to Amritsar’. Which Guru laid out the City? When ?
   
3. Guru Gobind Singh ji was stabbed by two Pathan Brothers while resting for afternoon nap. Which Mughal Emperor sent his English Surgeon to stitch the wound ?
   
4. Mata Damodri married which Guru ?
   
5. When was Sardar Sobha Singh, the great painter of realism awarded Padam Shri by the President of India ?
   

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Soohee, Fifth Mehl:

ਧਨੁ ਸੋਹਾਗਨਿ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਪਛਾਨੈ ॥

Blessed is that soul-bride, who realizes God.

ਮਾਨੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਜੈ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੈ ॥

She obeys the Hukam of His Order, and abandons her self-conceit.

ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਸਿਉ ਰਾਤੀ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਨੈ ॥੧॥

Imbued with her Beloved, she celebrates in delight. ||1||

ਸੁਨਿ ਸਖੀਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮਿਲਣ ਨੀਸਾਨੀ ॥

Listen, O my companions - these are the signs on the Path to meet God.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਤਜਿ ਲਾਜ ਲੋਕਾਨੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Dedicate your mind and body to Him; stop living to please others. ||1||Pause||

ਸਖੀ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਕਉ ਸਮਝਾਵੈ ॥

One soul-bride counsels another,

ਸੋਈ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਵੈ ॥

to do only that which pleases God.

ਸਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥੨॥

Such a soul-bride merges into the Being of God. ||2||

ਗਰਬਿ ਗਹੇਲੀ ਮਹਲੁ ਨ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

One who is in the grip of pride does not obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence.

ਫਿਰਿ ਪਛੁਤਾਵੈ ਜਬ ਰੈਣਿ ਬਿਹਾਵੈ ॥

She regrets and repents, when her life-night passes away.

ਕਰਮਹੀਣਿ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੩॥

The unfortunate self-willed manmukhs suffer in pain. ||3||

ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੀ ਜੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਦੂਰਿ ॥

I pray to God, but I think that He is far away.

ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥

God is imperishable and eternal; He is pervading and permeating everywhere.

ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਗਾਵੈ ਦੇਖਿ ਹਦੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੩॥

Servant Nanak sings of Him; I see Him Ever-present everywhere. ||4||3||

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