Arambh (commencement) of Sri Akhand Paath Sahib will be on 14 April 2023 and Bhog will be on 16 April 2023 (morning) followed by Nishan Sahib Sewa and Kirtan / Katha. See program…
Happy Vaisakhi!
The birth of the Khalsa, whereby 5 men stood up, ready to give their heads to show their belief and faith in their Guru.
The year was 1699.
The first to heed the call was Bhai Daya Singh, whose name signifies the fact that the start of Dharma (religion) is with Daya (compassion).
Second, it was Bhai Dharam Singh; reinforcing the fact that where there is Daya, there is Dharma too.
Next came Bhai Himmat Singh, teaching us that where Daya and Dharma are present, Himmat (courage, valor) can’t be absent from there.
Fourth, Bhai Mohkam Singh; signifying that when Daya, Dharma, and Himmat all mingle, they become Mohkam (a Farsi word meaning very strong, determined).
The last Pyara was Bhai Sahib Singh and his name and inclusion symbolizes that where there is Daya, Dharma, Himmat and Mohkam, there is Sahib (meaning Master i.e. Waheguru).
After they had accepted Amrit, Guru Gobind Singh Ji took his turn – showing the importance of Amrit in the life of a Sikh. We are given a unique identity so that we can stand out from the crowd and not cower when confronted with adversity.
