Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji - Guru
from 1675 to 1708
A divine messenger, a warrior, a poet, a philosopher, Guru Gobind Singh molded the Sikh religion into its present shape, with the institution of the Khalsafraternity, and completion of the sacred scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, in the final form that we find today.
He created the Khalsa (The Pure Ones) in 1699, changing
the Sikhs into a saint-soldier order with special symbols and sacraments for
protecting themselves. After the Guru had administered Amrit to his
Five Beloved Ones, he stood up in supplication and with folded hands, begged
them to baptize him in the same way as he had baptized them. He himself became
their disciple (Thus the saying, “Wonderful is Guru Gobind Singh, himself the
Master and himself the disciple”). The Five Beloved Ones were astonished at
such a proposal, and represented their own unworthiness, and the greatness of
the Guru, whom they deemed God's representative upon earth. He also gave the
Sikhs the name Singh (lion) or Kaur (princess).
Extracts from Guru Gobind Singh's writings;
"God has no marks, no colour, no caste, and no ancestors, No form, no complexion, no outline, no costume and is indescribable. He is fearless, luminous and measureless in might. He is the king of kings, the Lord of the prophets. He is the sovereign of the universe, gods, men and demons. The woods and dales sing the indescribable. O Lord, none can tell Thy names. The wise count your blessings to coin your names.
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