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THE BRAVE KAURs

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 THE BRAVE KAURS In different religions, generally women are said to use the surname of her husband's family; but the Sikh women are recognised by a single surname i.e., KAUR meaning 'PRINCESS'.  Since the Sikh community is recognised as the BRAVEST COMMUNITY in the whole world. In the Sikh community, whether its a woman or a man, they are firstly respected as a Human.  MATA GUJRI JI Mata Gujri Ji was the wife of the ninth Guru, SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI, the mother of GURU GOBIND SINGH JI and the grandmother of four SAHIBZAADE.  Imprisoned in the Thanda Burj of Sirhind with her youngest grandsons Zorawar and Fateh Singh, she attained martyrdom, at the age of 81 years, when she was told of their execution. At the age of 51, her husband attained martyrdom, she was made to guide the whole Panth and protect the young Gobind Rai . She is a perfect example of sacrifice, bravery and grace.    After the  splitting of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji 's family due to the flooding in the
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KHALSA PANTH

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 THE INITIATION OF KHALSA PANTH "THOSE WHO WORSHIP AND ADORE LORD THROUGH GURU'S WORD, FORGETS ALL THEIR PAIN AND SUFFERING" -GURU GOBIND SINGH JI The word KHALSA meaning 'pure' is the name given by the tenth guru of the Sikh Religion, Guru Gobind Singh Ji to all the Sikhs who have been baptised by taking Amrit in a ceremony called AMRIT SANCHAR. The first ceremony of Amrit Sanchar was initiated on 30th March, 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. The initiation of Khalsa Panth is today named as the festival of 'VAISAKHI'.  SOURCE: amarujala.com With the establishment of Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh Ji redefined the concept of authority within the Sikh community, introduced a new initiation ceremony and provided the community with the religious and political vision. Every Sikh who underwent this ceremony became a member of the Khalsa and was assigned the name of SINGH and every Sikh women who underwent this ceremony was assigned the name of KAUR.  The Amrit Sanchar
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SIKH BELIEFS AND IDENTITY

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SIKH BELIEFS "BEFORE BECOMING A SIKH, A HINDU, A MUSLIM OR A CHRISTIAN, LET'S BECOME A HUMAN FIRST" -GURU NANAK DEV JI  In the Sikh Religion, it is believed to focus our lives in maintaining a good relation with God. To live a peaceful life, it is needed to do good deeds and meditating on God.  The basic beliefs of Sikh religions are as:  There is only one God. Maintain peace, harmony and equality among people. Meditate and have a good conversation with God. Live with honesty and care for others.  Superstitious beliefs should not have a place in the lives.  God has no gender, caste and form. SOURCE; sikhnet.com The Sikh share their beliefs with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. It is believed that a human being spend their time in a cycle of birth, life and rebirth. Karma depends on the bad and the good deeds of  a person, which is a belief followed by every Indian Religion.  Sikh believes that God's presence can be felt through love, meditation and good deeds. Living i
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GURU NANAK DEV JI

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SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI  " And Your Future will be determined on Your Past Deeds, As you Sow, So shall you Reap"                                                                                                                                 --Guru Nanak Dev Ji The Sikhi was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1469 (15th Century). It was originated in Panjab area of South Asia, which today fall in the areas of India and Pakistan.  Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in the year 1469 in a village named Talwandi (Panjab). The village is now known as NANKANA SAHIB, presently in Lahore, Pakistan. Guru Nanak Dev ji's father, Mehta Kalu Ji was a village accountant and his mother Mata Tripta Devi Ji was a simple and a religious woman. He aslso had an elder sister Bebe Nanki Ji.  SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI The day Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born, there was an extraordinary light in the room. His parents were told that you have been blessed with a divine form of God. They were also told that he will rule t
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THE SIKHI

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THE SIKHI "EVEN KINGS AND EMPERORS WITH THE HEAPS OF WEALTHS AND VAST DOMINATION CANNOT COMPARE WITH AN ANT FILLED WITH THE LOVE OF GOD."                                                    - GURU NANAK DEV JI The faith Sikhi followed by the Sikh religion. The fifth largest religion in the entire world. It was founded 550 years ago by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first of the ten Gurus in the 15th Century. Over 2% of the Indian population belong to the Sikh Religion. Over 25 million of the Sikh people reside all over the world. This religion is practiced in Asia and America. They are identified by the Turban, the pride of the Sikh Religion. This religion preaches us to love, maintain peace and equality in the eyes of God. They follow the teachings of the ten gurus and their holy book 'Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji' which is designated as the 11th Guru of the Sikh Religion. The Sikh Religion eliminates the caste system and guarantees equality among men and women. 
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