Guru Gobing Singh Flashcards
Why did guru gobind Singh create the panj piare
To give clear identity to Sikhs
To consolidate the Sikh community
To provide a defence and security for the further advance of the Sikh community
Explain the formation of Khalsa
In 1699, on the festival of vaisakhi, guru gobind singh ordered his Sikhs to assemble before him, as he founded the Khalsa in front of thousands at the City of anandpur sahib. Guru gobind singh came out of the tent carrying a sword. He challenged any Sikh who was prepared to give his life to come into the tent, eventually one man did. The guru returned alone with blood on his sword. He then requested another volunteer and repeated the same action 4 times until five men disappeared into the tent, each time with the guru returning with blood on the sword. The crowd were shocked and concerned until they saw five men appear from the tent, all of which wearing turbans including the guru. These brave five men became known as the panj piare, or beloved five. The men were then baptised into the Khalsa by the guru. He sprinkled them with Amrit (holy water), and said prayers. This is the basis of the Sikh baptism ceremony. Then, many thousands, from all castes including untouchables, were given nectar (Amrit) the code of discipline was proclaimed and 5ks defined and established: kesh, kangha, kara, kacchha, kirpan. Transformed the Sikhs into a family of soldier saints, known as the Khalsa panth.
What are the 5 K’s
Kesh: hair
Kangha: a iron or steel bracelet to denote one universal God and to keep you handcuffed from doing wrong
Kacchha: a piece of practical wear to denote modesty
Kirpan: a steel dagger for your defence and to defend all
Contribution to guru grant sahib
He created the Guru Granth Sahib with all of the ten guru teachings, hymns and rules for Sikhs.
When was he pronounced guru
Guru from 24th November until 21st October 1708
